Choose one of two levels to suit the age group of the players: young children can start with "Words and Pictures", a game specially created to help with word formation and recognition. "Rainbow Scrabble" is more challenging and is intended for children aged seven and older, having been specially formulated to introduce players to the adult version of Scrabble, though with a far simpler scoring system.

As with the classic version, the idea is to build up words from random tiles, but the junior version is brighter, easier to understand and altogether more appealing for youngsters. All in all, a family game which can make learning extremely enjoyable. --Susan Naylor