Students Compete for $10,000 Prize
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
It's time for kids to C-O-M-P-E-T-E for the title of National School
SCRABBLE Champion! The 2014 National School SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT, hosted
by Hasbro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), will take place April 26-27 at the company's new
Providence, RI facility, One Hasbro Place. Young SCRABBLE enthusiasts,
in fourth through eighth grades, are invited to compete once again for
the $10,000 top prize.
The National School SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT brings together contestants from
across the U.S. and Canada and features the youngest and best SCRABBLE
students. Students who compete in the tournament are generally members
of a School SCRABBLE Club where they learn the rules of the game,
practice their vocabulary, and learn the benefits of teamwork. Parents,
teachers and coaches can go to: www.schoolscrabble.us
to learn more about the event and to register students for the
tournament. Registration costs $100 per team and will be open from now
until April 11, 2014.
The final round of this year's tournament will be broadcast live online
using the innovative RFID SCRABBLE System from Mind Sports
(International). The system utilizes custom built RFID technology and
unique software that scans the board every 974 milliseconds to transmit
the game to a live-stream on the web that showcases each teams tile
rack, score breakdown as well as the ‘Best Word' that each team can play
at any given point.
Live commentary will accompany the broadcast and a live viewing party
will be hosted on-site for those in attendance.
"We are thrilled to continue the tradition of the annual National School
SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT," says John Frascotti, chief marketing officer of
Hasbro, Inc. "The School SCRABBLE Program has helped to inspire
curiosity and learning among students, and we can't wait to celebrate
these students and provide them with an opportunity to show off their
exceptional SCRABBLE skills in a game that is mentally and socially
engaging, and fun!"
To learn more about the School SCRABBLE Program and to register your
club to receive more information from Hasbro, please visit
Hasbro.com/Scrabble
The SCRABBLE game has been a family favorite since the 1930s when it was
invented by Alfred Mosher Butts. Today, it remains one of the most
popular and iconic crossword games with millions of games played by both
competitive and casual SCRABBLE enthusiasts of all ages. The SCRABBLE
game has also reached a new community of players in the digital space
with more than 15 versions of the digital game from Hasbro licensees
including the popular SCRABBLE for iPad and SCRABBLE for iPhone games.
SCRABBLE, the associated logo, the design of the distinctive SCRABBLE
brand game board, and the distinctive letter tile designs are trademarks
of Hasbro in the United States and Canada. © 2014 Hasbro. All Rights
Reserved.
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling
the fundamental need for play for children and families through the
creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio,
including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE
GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to
television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a
comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global
customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a
variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro
Studios develops and produces television programming for more than 170
markets around the world, and for the U.S. on Hub Network, part of a
multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications
(NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Through the company's deep commitment to
corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is
helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and
to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of
the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate
Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at www.hasbro.com
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or
Hasbro,
Inc.
Nicole Agnello, 401-727-5947
Nicole.Agnello@hasbro.com
Source: Hasbro, Inc.
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