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Coin System Needs To Go (edited)
The game is almost exactly like Boggle with a few tweaks. First, the value of a word is determined not only by the size, but the letters used (different letters have different values). Second, some rounds also have randomly assigned double/triple valued letters/words. And lastly, there are special "power ups" you can use (2 per round). The gameplay is great, and with a timer, its not as susceptible to cheating apps as Word With Friends. However, the frequency which you can play is determined by a coin system. This is the games biggest flaw. If you play too frequently, you run out of coins. At this point, you can wait for more coins, 20 min per coin, or PAY for more coins. I would rather Zynga offer a pay version of the app with a one time fee. I would easily give Scramble 5 stars if it weren't for this coin nonsense.
Another major flaw is the inability to terminate a game when it's not your turn. I have had countless people waiting days to take their turn, so in the meantime, I start a new game. I'm at the point where no one will finish his/her turn and I can no longer start new games (there's a maximum). Had I purchased coins and been unable to use them because of this maximum, you better believe customer service would get an ear beating from me. THIS NEEDS FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2012 · Unknown · verified purchase