27th Annual Fourth of July Scrabble Tournament
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Main Event: NWL23 & CSW22
27 games | July 4-7
$150 USD ($215 CDN)
CSW also WESPA rated
Early Bird: NWL23 & CSW22
7 games | July 3
$25 USD ($35 CDN)
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Scrabble Tournament
27 Game Main Event
7 Game Early Bird
Hosted Dinners
Sign up to have dinner with your Scrabble friends at a local restaurant
Team Trivia
Hosted by Matthew O'Connor
Free to play!
Cash prizes!
What You Can Expect
7 Early Bird, 27-game main event
Team Trivia (participation is free, prizes provided)
Hosted dinners with your fellow Scrabblers
Full entry fee refunds up until the day of tournament
Snacks included throughout the event
Tournament Venue: Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Rd, Albany NY 12205 USA
Hotel Information
Room rate $109/night + taxes USD (approx. $160 CDN)
NOTE: to be considered "in the room block" and avoid the commuter fee, you must book directly through the hotel via the link below or by calling. Any bookings through third party websites or by loyalty points are considered outside the room block.
Book by phone: 800-443-8952 or thru this link
Commuter fee per person (if not staying at the tournament hotel and within the room block) for main event: $30 US ($45 CDN)
Deadline to book is June 21, 2024. If you have any trouble booking at the posted room rate, book the room at whatever rate is available and contact info@letsplayscrabble.com with confirmation number to get rate adjusted.
You may cancel your room booking, with no penalty, up until 11:59 pm, two days before the first night of your reservation.
Hotel Amenities
Parking is no cost for players
Free WiFi in guest rooms, lobby and playing room
All rooms have mini-fridge, coffee maker. Lobby microwaves.
In-hotel restaurant/bar
EV charging 3 minute walk from hotel.
Lunch to-go option at the hotel bar. 11am-5pm. Enjoy a discounted menu of to-go options. You can order ahead and pick up your lunch after morning or afternoon games.
Hosted dinner July 6 menu at the hotel.
Tournament Information
NOTE: This tournament will use NWL23 and CSW22. NASPA and WESPA sanctioned.
Commuter fee per person (if not staying at the tournament hotel and within the room block) for main event: $30 US ($45 CDN)
Swiss/COP pairings. NWL Divisions: 0-1199, 1200-1499, 1500+
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
Prizes paid in $USD. Prize payouts $100 USD and over will be paid electronically or by check
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for other info
Tournament Schedule
Wednesday July 3
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break
2:30 PM - 8:30PM Ultimate Scrabble Showdown: Best of 7 Will Anderson vs Wellington Jighere. Stream
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird Rounds 5-7
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM After hours, game room open for play
Thursday July 4
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Main Event Rounds 1-4, then 30 minute snack break
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 5-7
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Hosted dinner---> sign up
Friday July 5
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15
9:00 PM - 10:30 AM Team Trivia in game room. Participation is free. Prizes to top 2 winning teams (up to 5 players/team)
Saturday July 6
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 16-19
2:45 PM - 6:45 PM Main Event Rounds 20-23
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Hosted dinner---> sign up
Sunday July 7
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 24-27 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows
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