Bear Valley cover

Bear Valley

2016 · Rio Grande Games

Pass · 0% positive · 1 verdict

Scrabble cover

Scrabble

1948 · Selchow and Righter

Pass · 0% positive · 1 verdict

Pick Bear Valley if you want…

  • Crunchy individual problem-solving
  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
  • Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 90)

Pick Scrabble if you want…

  • Crunchy individual problem-solving
  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • More crunch (Medium vs Light)
  • A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)

Quick facts

Bear ValleyScrabble
Players2–42–4
Play time30–45 min50–90 min
ComplexityLightMedium
Age8+8+
Year20161948

Common questions

Is Scrabble better than Bear Valley?

Bear Valley sits at 0% positive over 1 verdicts; Scrabble at 0% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.

Which is lighter, Bear Valley or Scrabble?

Bear Valley is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Scrabble asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.

Which plays faster, Bear Valley or Scrabble?

Bear Valley runs up to about 45 minutes; Scrabble up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, Bear Valley is the quicker table.