Scrabble for Nintendo DS is a digital version of the classic word-building board game, falling within the puzzle/word game genre. Players use lettered tiles to create words on a gridded board, strategically placing letters to maximize point values based on tile and space bonuses. This adaptation offers single-player modes against AI opponents, as well as multiplayer options for turn-based play with friends or random opponents. Additional features may include a dictionary and various challenge modes to keep gameplay fresh and educational for word enthusiasts of all ages.