2026 Lake George Scrabble Tournament
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Main Event: WOW & CSW
15 games | Oct 16-18
$150 USD ($215 CDN*)
Play CSW – Get Free Entry!
(Under 1600, New-to-CSW, See Details!)
Early Bird 1: WOW & CSW
7 games | Oct 15
$25 USD ($35 CDN*)
Early Bird 2: WOW & CSW
5 games | Oct 16
$25 USD ($35 CDN*)
Scroll to bottom of page for schedule
Scrabble Tournament
15 Game Main Event
7 Game Early Bird 1
5 Game Early Bird 2
Pizza Party
Sign up to order pizza by the slice
Play Scrabble and other board games
Team Trivia
Hosted by Matthew O'Connor
Free to play!
Cash prizes!
Surfside on the Lake
400 Canada St, Lake George NY 12845
Hotel Information
There are six room rates available (all USD):
North Wing $95/night
Premier Rooms $105/night
Poolside $115/night
Lakefront Rooms $135/night
Premier Suites $156/night
Superior Lakefront Suites $170/night
See rooms here
Rates are for 2 people, additional guest pays $15/night
NOTE: to be considered "in the room block" and avoid the commuter fee, you must book directly through the hotel by calling. Any bookings through third party websites or by loyalty points are considered outside the room block.
Call the hotel to make a reservation: 800-342-9795. Mention “Scrabble Tournament.” Rate available Wed Oct 14 - Mon Oct 18.
Deadline to book is October 7, 2026 (contact info@letsplayscrabble.com after this date)
Commuter fee: All players not staying at the hotel as part of the Scrabble room block pay an additional $30 USD per player ($45 CDN*).
Cancellations: No cancellation penalty until 3 days before your scheduled arrival day. Within that 3 day period, if the guest cancels, they will be charged for 1 night (the deposit taken at the time of booking). This policy supersedes the public cancellation policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh and Kieran.Tournament room will be in the “Premier” building for all divisions.
Parking is no cost for players
The restaurant is closed during our tournament: many local restaurants available
Free WiFi in guest rooms and playing room
All rooms have mini-fridge, coffee maker, microwave. Some rooms have kitchenettes, review the room descriptions.
Tesla destination charging (free)
Tournament Information
Sponsored by WGPO (donation to prize pool) and Bob Linn (donation to CSW prize pool and New-to-CSW players).
Play CSW - Get Free Entry! Check this page to get all the details.
To accommodate all players we will be playing in two buildings. There is no player cap!
Commuter fee per person (if not staying at the tournament hotel and within the room block) for main event: $30 US ($45 CDN)
All entry and commuter fees must be paid by October 15, 2026. We cannot accept cash on site. If you have not paid, you will be dropped from the tournament. To register or pay your entry fee, go to the "contact and registration page."
Swiss/COP pairings. WOW Division sizes are TBD, smaller divisions may be merged. See cross-tables.com for current division sizes. CSW Division sizes per the CSW FAQ.
One game from WOW Division A or CSW will be streamed online each round, at Directors' discretion. Players rated 1600 or above should expect to be streamed.
Please bring a board, clock and tiles to the tournament
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
Prizes paid in $USD. Prize payouts $100 USD or over will be paid electronically or by check from WGPO
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for other info
To register or pay your entry fee, go to the "contact and registration page."
* Canadian prices are subject to change based on exchange rates
Tournament Schedule
Thursday Oct 15
11:30 AM - 3:15 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 1-4, followed by short break
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Early Bird 1 Rounds 5-7
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Pizza Party. Sign up to order pizza by the slice, and play Scrabble or other board games with your friends
Friday Oct 16
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Early Bird 2 Rounds 1-5
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Main Event Rounds 1-3. You must check in by 6:45 PM Oct 16 (or earlier), or you will not be paired
Saturday Oct 17
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 4-7
2:45 PM - 6:30 PM Main Event Rounds 8-11
9:15 PM - 10:45PM Team Trivia. Participation is free. Teams up to 5 players. Cash prizes!
Sunday Oct 18
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Main Event Rounds 12-15 (no lunch break), prize ceremony follows
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