I would have given this game 3 stars because I must admit to how I feel each star represent how you truly feel and I felt like one little thing I didn't like shouldn't be the star given just based off that. So now let me explain what I mean. The game is  a lot smaller than I actually thought I must admit I didn't read the full description like I normally do when I purchase things online to avoid problems like the one I have concerning this game. Yes it is a tile lock just like the description says it is but Like I said its small, the board....the tiles and even the stand for the tiles seem to be smaller than the original game. I had to go back to look at the box to make sure this wasn't some Junior version to the game like they have for monopoly. That seem to be my only problem I have with the game board other than that it definitely is a tile lock no more of the tiles scattering when we try to make a word. Would I recommend this product yes but beware it is small.