From http://entropic.tentacle.net/code/scramble/
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Scramble version 2.1
Written for Java 1.1.5, March 1998
Written by Katherine Anne Talbert and Kaolin Fire Stockinger

0) Release notes
1) About Scramble
2) Requirements and Installation
3) List of Files

0) 

  2.0 --> 2.1
    fixed border error when laying down one tile by itself on the rightmost border of the board
    fixed game not responding after "game over"
    fixed game not responding after misplacing tiles

1) About Scramble

Scramble is a take-off on the ages old game Scrabble by Milton Bradley.  We've 
added a few twists, perks, and options to allow you to customize your game in 
ways you've probably never considered.  In fact, to look at it you'd think we 
had lots of free time.  If only.

But to get on with it, a highlight of what we've added:

  Timing options:

    set a different timer for each player
    have the timer randomly set for you each round

  Random Schtuff:

    random assortment of letters!
    random valuation of letters!
    random starting square!
    random bonus squares!
    random first player selection! (here's innovation for you)
    lots of exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!

  And of course, you can play a normal game as well.
  
    from two to four player selection
    adds up your score for you
    conforms as best as we could find to standard scrabble rules
    you need your own dictionary and your own mind.  Neither have been 
      implemented in this version.

This software is not freeware.  However, it's not crippleware so if you don't
have a conscience to weigh you down, you can use it as long as you like and
nothing will happen.  [Well, plus or minus a little bad karma for cheating
some starving college students out of a box of donuts]  We're asking $10 US.
We'll take whatever you send. :)

  Make all checks out to:
    Kaolin Stockinger
    Entropy, .Cni
    1202 Carrison #F
    Berkeley, CA 94702

We accept cash and money order as well.  Hell, we'll take your first born if
they're well behaved and promise to be intelligent.

Scramble was written with Sun's JDK, and a generic version of vi.  Integrated
Development Environments and me just don't get along too purty.

To enjoy our fine product, you'll need a few files.  Firstly, you'll need
"Scramble2_0.zip" which is a compressed collection of all the .class files.
Secondly you'll need "WinZip" or some such program (unzip for unix, etc...) to
uncompress the files.  And thirdly you'll most definitely need a java virtual
machine.  Anything like the JDK, JRE, kaffe, or whatever will work.  

You should alread have the zip file.  Elsewise, you wouldn't have this readme.
Below are addresses to find other nifty toys at.

  WinZip's home page:             http://www.winzip.com
  WinZip 6.3 Evaluation version:  http://http1.winzip.com/winzip95.exe
  Sun's JavaSoft home page:       http://www.javasoft.com
  Start getting the JRE:          http://www.javasoft.com/products/jdk/1.1/jre


2) *** Requirements and Installation***

    ***Java 1.0.x can not run Scramble.***
    Install Java 1.1.x or better before attempting to run Scramble.

    For Windows 95, installing either JDK or JRE will allow Scramble
      to run.  (The JDK is for Java Developers, the JRE is for
      people who simply want to run Java applications.  The JRE is
      what you want if you don't know what I'm talking about.)
    The name of the Java programs available vary bewteen platforms;
      see http://www.javasoft.com/products to find the Java Virtual
      Machine for your platform.

    Once Java 1.1.x is installed, you can run Scramble through the 
      Java Virtual Machine.  The specific command will vary with the
      platform and Java package that you have.  
    If you have the Windows 95, go to the Start Menu and choose
      "Run...".  Type "command" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
      Use DOS commands to move to the directory containing the Scramble
      class files.
      See the Java files for your package to determine the command to use.
      (for JDK it's : java Scramble)
    For Unix users: go to the directory containing the Scramble class
      files.
      See the Java files for your package to determine the command to use.
      (for JDK it's : java Scramble)
    For other platforms:  please consult the files provided with Java to
      discover how to use the Java Virtual Machine to run a class.
    
    For all platforms, the file that you want the Java Virtual Machine to 
      run is "Scramble.class".  (Please note that you usually should *not*
      type "Scramble.class", but simply "Scramble".)
    
3) *** List Of Files ***

The Scramble 2.0 package consists of the following files.

    README.TXT

    Scramble.class
    ScrambleListener.class
    ScrambleSettings.class
    Clock.class
    PaintedScrambleBoard.class
    PaintedLetters.class
    TextDialog.class
    ButtonDialog.class
    IntroScreen.class
    Brain.class
    DrawBag.class
    NameBoard.class
    ScrambleSetup.class
    Clock$GraphicalClock.class
    AboutScreen.class
    RulesScreen.class
    SoftButton.class
	
    If you did not receive all 18 files please contact either
      Katherine Anne Talbert (firekat@transbay.net)
      Kaolin Fire Stockinger (eruditio@transbay.net)