This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
The 5 Hows: Rummikub
May
3
2023
This is a guide for how to play the board game Rummikub. This is an older game, I think our set is from the ’80s. If you’ve played the card game Canasta or Rummy, you’ll have no problems.
Our game came from my wife’s side, and they pronounce it as “rummy-cube”, although I am always tempted to call it “rummy-cub” because that’s how it’s spelled.
1. How do I win?
By being the first one out of tiles.
2. How do I get rid of tiles?
By playing them, from your hand onto the table.
3. How do I play them?
If you can make a set or a run (I just remembered, Phase 10 experience will also help with this game), or if you can extend someone else’s set or run.
4. How do I make a set or a run?
A set is 3 or more tiles of the same number but different colors. Note there are 4 colors, so the biggest a set can get is 4. A run is 3 or more tiles of the same color but in order numerically (and sequential). There are 13 numbers, so you can get a run as large as 13.
Once you have “broken in” by playing your first set/run, you can them play on other people’s sets/runs. Once tiles are played, it doesn’t matter whose they are.
5. How does it work if I can’t play anything, do I just pass?
No, then you draw a tile, and then your hand gets bigger, and it takes longer for you to win.
It is a simple game, really. A smidgeon of strategy, but more luck of the draw, so you can just play the game. But it is still fun.
There, now go play Rummikub.
It shall be square and folded double, a span in length and a span in width.
Exodus 28:16
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 4:53 pm and has been carefully placed in the Fun category.
