All tiles in play must be arranged in sets of at least three tiles. The two valid set types are called runs and groups. For example- suppose in a game player A wins, player B has a score of 5, player C has a score of 10 and player D a score of 3. Player A will now have a cumulative score of 18, player B will be −5, player C will be −10 and player D will be −3. Add 1 or more tiles to a current set. The easiest way to play off a set on the table is to simply build off of it. You can add tiles to runs or groups, as long as you follow the basic rules of these sets. [Image:Play Rummikub Step 14.jpg|center]]

McLeod, John. "Manipulation Rummy, Machiavelli, Carousel, Vatikan, Shanghai". Pagat . Retrieved 9 October 2015. If one person never had the required points to make a meld and the game is over, their points are added to the score of each of the other players. The person with the fewest points is the winner. Games magazine included the game as Rummy-O II in their "Top 100 Games of 1980", noting the appeal of playing with tiles rather than cards for "the sound of snapping them onto the table when making a strong play". [7] Awards [ edit ] In Turkey, the game is known as Okey and is widely played by families at gatherings or at local cafes. Add up all the other players' scores to get the winning player's score. Combine the negative scores of all the players. Take the negative away to create the winning player's positive score. [13] X Research sourceDuring a player's turn, sets of tiles that have already been played may be manipulated to allow more tiles to be played. At the end of the turn, all played tiles must be in valid sets. Play ONLINE with millions of Rummikub players from all around the world and try to win as many points as you can to become the Rummikub Master! It's always an excellent service with brilliant products at a very competitive price - will use again! Players may not make their initial meld and along with that play on groups and runs during the same turn. They can play on runs and groups after the turn of making the initial meld.

Flip and mix the tiles. Turn the tiles over so they're all face-down, and then use your hands to stir them up. This process randomizes the tiles, like shuffling cards. The original Rummikub FREE version (not Rummy nor Rummy Cube or Okey) is one of the most popular family games in the world. Like a very flexible Scrabble (and I mean VERY flexible), you’re using your own letters and your opponents’ letters to make new words for points. But there’s no restrictive grid or high scoring letters to worry about. Each one is worth a point, and you only score the longest word you make anyway. Final ThoughtsSpiel des Jahres 1980: Rummikub" (in German). Spiel des Jahres. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25 . Retrieved 9 June 2012. Hertzano's Official Rummikub Book, published in 1978, describes three different versions of the game: American, Sabra, and International. Modern Rummikub sets include only the Sabra version rules, with no mention of the others, and there are variations in the rules between publishers. The game was first made by Lemada Light Industries Ltd, founded by Hertzano in 1978. Create your initial meld. The initial meld is the first time you lay down tiles on the board. You must have at least 30 points across one or multiple sets to make your initial meld. You can make groups, runs, or both for your initial meld.