Rummikub

Setup

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Sorting Tiles - For More Fun

Are you less than 5 players? Then you can sort out tiles.

This makes the game faster.

Remove one complete number sequence from each color, plus 2 Jokers.

That means saying goodbye to tiles 1 - 13 once for each color.

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Mix all tiles and distribute them face down on the table

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Choosing the starting player

Everyone flips a tile

The one with the highest number starts. Joker counts as zero.

Mix the tiles again afterwards.

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Each player grabs a board

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Everyone draws 14 tiles

Place them smartly on your board.

Sort them as you like!

Goal

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Goal: Place all your tiles on the table

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The first to have no more tiles

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shouts "Rummikub" and is the Champion!

Gameplay

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Starting player begins, then continue in clockwise order.

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Before you can lay down tiles,

You must collect tiles worth 30 points.

These are groups or sequences of at least 3 tiles.

I'll show you what exactly groups and sequences are here

Once you have 30 points, place them on the table!

From the next round, you're also allowed to add individual tiles.

Can you add to others' tiles? Sure, that's allowed too!

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Tiles on the table are for everyone

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Adding and rearranging tiles:

Does your tile fit in a sequence or group?

Then add it!

Either in a sequence

Or in a group

A tile for the middle of a sequence?

Split the tiles and place yours in between.

But remember: No groups with less than 3 tiles!

Taking tiles from other combinations?

Sure, if it fits. But always leave correct groups.

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Joker Rules

The Joker can substitute for any other tile.

Use it, but follow the game rules.

Is there a Joker on the table, and you have the matching tile?

Swap it out and take the Joker onto your board.

But don't forget: In the next round, it must be played.

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If you can't lay down any tiles,

or end up with the same or more tiles on your board,

draw a face-down tile from the table.

Then it's the next player's turn

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Official Rules - for the Pros

The Joker stays in play, no returning to the board.

Only 1 minute per turn – quick, quick!

Got mismatched tiles? Back on your board and draw 3 penalty tiles.

Scoring

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For multiple rounds:

Losers count their points on the board

A Joker counts as 30

The winner collects all points of others as positive points.

Infos

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Groups or sequences with at least 3 tiles on the table

Group: Same number, different colors.

E.g., the 7 in blue, orange, red.

Each color only once!

Sequence: Ascending numbers in one color.

E.g., 7, 8, 9 in blue.

Without duplicates or gaps!