Rummikub
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Take it in turns to put down runs or sets of numbers. Use your ingenuity to manipulate the tiles on the table and be the first to use up all your number tiles. |
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Ease to set up / learn |
No problem to set up - just spread out tiles and pick out your 14 starter tiles. Learning it can take a bit of time. You can get the basic idea fairly quickly but getting to grips with the tile manipulation rules can take a little longer. |
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Fun Factor |
The family love playing this one. It’s not too long and creating new sets and runs - especially from ones already in play - is very satisfying. |
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Family Factor |
Good family interaction - despite the odd moan of ‘oh, I was going to use that’. You need to be able to see the options created by manipulating existing sets so not suited for the younger children. The box says 8 upwards and that’s probably about right. |
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Originality |
Bit of a cross between rummy and dominos but in itself an original idea and well executed. |
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Play it again |
Definitely. One of the games we play most often. |
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Build quality |
Good quality. Tiles feel solid with good printing. Only issue would be that the fold out stand on the tile stand looks delicate - though ours have been fine. |
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Educational |
Encourages good strategic thinking - you have to be creative to win this one. |
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Value for money |
Great value in terms of hours of enjoyment compared to cost. |
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Overall |
Highly recommended. This game is one of our favourites. It can be played by all the family, gives great enjoyment and gives a bit of brain exercise at the same time. |
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