Rummikub Premium Edition

QUALITY: a nicer quality set without breaking the bank. The pieces are well made and marked, the printed instructions easy to read and interpret, and the stands are plastic but solid enough that wear and tear shouldn't be a problem. Only minor complaints I have are that the stands are too light. When playing on a table with a very smooth surface, they tend to slide around too easily. Would suggest adding some type of weighting inside along the base. The other minor snafu is one of the stands was missing one of its end-caps, but this was brand new (shrink-wrapped outer box and tiles box inside) so it was just a fluke, not a returned item packaged as new. Avoid the third party (Chinese) knock-off sets, as they ship with non-standard numbers of tiles and poorly written (AI) instructions. Basically, if it's not from Pressman (the creator and authorized publisher), don't buy it. GAMEPLAY: this is an easy-to-learn and fun game. A mix of simple tactics and luck-of-the-draw usually keeps it interesting. The scoring takes some getting used to (points count positive towards the winner AND negative towards the losers each game — example: for players A-D, if A ends with 10 points worth of tiles, B 15 points, and C, 15 points, while D has none (winner), the scores are -10, -15, -15, and +40). This is is done because a full match consists of multiple games, so the individual totals can drop or jump quite a bit (you might be down 22 after one game, then up 47 after the next). What we usually do is play three games or "rounds" (each one taking 30-60 minutes depending on whether you time each person's play). Whoever has the highest total at the end, wins.

I had never played Rummikub before buying this set, but I am so happy that I went with this. Although the price is higher than many of the competitors, the quality and design are well worth the extra money. When I did play Rummikub with this set, the people I played with were so impressed that they bought one of their own. The qualities I liked best: The tiles are easy to handle and the numbers are large and clear. The racks are exceptionally designed so they don't expose the tiles to the other players, they can not tell how many tiles you have left, they are sturdy, do not tip over, and there was plenty of room for the tiles. I like that there is a bag included, to keep the tiles safe and contained when you are not playing, and I like how neatly everything goes back into the box at the end of the game. The insructions are included and are very clear to understand. This Rummikub set was a very smart purchase, and I would recommend it highly!

We had never played this game before, but are familiar with and enjoy rummy card games, so I was interested in Rummykub, which seemed to allow for some very interesting variations in play, esp the way the 'board' is constantly being modified as turns progress. In reading reviews online, flimsiness of the components, as well as overall cheapness, were a constant complaint, which is why I decided to invest a little more money to purchase a better set. (I did luck into picking up a copy from Amazon Warehouse, marked down in price because of minor surface damage to the box. Gameplay: The rules were not terribly difficult to learn, although we had to go back and review the included instructions a few times, to make sure we were playing correctly, and not forgetting anything. Once we were up and going, we all really enjoyed playing. We picked up strategies as we went along, and have had a lot of fun with this. Although we had a background in rummy card games, we now prefer to play this instead. It seems more challenging, more interesting, and more involving over all. I highly recommend it. Components: --The rule book is easy to read, being well-formatted, written in clear, proper English, and containing some illustrations for the sake of clarity. --The racks or stands are large, and designed to help conceal how many tiles you have remaining in your hand. We also found them very stable. 👍 (Many negative reviews for any and all versions of Rummykub noted that the racks were poorly made or ill-balanced, and would often tip over, spilling a player's tiles. In the many games we've played since this arrived, I have *never* had this problem, or come even close, despite the fact that I am clumsy in general, and often knock things over and drop stuff all the time.) --The tiles are large, thick, and heavy. They have a satisfying weight in the hand, and make a nice click on the dining room table when played. They're sturdy, too. I've dropped a couple by accident, onto a tile floor, and although I was afraid they would shatter, they appear unmarked! The numbers are engraved, rather than simply painted onto the surface, and the difference between the four colors seems clear and unambiguous. --Even the box is a nice, heavyweight material, with plenty of room for everything to fit comfortably. It's smooth all the way around, which I prefer to other versions of this game which come in tins, and therefore have a raised edge around the lid and, more importantly for stacking and storage purposes, around the bottom; I don't want one game to make a stamp or impression on the ones around or under it. --The last piece is the bag, for mixing up and drawing the tiles. It certainly doesn't have the same quality as the rest of the components, however it serves its purpose, and could easily be replaced by a similar item in future, if necessary. Overall: --If you are looking for a travel version, this isn't the right set for you, as the tiles, racks, and box are all large and heavy. If you need small and lightweight, keep looking. There are plenty of options online. --For home-use, this is a high-quality version of a very fun game. It is pricey, but they clearly put that money into the components. If your family enjoys this game, you might want to treat yourselves to an upgrade, and if you are shopping for someone, this would be a lovely gift.

Great game for family and friends. Love the tile racks in this version- easy to sort tiles.

This was a gift for my son’s family. They enjoy playing it.

It is a nice set. However beware that when you put your tiles on your stand, no one will know how many tiles you have left at any time due to the height of the stand. This was a deal breaker for us. We like to know how many tiles people have left while we're playing.

Durable fun. Great family game.

Five starts all the way ! The tiles are big enough and perfectly shaped for easy handling, the boards are solid and their grooves don’t drop tiles when you move them around. The numbers are oversized so it’s easy on the eyes even with lower light conditions. We tried ( and ended up returning ) others that were poorly made, this one tops them all, period.

Good quality. Great product!

Excelente, las fichas vienen en tamaño más grande del normal y la tabla donde se ponen al jugar está súper padre porque no se arma con patitas que luego se quiebran.. la verdad me encantó

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My mum is very impressed with the quality

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