8 Ways To Win At Rummikub!

Rummikub is both an addictive and competitive board game. Here is an essential 8 step guide on how to become a seasoned adversary!

1. A Bad Start?

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Every player is required to produce a pattern that calculates to at least thirty for their first turn. If you don't have any patterns that add up to this and find yourself constantly picking up more tiles, don't fret! A large arsenal of tiles can become beneficial down the line, especially when other players can't seem to place their few remaining tiles.

2. Double Check!

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Your turn can take as long as you like so be careful to thoroughly double-check every option before you allow the next player to continue. You may find yourself discovering a pattern that went unnoticed the first time, and that could be the difference between you winning and losing!

3. Stay Vigilant!

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Keep an eye on the tiles that come back and forth, that way you can try to intercept what tiles your opponent has and use this to your advantage.

4. Keep Your Tiles To Yourself!

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DO NOT let your opponents catch a glimpse of your own tiles! Keep them close to you and well hidden so that you can keep them guessing about what your next move is going to be.

5. Play It Cool...

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Don't be too eager to rid yourself of all your tiles so fast. If you find yourself with a large war chest at the beginning, remember to save some for later. The patterns constantly shift and the required tiles can change drastically in just one turn. Hold on to your patterns, no one can take them unless you place them on the table so be mindful of this.

6. Turn It Around!

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When possible, use your opponents' turn against them! You may find your competitors rolling out the red carpet for you by setting down patterns that correspond with your own tiles. If so then don't waste this opportunity, again it can be the difference between you winning and losing.

7. Beware The Joker!

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If you have a joker tile, utilize it wisely. A joker tile is incredibly handy as it can fit anywhere to make up any pattern you need, so don't be flippant by parting ways with it so easily. It's a valuable tile, only use it when you have to!

8. Practice!

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Lastly, practice makes perfect! The more you play, the more cunning a competitor you will become! Of course, there is always a bit of luck involved so let's hope it favors you, you'll need it if you want to stand a chance against the well seasoned adversaries at the Hamilton!