Do not get dismayed by the colorful tiles, playing Rummikub is as simple as any other game in the family. The creator did add a few curves to make this game a unique playing experience. It is one of the most popular games because of its uniqueness. To play well requires concentration, creativity and a bit of skill and foresight. We will run through some of the basics to get you started. Continue reading →

This is a game that is growing in popularity. Like canasta it was invented during the 1930’s. The inventor was a Romanian who immigrated to Palestine named Ephraim Hertzano. He made the very first set himself in his backyard to play with his family. It has all the fun and complexity of rummy, dominoes and mahjong with a few elements of chess thrown in for good measure. The family eventually licensed the game to countries outside of Israel and it soon became its number one export game. It landed at the top of the best selling game list in America in 1977. Continue reading →