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Rummy Puzzle

The perfect blend of classic Rummikub and brain puzzle! Play directly in your web browser with no download required.

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Game Modes

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Practice Mode

Follows official classic Rummikub rules! No time pressure — freely practice tile combinations and master tactics with smart AI bots.

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Online Multiplayer

Create private rooms with custom room codes to invite friends, or compete against global online players in real-time strategic battles.

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80 Brain Puzzles

80 hand-crafted brain puzzle stages! Analyze board conditions, dismantle sets, and reassemble tiles to find optimal winning solutions.

Official Rules & Strategic Guide

Rummikub is a world-renowned tile-based strategy game combining numbers and colors.
Here is everything you need to know: basic sets, table manipulation tactics, and score calculations.

🧩 1. Valid Tile Sets (Minimum 3 Tiles)

📌 Group (Set) : Same Number, Different Colors

All tiles must have the same number and completely distinct colors (3 or 4 tiles max).

Standard 4-Color Group:
8
8
8
8
Group with Joker (Substituting Black 8):
8
8
8
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📌 Run : Same Color, Consecutive Numbers

Must share the same color with consecutive numbers (Tile 1 cannot follow 13).

Standard Run:
5
6
7
8
Run with Joker (Substituting Blue 7):
5
6
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8
🎯 Initial Meld (30 Points Rule)

For your first placement, the total point value of your sets must equal or exceed 30 points. You cannot manipulate or borrow tiles from the board during your initial meld.

⏱️ Turn Rules & Drawing

If you cannot or choose not to play a tile, draw 1 tile from the pool and end your turn. Once initial meld is cleared, you may freely rearrange board tiles.

💡 2. Winning Tactics: Board Manipulation

Tactic A: Splitting a Long Run

When a run on the board has 5 or more tiles, you can insert a duplicate tile from your hand to split it into two valid 3-tile runs.

Step 1: Board Situation (Blue 5-9)
5
6
7
8
9
▼ Place [Blue 7] from hand to split
Step 2: Successfully Split into Two Sets!
5
6
7
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7
8
9
Tactic B: Borrowing from a 4-Tile Group

A group of 4 tiles can spare 1 tile while still leaving 3 tiles behind, allowing you to legally borrow it to build new combinations.

Step 1: Borrow [Red 8] from 4-tile group
8
8
8
8
▼ Connect [Red 8] with [Red 7, 9] in hand
Step 2: Brand New Red Run Created
7
8
9

📊 3. 4-Player Match Score Example & Joker Penalty (-50 Pts)

When a player empties their rack and calls "Rummy!", the round ends. Losing players receive negative points equal to the face value sum of their remaining tiles. Holding an unplayed Joker results in a heavy -50 points penalty. The winner is awarded the total sum of all losers' penalty points as a positive (+) score.

Player Remaining Rack Tiles Calculation Final Score
Player A (Winner) 0 Tiles (Cleared) Sum of Penalties: 26 + 84 + 15 +125 Pts
Player B
10
9
7
 -(10 + 9 + 7) -26 Pts
Player C
Unplayed Joker
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12
11
11
 Tiles: -(12 + 11 + 11 = 34 Pts)
Joker Penalty: -50 Pts 		-84 Pts
Player D
2
4
9
 -(2 + 4 + 9) -15 Pts

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Can a Joker be used during the Initial Meld (30 points)?
Yes! The Joker carries the value of the specific tile it represents. For instance, [Red 10] + [Blue 10] + [Joker (as Black 10)] counts as 30 points, successfully satisfying the initial meld requirement. However, you cannot manipulate or borrow tiles from the table during the initial meld.
Q. Can tile 1 follow 13 to create a [12-13-1] run?
No. In official Rummikub rules, tile 1 is strictly the lowest number. While [1-2-3] is valid, wraparound sequences such as [12-13-1] or [13-1-2] are strictly forbidden.
Q. What is the penalty for holding a Joker at the end?
While the Joker is an incredibly versatile wildcard, keeping it in your rack when another player finishes carries a steep penalty of -50 points per Joker. If an opponent appears close to winning, it is wise to play your Joker as soon as possible.
Q. What happens if I fail to finish rearranging the board in time?
If the timer expires while tiles on the table remain in an incomplete or invalid state (e.g. sets with fewer than 3 tiles), all manipulated tiles are reverted back to their original state at the start of your turn, and you must draw 1 penalty tile from the pool.

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