Rummikub

(1977)

It's no surprise that Rummikub is one of the most popular games of all-time... it has all the elements that make a great game: it's easy to learn and fast-moving, it's different every time it's played, it combines luck and strategy, and it changes quickly so every player has a chance to win until the very end. It's also ideal for a wide range of ages- from kids to parents to grandparents. Rummikub is a great way to build brainpower and bring people together at the same time.

Players use the tiles on their racks and the tiles already in play to form runs of the same color and sets of different colors. The Jokers can be any number and color. Players can also pull apart runs and sets and add onto them, so the game can change instantly on every turn. The first player to empty a rack wins the game. Or, play multiple rounds and keep score by collecting points for all the tiles the other players have left on their racks.