Rummikub is a classic game that will help students work on numeracy and strategy without feeling like they are being forced to do math work. Each player starts with 14 numbered tiles that come in 4 different colors. The object of the game is similar to card rummy; be the first to use all of your tiles with the highest score by making groups (3 or 4 tiles of the same number but different color) or runs (3 or more consecutive numbers all of the same color). Players can "build" on other players’ groups and runs. Students that do well in this game are good at scanning, considering probabilities to make their own versus build on others, and calculating scores in their heads. This game offers many different opportunities to develop numerical fluency for students who are engaged and really want to win. Students who do not take a liking to the game are more apt to find it tedious and not much fun.

• Appropriate for a broad age range to use and enjoy
• Visually appealing to children in the target age range
• Adults would enjoy playing with a child
• For electronic games, gives positive or encouraging feedback
• Offers ongoing, progressive challenge
• Overall - Enjoyable. Given the option, students would choose this option

• Provides teaching guidance for adults to support the child and set appropriate goals
• Student should be able to use independently after first use
• Student graduates to the next level or topic only after meeting a benchmark
• Can effectively understand and monitor student's progress (email report or in product)
• Does not require excessive set-up time after first time use
• Can be fun as a single player game
• Multi-player game which fosters collaboration or cooperation
• Well-made for the cost
• For electronic games, can play without sound
• For electronic games, allows user to save work
• For electronic games, voice/sounds are appealing and pronounces words properly
• Provides options to play in languages other than English/Good for ELL
• Presents information in multiple formats (voice over, pictures and text, etc.)
• Overall - Easy to use

• Abstract Reasoning
• Turn or quiz abruptly ends when timer runs out
• Requires remembering and completing a sequence of visual steps
• Anxiety
• Multi-player activity with a clear 'winner' and 'loser'
• Turn or quiz abruptly ends when timer runs out
• Working Memory
• Requires scanning in multiple places for words, objects or numbers
• Turn or quiz abruptly ends when timer runs out
• Requires remembering and completing a sequence of visual steps
• Student will need to copy or write multi-digit math problems

It's no surprise that Rummikub is so popular - 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. Players take turns placing numbered tiles in runs (consecutive numbers of the same color) and groups (three or more of the same number in different colors), Rummy style. It's easy to learn, but packed with strategy - the "board" changes all the time as players adjust the tiles on the table. The Joker tiles add to the fun and can be played as any color or number. Be the first player to play every tile on your rack to win! Rummikub is ideal for people of different ages to play together, and reinforces STEM and STEAM concepts such as sequencing, pattern recognition, and planning skills. This set includes 106 playing tiles with bright over-sized numbers, 4 plastic tile-holder racks, and complete instructions. For 2-4 players, ages 8 and up.