Braille Rummy Game Tiles

The Braille Rummy Game Tiles kit consists of one hundred and six tiles, containing numbers and two jokers. These Rummikub tiles may be utilized for the American, Sabra, and International versions of the combination game. The Braille Rummy Game Tiles are designed to be played for the Rummikub game which is a mix of the game rules of Rummy and mahjong.

The rules of Rummikub per Rummikub.com are as follows:
Initial Meld
In order to begin placing tiles on the table, each player must first achieve the Initial Meld: sets (Groups or Runs) with a total sum value of at least 30 points. The points are calculated by adding up the numbers on all the tiles used in the Initial Meld. If a joker is used, it receives the value of the tile that it is substituting.

Players who have achieved the Initial Meld may - in subsequent turns - use tiles from their rack to create new sets, build upon existing sets on the table, or completely rearrange (manipulate) existing sets on the table - providing all sets created are valid at the end of the turn and no unused tiles remain.

Turn End
If a player cannot or does not wish to place tiles on the table during a certain turn, the player is required to take a random tile from the tile pool. Each turn ends when the player has finished placing new tiles on the table (press the v button to approve) and/or manipulating existing sets - or alternatively if the player takes a tile from the pool.

Time Limit
A time limit per turn may be set, if players so desire - for example, a time limit of 10, 30, 60 or 120 seconds per turn. If a player does not complete their move within the time limit, the player must return all tiles to their previous position and take a penalty tile from the pool. (The default is no time limit).

Tile Pool
If the game has not yet been won but all tiles in the pool have been used, each player has just one more turn. The game will then end and each player adds up the value of their remaining tiles on their rack. The player with the lowest score wins.

Manipulation
Manipulation is the most exciting part of the game, as players try to place as many tiles as possible on the table by rearranging or adding to existing sets.