Rummino

Does your family have a regular Family Game Night? Would you Like to? Would you like a fun game that the whole family can play? How about a game that costs less than $20? If the answer to any of these questions was yes, then you should definitely try Rummino from Marina Games! This game will provide hours of fun, competitive and otherwise, for any family who enjoys a great game!

Rummino is suggested for ages 8 and up, but many of our reviewers thought that kids even younger could likely play with a little help. If you’re familiar with Rummy, you should catch on to Rummino very quickly, but even those who have never played Rummy have a lot of fun with this game once they get the hang of it! Rummino requires two to six players, so it would be perfect for family gatherings or game nights!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Rummino is a whole new way to play Rummy! Combining the game play of Rummy with the strategy of word tile games, Rummino is a one of a kind master strategy game for the whole family. The object is to get the highest score at the end of the game. Each player draws 7 tiles and plays them off the sets and runs already on the table. Earn points for every tile you add-on to a run or set. Get a two way run and earn extra points. Finish off a run or set and double or triple your points for that play. The perfect game for family game night, Rummino is easy to learn and fun for the whole family to play! With its ease of learning combined with the strategy involved, this game keeps everyone entertained from the 8 year old learning to play games to the skilled adults desiring a challenge. Watch your opponents moan and groan as you use one tile to score 36 points! Gather your buddies, gather your family, gather all your gaming friends and play Rummino today!

Several of our reviewers had the opportunity to review Rummino recently. Here’s what they had to say:

Maria’s Space: Fun, easy to learn, and I am dying to play again! That basically sums up a good game to me. The only problem I had was that you really need a tile holder. You have to keep your tiles a secret from the enemy other player. It is nearly impossible to keep the tiles from falling over and letting your enemy friend see your tiles.

The Clan McLeod: We had a blast playing Rummino! It was hard to get started and we all had loads of questions, even after reading the rules of play, which we found a bit confusing and not quite clear enough. However, once we actually got going, we figured it out as we went and we all really enjoyed playing, from my 9 year old daughter to Grandpa! Kristin, my 9 year old, beat us all and loved it!

All Because Two People Fell in LOVE: I really appreciate that they included a bag for the tiles. We have a bit of a hard time keeping up with game pieces at our house so the bag is perfect! It also makes storage and transporting the game tons easier. We loved the big tiles, which made it easier for little ones to handle.

She Scribes: I’m giving Rummino a “two thumbs up”. It’s a fun game that engages both children and adults. I like that it’s challenging and does require some thought more so then skill.

Mama Sparkles: At first when I saw all the letter tiles, I worried that it would be too much like Scrabble. I’m a horrible Scrabble player because I tend to get too caught up in making long, creative words rather than focusing on making a lot of points. Thankfully, Rummino is nothing like that. There are no words to create, so I could just concentrate on getting lots of points!

Mudpies and Mary Janes: The game is for ages 8 and up, but my daughter, who is a little younger, picked the game up fairly quickly. The only problem that she had was keeping her tiles from falling down. We quickly remedied that problem by using our scrabble tile holders.

A Couch with a View: Rummino has been an awesome addition to our game collection and a must needed, well deserved break from the crazyness of everyday. Though it took us a minute to get used to the new rules and regulations of Rummino, we quickly caught on and before we knew it, we had played 3 rounds of it!!

Rockin’ Mama: The game is fun, challenging, and won’t get tiresome or boring. It’s relatively easy to learn yet provides enough challenge for my husabnd and I got get a bit competitive.  I like the weaving of a traditional card game that people know and love with a tile game.  There is a familiar yet fresh feel to this game that I really appreciate.

The Post-It Place: It took us a little while to get going good but once we did we all loved Rummino. The only bad thing I can say is that I wish they had a little clearer directions, other than that, it is tons of fun and your family will love adding this game to their Family Game Night. We did eventually figure it all out after a round or two, and after that it was all fun ahead. We have dragged some family friends in to play and now have them as addicted to the game as we are…but I figure that once they have the chance to beat me, they will forgive me.

A Nut in a Nutshell: We’ve never even played a game of Rummy, so I wondered if we’d have a clue what we were doing. It took us a bit to get the hang of it, but once we did, we really had a great time. In fact, we got pretty darn competitive in an I love you but I’m totally going to kick your butt in this game way.

The Power of Housewife Word of Mouth: Last weekend I had to work at the gym running a birthday party so the girls and two of their friends occupied themselves with their newest game of choice Rummino (…) They were more interested in playing several rounds than getting involved in helping me run the birthday party. I love that our family game night now has another game added in to our rotation and I know we will be playing it for years to come.

An Island Life: All you need to play Rummino are the actual tiles (and instructions with pen/paper to keep score as we highly competitive people like to do). You can actually store everything in the drawstring bag and toss the square box it came in if you lack storage (like we do). The drawstring bag makes it the practical and easy way to transport this game for game night with friends and family, or in the suitcase for a family vacation.

Angela’s Analysis: My husband and I have always enjoyed playing the card game rum,  so we were excited to try this.   It is a fun game,  it doesn’t take you long to really get into it and it is a game your older children could play with you for sure.  The tiles are a really nice size with big letters so they are easy to see.  I’m not sure the younger kids would get it all but some might.

Sassy Frazz: Scoring is a point per tile played, but you can score points either horizontally or vertically. It is possible to get over 20 points in one turn, and if you can use all your tiles, you get a Rummino (scoring an additional 20 points). This game is super fun, and I am happy to have it in our collection of games.

Wish List Worthy: Do you enjoy games in your home as well? If you do, this is one that is worth checking out. Don’t let the simplicity of play fool you though, it’s a game that can be both challenging and entertaining every time you play!

Something Snappy: Sierra doesn’t like to play cards much yet as her little hands have a harder time holding them but she dove right in to Rummino! and was a master in no time! The game is recommended for children 8and over but Sierra had no issues with understanding the concept and the numbers and letters on the tiles so I think kids even younger could play this with no problems. And dh and I have found that we can really get cutthroat playing it by ourselves – it’s a great strategic game for all levels!

Happy Healthy Families: Rummino, by Marina Games is kind of like a cross between Rummy and Scrabble. I found it to be challenging and fun, especially after we all got the hang of it. Rummino is recommended for ages 8 , but I have to say that my two munchkin boys have their own fun with the tiles matching and guessing the letters.

Nerdfamily Things: Here at the NerdFamily House we are huge gamers. To the point that NerdDad and I spend some of our date nights playing board games;). So I was excited when we received our copy of Rummino to review. It is a rummy dominoes game. This game is great because people of all different skill can play it and it can become as easy or as hard as you can make it. So everyone in the family can play it!

Just a Mom’s Take on Things: One thing I do really like about this game is that you can play it with as much or as little strategy as you want, depending on who you’re playing with. And it’s practically a new game every time you play, because you start off and build on new sets of tiles every time. Even my 3-year-old has fun drawing tiles and finding the matches to build sets – even if she doesn’t really know that’s what she’s doing.

The Angel Forever: We put all of the tiles back and started again. This time, we were a bit more competitive. We knew what we were doing and sat there trying to use major strategy to rack up our points. The game lasted for quite some time, but it was a lot of fun. Both TechyDad and I commented today that if we do indeed get rid of our cable television we will have more time to play Rummino and our other cleverly hidden games from the past.

Brimful Curiosities: At first, I thought Rummino sounded relatively simple, but it does require quite a bit of thought and strategy. My husband and I sat down one night and tried it out. It took us a few practice times and several glances at the rules before we caught on. Once you get the hang of it though, the game gets easier. Like they say, practice makes perfect.

The Mommy Files : The game is simple and fun!  The object of the game is to get the highest score.  Each player draws 7 tiles and plays them off the sets and runs already on the table.  Earn points for every tile you “add-on” to a run or set.  Get a two way run and earn extra points.  Finish off a run or set and double or triple your points for the play.