Rumis Reviews

• Simple, Flexible, and Lot's of Fun

  
  By A2I63XIXPRHGJ1 on 2007-03-26
  I saw this game on a list of top 10 games and thought I'd give it try. It turn out to be perfect for my family. The rules are simple and straight forward, but there are so many different strategies that the game really keeps everyone's interest. The game can be reconfigured, which leads to entirely different strategies. If you get bored for some reason, you make your own configuration (i.e., design your own board).
  
  Rumis is really exciting because every move has consequences. For at least one configuration (the Steps), we discovered that you can be trapped and lose on your first move! On that occasion, two players trapped the first three to go and they went on to play each other to the end. This of course never happened again!
  
  Rumis is just as fun with two, three, or four players. The games are short (<1/2 hour), unlike most of the other games my family likes, which are considerably more complex and often require a time commitment of 4-6 hours, so Rumis can be played without losing a big chunk of the weekend. On the other hand, it is a bit addictive and we occasionally find ourselves playing for hours anyway.
  
  

• Rumis Stacks Up

  
  By A11UMGIVQ6GF62 on 2007-05-12
  I enjoyed the game, although I can only give it a 4 because the element of action simply is not there there. Yes it is fun. Yes it is interesting to watch the various ruins being built, yes it is not exciting. BUT that does not mean it is not a good game! It is rather calming, like watching clouds roll across the sky or water moving along a stream. If you enjoy a game that makes you feel good and calms you this is the one for you. Light a candle, have a cool drink and enjoy the relaxing time.
  
  

• Remarkably fun game

  
  By A2JWTDQX3D1XOR on 2007-01-19
  This game is an instant classic as far as I'm concerned. Feels like a combination of chess and tetris. It is equally fun with 2, 3, or 4 players. The games don't take too long to complete. Despite having no element of chance, each game seems to turn out quite differently. Setup and clean-up are both fast. Little space is required to play compared to most board games. The different boards help provide some additional variety, although this would still be a great game with one board. My wife's favorite game, highly recommended.
  
  

• excellent game!

  
  By A2I780LWDF42MP on 2007-02-24
  This is a great game for kids AND adults. If you are looking for something not boring to play with the kids this is a good choice. Teaches strategy, and the attractive game pieces are an added pleasure. Well priced and bound to outlast many novelty games. I agree that this has the potential to become a classic. 8 and up age range seems right on. Short and strategic. Adults will not be bored!
  
  

• Different and Fun

  
  By A24KII5VJO3C0V on 2008-01-06
  This game where you build with stones the way the Incas did is recommended for age 8+ but has proved popular so far with age 7 to 60. Different boards, with different height limitations, vary the game and no "build" is ever the same. Each game doesn't take too long so you can easily play best of 3 or 5. Finding the right stone to fit the space, end up on top of the building (game is scored from the top), and make sure you will be in a position to play your next stone keeps the game challenging. An excellent family board game.
  (Player of Carcasonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers, Ticket to Ride, Rummikub etc).
  
  

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