Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the solver and the game.
Is Tile Rummy Solver free?
Yes. The solver and all the guides are free to use, with no account and no download.
Does it work with Rummikub?
Yes. It follows the standard Rummikub rules: 4 colors, numbers 1 to 13, two copies of each tile, 2 jokers, runs and groups, and a 30-point first meld. It works with other tile rummy games that use the same tiles.
Is using the solver cheating?
It is if you use it during a game against other people, and online apps and tournaments don't allow it. It's meant for practice: reviewing a game afterwards, settling an argument about whether a move existed, or working through the practice puzzles.
How does it find the best move?
It checks every legal way to arrange the table tiles plus your rack into runs and groups, using a method called dynamic programming. The answer is the move that plays the most tiles from your rack, with higher tiles breaking ties. The About page explains more.
Why does it say a tile doesn't fit any set?
The tiles you marked as on the table can't all be arranged into valid sets, which usually means a tile was missed or tapped by mistake. The tiles that don't fit are outlined in red. If you solve anyway, they're set aside and listed in the answer.
How do I enter two copies of the same tile?
Tap the tile twice. The two dots under the number show how many copies you've marked. A third tap clears it, and a grey dot means that copy is already marked in the other grid.
Can it handle jokers?
Yes. Add jokers with the + buttons next to the table and the rack. The solver decides what each joker should stand for.
Does it save my board?
Yes, on your own device. Your last board is kept in your browser so it's still there next time, and Back and Forward let you step through your changes. Start over clears everything. Nothing is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. On a phone the grids show one color at a time with bigger tiles: use the Red, Blue, Black and Orange tabs to switch.
Can it find my first meld?
Yes. Mark your rack, tick First meld, and it finds the highest-scoring opening play from your own tiles, or tells you to draw if you can't reach 30.
Still stuck? Email [email protected].
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