
- BGG rank
- BGG #178
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Targi
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2012

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Jok-R-ummy is a board game released in 1986 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Les Jeux Jennick and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Building.
Here is an easy and entertaining card game which can be played anywhere and on any occasion. Whether you're experienced card players or beginners, you're sure to have lots of fun completing your program cards as quickly as possible. JOK-R-UMMY is the perfect pastime to liven up reunions with family and friends. It's also one of the only games that eliminates barriers between children and adults, since all can gather around to play...there is no complicated counting of points! Contents include: 2 plastic coated decks of 54 traditional cards, 1 deck of 63 Jok-R-ummy program cards, rules and instructions.
Jok-R-ummy supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Jok-R-ummy is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Jok-R-ummy for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Jok-R-ummy has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Jok-R-ummy belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Jok-R-ummy are: Les Jeux Jennick. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Jok-R-ummy as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.