Israeli Board Games (Israel 2019)
Issue Date: November 26th

TAKI
Since it was first introduced in 1983, TAKI has become one of the most popular board games in Israel and one of the greatest symbols of the “togetherness” culture.

The game, whose name means “waterfall” in Japanese and is illustrated by designer Ari Ron, incorporates luck and strategy in just the right amounts for the whole family.

What makes a game so much fun? There are a number of essential components, and they can even be listed in order of significance, but as with any creation, from a stunning cake to a fascinating story or moving piece of music, there is always an elusive component that is hard to define and without which, perfection would not be attained – without it there is no magic.

Haim Shafir, who invented TAKI, says that the secret to the game’s success lies in the slogan that expresses his creative vision – Simply be Happy Together, “because that is the true purpose of board games, and essentially – of life itself”.

—Haim Shafir

Rummikub®
Rummikub, an original Israeli produced game, is one of the top three family games in the world. It is currently Israel’s number one export, sold to 59 countries and translated into 26 languages! A new Rummikub game is manufactured every six seconds.

According to estimates, there is not a single home in Israel that does not have a Rummikub game, whether it is the prestigious version with marblelike tiles in a wooden box, the lightweight travel version, in the metal gift box and more…

How is the game played? Each player takes 14 tiles and tries to be the first to use all the tiles from his/her rack by creating groups or series and by maneuvering.

If you are lucky enough to draw the joker tile – use it wisely, because it can replace any number!

The game was developed in the 1950’s by the late Ephraim Hertzano and manufactured by Kodkod. Ephraim couldn’t have imagined that his social invention would one day change free time for families and children around the world.

Rummikub was declared to be one of the best games of the 20th century.

The World Rummikub Championships have been held since 1991, with participants from approximately 36 different countries.

The popular online Rummikub app has been downloaded by millions worldwide, allowing users to play with others online.

—Mariana and Micha Hertzano, CEO

The items on the stamps courtesy of Shafir Games and Kodkod company ©.

TAKI & Rummikub
Date of Issue: 26 November, 2019
Size of stamps: W: 30 mm, H: 40 mm
Face Value: NIS 2.50, 2.50, 2.50
Plate Block No.: 1137
Designer: Hadar Bar
Printing Method: Offset
Printer: Enschede, Netherland
Sheet Type: Regular
Stamps per sheet: 15
Tabs: 5
No. of FDCís: 1
Price of FDC’s: NIS 6.20
Place of cancellation: Tel Aviv – Yafo