Aufbau

The "sets in all directions" twist really changes how you think about every placement—I kept finding new combos I'd missed a turn earlier. We played three rounds back-to-back, and the scoring to reach the finish kept everyone engaged right to the last move.

Finally got this to the table last night and the shifting grid mechanic makes every turn a puzzle, way more engaging than standard rummy. The scoring track is clear and the race to finish first kept everyone on edge right up to the last tile.

Wasn't sure about the "sets in all directions" thing at first, but about halfway through our first game it clicked and I actually prefer it to regular rummy now. Scoring points as you build on the board keeps everyone involved instead of just waiting for their turn.