Beach Bum

Beach Bum is an Israeli mobile and social game developer and publisher specializing in digital adaptations of classic tabletop, board, and card games. Founded in 2015 and based in Ra'anana, the studio develops competitive multiplayer experiences that combine familiar game rules with social features and accessible mobile interfaces.

Its catalog centers on evergreen games adapted for online play. Lord of the Board Backgammon, Spades Royale, and Gin Rummy Stars are flagship releases, bringing backgammon, spades, and gin rummy to mobile audiences. Other releases include Domino Go, Rummy Rush, Tilez, and OPA! Family Card Party Game, extending the portfolio across dominoes, card games, and tile-based play. The studio's games span iOS, Android, and Facebook Gaming platforms.

Development and ongoing operations

Beach Bum combines game development with publishing and ongoing live operations. Its capabilities cover game design, client and backend engineering, UX/UI, 2D and 3D art, product analytics, game economy design, and community management. This combination supports both the creation of new titles and the continued operation of established games.

The studio uses free-to-play business models with in-app purchases. Multiplayer matchmaking, head-to-head competition, seasonal tournaments, and social features are recurring elements of its approach. Its work emphasizes long-term player retention and the ongoing management of multiplayer communities, with customer support and live game operations forming part of its development and publishing activities.

Company development

French mobile gaming publisher Voodoo SAS acquired Beach Bum in September–October 2021. Beach Bum continues to operate as an autonomous Israeli subsidiary and a specialized board and card game development studio. The relationship combines its experience in player retention and in-app purchase monetization with Voodoo's global distribution and user acquisition capabilities. Within that arrangement, Beach Bum retains its focus on social tabletop games and the continued development and operation of its own catalog.