About Us
Our Story
Over the years, Beach Bum has grown into a global success story with hit titles like Lord of the Board, Spades Royale, Gin Rummy Stars, Domino Go, Rummy Rush, OPA!, and more to come! The company brings countless hours of joy to millions of loyal players around the world.
In 2021, Beach Bum was acquired by Voodoo, a global tech company that entertains the world through iconic apps and games. Voodoo was founded in 2013 and became well‑known for publishing highly popular free‑to‑play mobile games, such as Mob Control, Paper.io 2, and Hole.io, and many others, with billions of total downloads worldwide. Since its founding, Voodoo has expanded beyond hyper‑casual titles to include a wide range of casual and hybrid games, and has worked with thousands of external studios to bring new games to market.
The acquisition of Beach Bum was part of Voodoo’s strategy to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the casual gaming space, combining Voodoo’s expertise in game growth and monetization with Beach Bum’s deep experience in in‑app purchases and mobile adaptations of classic games.
Together, Beach Bum and Voodoo continue to delight players around the globe with engaging and social gaming experiences.
Leadership
Yuval is a gaming industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, including senior leadership positions at companies such as Playtika and Moon Active. Having grown up in the analytics domain, Yuval is passionate about finding the true value behind every action. He is a big believer in people and their ability to make a great impact on the company in many different ways. Outside of the gaming world, Yuval is a proud dad to three children and one
With over 20 years of financial leadership, Hila’s background includes executive roles such as CFO at Nielsen Innovate and Senior Manager at Ernst & Young. With a career built at the intersection of the startup ecosystem and the venture capital world, Hila focuses on finding the strategic value behind the numbers to drive growth. She knows that in any venture, the most important investment is always in the people who make it happen. Outside of the financial world, Hila is a passionate foodie who loves exploring the fine dining scene and discovering new culinary experiences.
Shiri is a gaming industry leader with extensive experience in monetization and growth strategy across some of the world’s leading social card and board games. After leading Spades Royale and Domino Go as GM, Shiri now manages Beach Bum’s flagship Backgammon game, focusing on growth, innovation, and building high-performing teams.
Known for her fast-paced mindset and hands-on leadership style, Shiri is passionate about creating player experiences people truly love. Outside of gaming, she’s a surfer, sports enthusiast, and adrenaline seeker who thrives on challenges, high energy, and pushing boundaries.
Yair Yehezkel has over a decade of product expertise across multiple industries. At Beach Bum, Yair has driven the release of multiple titles, such as OPA! and Rummy Rush. With a background in game design, Yair leads game innovation through creative and technical strategies designed for large-scale impact.
Omri is a technology leader with 15 years in the gaming industry, bringing an end-to-end perspective on how games and their infrastructure get built. He has hands-on experience across nearly every domain of game development and operations — from player-facing systems to backend infrastructure. A passionate AI advocate, Omri championed the adoption of generative AI tools like Claude Code across BeachBum’s engineering. Omri holds a degree in Software Engineering.
Our Values
Act with Integrity
We lead with values and keep our personal and professional principles in mind at all times. We strive to do the right thing, stay honest and accountable, and set a positive example.
Dare to Innovate
We promote creativity and technology to form outstanding experiences. We’re not afraid to take risks, make mistakes, and try something new. The Beach Bum winning mindset is all about keeping an open mind and bracing challenges as opportunities.
Think Big & Act Fast
We believe in encouraging everyone to be true to themselves and bring their ideas and opinions to the table with confidence. Each and every person has the ability to make an impact.
Create With Passion
We’re excited to embark on Beach Bum’s mission and care deeply about our shared goals. We are committed and determined to succeed. There’s something new to learn and achieve every single day.