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Rummy Rules

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Rummy Game Rules – How to play Rummy

 

Objective: The objective of Rummy is to form valid sets and sequences from the dealt cards. The player who forms the required sets and sequences first and declares wins the game.

Setup:

  1. Deck: Rummy is played with one or two standard decks of 52 cards plus jokers.
  2. Players: It is typically played between 2 to 6 players.

Card Ranking:

  • Low to High: A (1), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K.
  • Jokers: Used as wildcards to substitute any card in sets/sequences.

Gameplay:

  1. Dealing Cards:
    • For 2 players: 10 cards each.
    • For 3-4 players: 7 cards each.
    • For 5-6 players: 6 cards each.
    • The remaining cards form the draw pile, and one card is placed face-up to start the discard pile.
  2. Turns:
    • Each player draws a card from either the draw pile or discard pile.
    • The player then discards one card to the discard pile.
  3. Forming Sets and Sequences:
    • Sequence (Run): A consecutive order of 3 or more cards of the same suit.
      • Example: 4♠ 5♠ 6♠.
    • Set (Book): A group of 3 or 4 cards of the same rank but different suits.
      • Example: 8♠ 8♥ 8♣.
    • Pure Sequence: A sequence without any jokers.
      • Example: 7♦ 8♦ 9♦.
  4. Declaring:
    • When a player forms valid sets and sequences, including at least one pure sequence, they declare.
    • The player places their cards face-up and verifies their sets and sequences.

Winning the Game:

  • The player who declares first and has valid sets/sequences wins.
  • If the declaration is invalid, the player incurs a penalty, and the game continues.

Scoring:

  • Face cards (K, Q, J) and Aces: 10 points each.
  • Number cards: Points equal to their face value.
  • Jokers: 0 points.
  • The winner gets 0 points, while the losers accumulate points based on their remaining cards.

Visual Aids:

  1. Card Layout Example:
    • 7♠, 8♠, 9♠, 10♠.
  2. Set Example:
    • 8♠, 8♥, 8♣.
  3. Sequence Example with Joker:
    • 4♦, 5♦, Joker.
  4. Pure Sequence Example:
    • 2♣, 3♣, 4♣.
  5. Gameplay Flow:
    • Draw: Player draws a card.
      • 5♦.
    • Discard: Player discards a card.
      • 2♠.
  6. Declaration Example:
    • Player declares with:
      • Sequence: 4♠, 5♠, 6♠.
      • Pure Sequence: 7♦, 8♦, 9♦.
      • Set: 8♠, 8♥, 8♣.

Icons Legend:

  • Hearts: ♥
  • Spades: ♠
  • Diamonds: ♦
  • Clubs: ♣

How Winnings Are Calculated as Per Rummy Rules

Every variant of rummy has a specific calculation system to declare a winner. Understanding the calculations of each variant of rummy can help players perform better and win more in the game. Here’s a simplified version of each calculation.

For Points Rummy:

The winnings of Points Rummy is based on a pre-decided rupee value. At the end of the game, the winner gets the entire amount lost by the other players. For example:

If 6 players are playing on a table that has a point value of 1, then each point is worth ₹1. Let’s assume that the total score of ungrouped cards of the losing players is 107, then the winning player gets ₹107.

For Pool Rummy:

There is a fixed Buy-In to participate in the game of Pool Rummy, and the prize pool is formed accordingly. If 6 players are playing the game and join a Pool rummy with a ₹10 Buy-In, the prize pool of the game would be ₹60. The winner will take the entire prize pool of ₹60.

For Deals Rummy:

Similar to Pool rummy, Deals Rummy also has a pre-decided Buy-In amount. If 6 players are playing the game and join a Deals rummy with a ₹10 Buy-In, the prize pool of the game would be ₹60. The winner will take the entire prize pool of ₹60.

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