Rummy is the traditional card game which is the most popular among the card game. It is the most recommended game where it is played with two decks of cards with a total of two Jokers. There are some tricks that the player needs to know for winning the game a player must make a logical declaration by picking the cards from the available piles. There are various steps that one should know to play rummy games online. 2 types of decks should be close.

Open Deck

• This formed by the cards that are discarded by the players.

Closed Deck

• In this a player is not able to watch upon the card he is picking.

The best strategy to win the rummy card game is to group the card in valid sequence and sets.

Players and Decks

In the rummy card game a rank series is formed starting from Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, and King. A Rummy card game is played between 2-5 players and each player is having 13 cards. 10 points are designated to each Ace, Jack, Queen, and King. The remaining cards will value equal to the face value.

The purpose of Rummy Game

The main purpose is to make the best combination from the 13 cards in the form of correct sets or sequences. To win the game minimum of 2 sets are required and one has to declare first and then meld the cards in hand correctly. Also, it is important to have one pure sequence and one valid sequence; no rummy game can be completed without the pure sequence.

HOW TO CONSTRUCT DIFFERENT SEQUENCES?

Sequence can be determined as the group of three or more cards of the same suit. In rummy card game sequence are formed in the same order. There are different types of sequences which are mentioned below:-

• 1.Pure Sequence: A consecutive order is formed where a group of three or more cards is placed. It the pure sequence without the jokers.
• Impure Sequence: It the sequence where a group of three or more cards of the same suit and an impure sequence contains jokers.
• First Life: This can be determined as the first pure sequence in the rummy card game.
• Second Life: This can be determined as the second pure sequence or the first impure sequence.

HOW TO CONSTRUCT SETS?

A set can be defined as the group of three or more cards consisting of the same value but different suits. While forming the sets one can also use the wild card and joker in the rummy card game. A one can’t use two or more cards of the same suit. This type of situation in the rummy game is declared as an invalid declaration.

• Pure Sequence
  • 7♥8♥9♥- (No joker or wildcard is used)
  • 2♠3♠4♠5♠- ( No joker or wildcard is used)

• Impure Sequence
  • 6♣ 7♣ PJ 9♣ - (A printed joker has been used to replace 8♣).
  • 4♣ 5♣ K♥ 7♣ - (The selected wild card K♥ has been used to make a sequence replacing 6♣.)

• Different Types of Sets
  • 7♥7♣7♦- ( In this sequence there are different suits which makes the valid set)
  • K♦ K♣ K♥ K♠- (In this Rummy Sequence is formed with four K cards of different suits)
  • Q♠Q♠Q♣- (This forms the invalid set as two Qs are of the same suit and one Q is of different suit making it as an invalid set.

HOW TO PLAY RUMMY CARD GAME

There are some rules and instructions to play the rummy game, by following these valid rules it becomes easy to play the game from start to end.

• 1.Rummy card game is usually played between 2 to 6 players with 2 decks of cards and with 2 jokers.
• 2. A no. of 13 cards is distributed to each player and a random card is selected as the wild joker of the rummy card game.
• 3. A rank has been assigned from low to high i.e. Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Jack, Queen, and King. Ace cards can be used once or as a face card when forming the sets.
• 4. From the available card sets the player has to draw and discard cards to form valid sets and sequences. Players can also make the impure sets by using a wild joker or printed joker of the deck.

As per the Indian Rummy card game, one can win the game when a player arranged 13 cards invalid 2 sequences including 1 pure sequence and more group’s sequences or sets.

HEALTHY TIPS TO WIN RUMMY CARD GAME

It is important to pay full attention to the rummy card game as it requires playing carefully. There are certain rules and regulations which the player has to follow to win the game and below there some quick tips are mentioned which help to win the rummy game in an easy manner from the competitors.

• The first focus should be to form the pure sequence at the very beginning of the game. This is very much necessary at the initial level as without a pure sequence there is no chance to make a declaration.
• The cards with the highest points like Ace, Jack, Queen, and King, should be discarded and it will be better to replace these cards with wild card or joker cards. This will help to minimize the point load if there is any chance of losing the game.
• It is helpful to use smart tricks in the rummy card game, so better watch towards the smart cards (e.g. 8 of any suit can work with 7 and 9 of the same suit and also 9 and 10 of the same suit.)
• Jokers should be used to replace high-value cards, these cards play a very important role in rummy. Note- joker cards and wild cards cannot be sued to form the pure sequence.
• Always arrange them in the proper sequence, including one pure sequence, the proper arrangement will easily help you to identify the form sets or sequence.
• Check and re-checking is always important before making the declaration, proper analysis of cards should be made, and only the button should be press. An invalid declaration will turn a winning game into a complete loss.

TERMINOLOGY USED IN RUMMY CARD GAME

Rummy table- This is the place where 2- 6 players sit for each game, a rummy table is used to play the rummy game.

Joker Cards & Wild Cards- These cards are present in each deck in the form of printed joker or can be treated as wild cards. These cards are selected at a random basis and the beginning of the game. These cards are useful when an impure sequence needs to be formed, the role of the joker is to replace the desired no. when forming the groups. This is termed as the valid formation in the rummy game. The use of the joker card and the wild card is the same.

Draw& Discard- In all Rummy card games, each player is having 13 cards. Additionally, there are 2 stacks present from which each player can select cards, by drawing the card. If the player has drawn the card once then the player has to get rid of one card- this process is termed as the discarding.

Sorting of cards- This process is done at the beginning of the game, sorting is done to arrange the cards to form the particular sequence and this process also helps to reduce the probability of mixing the cards. After displaying the cards the player can hit the Sort button and start playing.

Drop- This is the situation when the player decides to leave the game at the beginning or the middle of the rummy card game. This is a personal decision that is taken by the player, different points assist with the exit. The first drop=20 points; the middle drop= 40 points and the last drop and is 80 points.

Cash Tournaments- These are the tournaments where cash price is awarded for playing the rummy card game. They are conducted in a knock-out style and tournaments take place 24*7. A rummy circle account is present where the player can add cash to play the rummy card game.

Invalid declaration- this happens when the player presses the Declaration button, but the cards are in the improper sequence or sets. By this step, the competitor will have the chance to win the game and the player will lose the rummy card game.