How To Play Rummy Card Game Uk

Each player gets 13 cards in hand and they are to form sequences and sets using all the cards. Draw one card, either from the top of the draw pile or the top of the discard pile. The player may (but does not have to) play a meld of cards (see 'Meld of Cards' below) or add to another player's meld (see 'Laying Off' below). The player must discard one card, adding it (face up) to the top of the discard pile. Start your turn by drawing a card from the top of the stock pile or the discard pile. You dispose of cards by building melds which are made up of sets, three or four of a kind and the same rank; or runs, three or more cards in sequence and same suit. An example set is the 7 of diamonds, 7 of hearts and 7 of spades.

Rummy is a card game that is played with two decks of cards with total of two Jokers. To win the rummy game a player must make a valid declaration by picking and discarding cards from the two piles given. One pile is a closed deck, where a player is unable to see the card that he is picking, while the other is an open deck that is formed by the cards discarded by the players. To win at rummy card game, the players have to group cards in valid sequences and sets.

In rummy, the cards in each suit rank low to high starting with Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen and King. Ace, Jack, Queen and King each has 10 points. The remaining cards have value equal to their face value. For example, 5 cards will have 5 points and so on.

The Objective Of Rummy

The objective of rummy card game is to arrange the 13 cards in valid sets and sequences. To win the game you need to make minimum 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence and rest can be any valid sequence or sets. Without a pure sequence you cannot make a valid rummy declaration. This is one of the most important rummy rules.

How to Form Sequences?

In rummy, a sequence is a group of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. There are two types of sequences that are formed; a pure sequence and an impure sequence. To win the game of rummy you need at least one pure sequence in your rummy hand.

Pure Sequence

A pure sequence is a group of three or more cards of the same suit, placed in consecutive order. To form a pure sequence in rummy card game, a player cannot use any Joker or wild card.

Here are a few examples of pure sequence.

  1. 5 6 7 (Pure sequence with three cards and there is no Joker or wild card used)
  2. 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ 6♠ (Pure sequence with four cards. There is no use of Joker or wild cards here.)

Impure Sequence

An impure sequence is a group of three or more cards of the same suit with one or more Joker card used.

Here are some examples to show how an impure sequence is formed.

  1. 6 7 Q♠ 9 (Here Q♠ has been used as a wild Joker replacing 8 to form an impure sequence.)
  2. 5♠ Q 7♠ 8♠ PJ (Impure sequence with Q as wild joker that is replacing 6♠ and the Printed Joker is replacing 9♠.)

How to Form Sets?

A set is a group of three or more cards of the same value but of different suits. When you are forming sets, you can use wild card and Jokers.

Examples of sets

  1. A A♣ A (In this set, all the Ace are of different suits, make a valid set.)
  2. 8 8♣ 8♠ 8 (Rummy set is formed with four 8 cards of different suits.)
  3. 9 Q♠ 9♠ 9 (Here Q♠ has been used as wild joker replacing 9♣ to make set.)
  4. 5 5♣ 5♠ PJ (Printed joker replacing 5 to make set.)
  5. 5 5♣ Q♠ PJ (Here Q♠ has been used as wild joker replacing 5♠ & Printed joker replacing 5♥ to make set.)
  6. 5 5♣ PJ Q Q♠ (This is a set of 5 cards with Printed joker & Q as wild joker replacing 5♠ 5 and one more wild joker Q♠ to complete 13 cards grouping.)

Typical Example: 2 3 4 5 5♣ 6♣ 7♣ 8♣ 5 5♣ PJ Q Q♠ (Set of 5 cards is made to complete the grouping of 13 cards and make a valid declaration)

Note: The set is formed with same card of different suits. However, you can’t use two or more cards of the same suit. This is taken as an invalid declaration. Also, note that a set can have more than four cards. So, if you have a set of four cards and you are using an additional Joker, then in total it becomes a 5 cards group and still be a valid set. At no given time, the hand can have more than 13 cards.

Examples of invalid set

  1. Q Q Q (There are two Qs of the same suit making it an invalid set.)
  2. 7♠ 7 7 7♠ Q (It has two 7 spades of the same suit. The wild card Q as the fifth card is valid but having two 7♠ is making it invalid.)

How To Play Rummy Card Game?

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Follow this simple rummy rules and instructions to know how to play the game from start to end:

  1. Rummy card game is played between 2 to 6 players with 2 decks of cards. Each player is dealt with 13 cards and a random card is selected as wild joker or joker card of the game.
  2. The player has to draw and discard cards to form valid sets and sequences of the 13 cards in hand where player can also use wild joker or printed joker of the deck to make impure sequence and sets.
  3. As per indian rummy rules, once a player arranged 13 cards in valid 2 sequences including 1 pure sequence and more groups (sequences or sets), one can make a declaration and win the game.

Quick Tips To Win The Rummy Card Game

Just as it’s important to know the rummy rules, it is also necessary to play carefully and with focus. Here are quick tips to win the rummy game and stay a step ahead of your competitors.

  • Form the pure sequence at the very beginning of the game. Without a pure sequence, a player cannot make a declaration.
  • Discard cards with high points like Ace, Jack, Queen and King. Replace these cards with Joker or Wild Cards. It reduces the point load, in case you lose the game.
  • As much as possible, avoid picking from the discard pile. It gives away what hand you are trying to form.
  • Look out for smart cards. For example, a 7 of any suit can work with 5 and 6 of the same suit and also 8 and 9 of the same suit.
  • Jokers play an important role in rummy. Try using them to replace high value cards. Remember, Joker and wild cards cannot be used to form pure sequence.
  • When you are ready to make a declaration, check and recheck your cards and then press the button. An invalid declaration can turn even a winning game into a complete loss.

Common Terms Used In Rummy Rules

Here are some common terms of Indian Rummy that every player needs to know before he starts playing.

What is a Rummy Table?

It is the table where the game of rummy is played. Every rummy table can sit two to six players for each game.

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What is Joker and Wild Cards?

In each rummy deck there is a Printed Joker and there is a Wild Card that is selected at random at the beginning of the game. The role of both these types of card is the same. Jokers are used to form sets and impure sequences. A Joker card can replace the desired number when forming the groups. This is a valid formation in a rummy game.

What is Draw and Discard?

In all Rummy games, each player is dealt 13 cards. Additionally, there are 2 stacks from which each player can select cards, thereby drawing a card. Once a player draws a card, he has to get rid of one card - this is called discarding.

What is Sorting of Cards?

Sorting of cards are done at the beginning of the game. This is done to arrange your cards to help you form your sets and sequences reducing the probability of mixing the cards. Once, the cards are displayed, you can hit the Sort button and start playing.

What is a Drop?

When a player decides to leave the game table at the start or middle of the rummy game, it is a drop. The act is withdrawing from the game as a personal decision. The first drop=20 points; middle drop= 40 points and last drop and maximum point loss is 80 points.

In case of Pool rummy, if a player drops in 101 pool, the score is 20. In case, it is 201 pool rummy, the drop score is 25. In a game, where it is best of 2 and best of 3 is played, then a drop is not allowed.

What are Cash Tournaments?

Cash tournaments are those that are played for Real Cash and have Real Cash Prizes (in INR). These tournaments run 24x7 and are conducted in a knock-out style. To play any of the cash games, the player has to add Cash to its RummyCircle account.

How do I Join a Tournament?

Go to 'Tournaments' in the top navigation panel. Now, select the type of Tournament you wish to play. In the corresponding Tournament List, click on any of the Open tournaments that you wish to join. Finally, click on the blinking Join This Tournament button under Tournament Details.

What is an Invalid Declaration?

An invalid declaration happens in rummy card game when the player presses the Declaration button, but the cards are not in valid sequences and sets. Therefore, the player will lose the game and the competitor will automatically be declared as the winner.

Here are few examples of common invalid declarations players make while playing rummy:

  • Wrong Declaration with Invalid Sets

    Example 1: 10♠ 10♠ 10 10♣ Q

    A set can have 3 cards or more, however a set needs to be formed with cards of the same value and different suits. In this situation, the Wild Joker (Queen of Hearts) card was added and that became the fifth card, which is valid as per rules, however the group consist of 2 cards of the same suit making it a wrong declaration.

    Example 2: K K K

    In this set, there are 3 cards which is well within the minimum limit. Also, a set consists of cards of the same face value but has to be of different suits. The set cannot have more than one card of the same suit. In this example, the set consists of two cards of the same suit and that makes it a wrong declaration.

  • Wrong Declaration with Invalid Sequences

    Example 1: 10♠ 10 10 10♣ 5♠ 5 5 6♠ 6 6♣ 9 9 Joker

    A valid declaration requires 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence i.e. sequence without joker and the other can be pure or impure sequence i.e. sequence with or without joker. However, in the given example there is neither sequence made making it an invalid declaration.

    Example 2: K K♠ K 6 7 Joker 9♠ 10♠ J♠ Joker 5♠ 5 5

    A valid declaration must have 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence i.e. sequence without joker and the other can be pure or impure sequence i.e. sequence with or without joker. This example shows that there are 2 sequences, but both are impure sequence i.e. sequence with joker and the pure sequence is not there. It is compulsory to have a pure sequence before you make a declaration.

    Example 3: Q Q♠ Q 6 7 8 9 5♠ 5 5 10♠ 10 10

    Sequences are very important for a rummy card game and you need minimum 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence and the other can be pure or impure sequence to win the game. In this example, there is a pure sequence, however the 2nd sequence is missing and hence it is an invalid declaration.

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Handy Directions to Follow While Declaring With 13 Cards:

PURE SEQUENCE

IMPURE SEQUENCE

SET 1 & SET 2
COMPULSORY to makeNOT COMPULSORY
(Can make to fulfill minimum 2 sequence requirement)
NOT COMPULSORY
(Can make to complete 13 Cards valid grouping)
Made with 3 or More CardsMade with 3 or More CardsMade with 3 or 4 Cards without Joker.
OR

Made with 3, 4 or More Cards with Joker.
Cards of SAME SUIT in SEQUENTIAL ORDERCards of SAME SUIT in SEQUENTIAL ORDER with Wild Card Joker or Printed JokerCards of SAME VALUE & DIFFERENT SUIT (2 Cards of same color but different suit can be used Ex - 5♠ 5 5).
CANNOT USE JOKER or WILD CARDCAN USE JOKER or WILD CARDCAN USE JOKER or WILD CARD

Combination Possible as per the Above Rules to Declare 13 Cards in Rummy:


  1. There is one Pure Sequence of 4 cards
  2. There is Impure Sequence of 3 cards where 8♣ is a wild joker
  3. There is a “Set 1” of 3 cards
  4. There is a “Set 2” of 3 cards having a “Printed Joker”

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How The Points Are Calculated As Per Indian Rummy Rules?

Let us look how points calculation is done, when you are playing online rummy card game.

CARDSVALUE
High value cards Ace, King, Queen, JackAll carry 10 points each
Joker and Wild CardsZero points
Other cardsHave point value same as their face value
Example: 8 , 9 10 8 points, 9 points, 10 points

Losing Player Points

If the player doesn’t have 2 sequences including a pure sequenceValue of all cards is added, capped at 80 points
If the player has formed 2 sequences including pure sequenceValue of cards that are not in sequence are calculated
Wrong Declaration80 points
First Drop20 points
Middle Drop40 points
3 Consecutive MissesConsidered as middle drop with 40 points loss
Leave TableIf player leaves table after picking from closed deck, it is considered middle drop. If the player hasn’t picked any card, it is taken as first drop.

Examples of Points Calculation With Winning Amount

Example: Table of 6 Players (Wild Joker Q)

PlayerHand FormedPoints Calculated
Player 12 3 4 5♣ 6♣ Q 8 8♠ 5♣ 2 2♣ K♠ Q♠The player has 2 sequences 1 pure and 1 impure. So, only the points of unmatched cards will be counted = 45
Player 24♠ 4 4♣ 4 5 Q 3♠ 7♠ 8♠ Q K 10♣ 9♣The player has not formed 2 sequences, including the pure sequence. Hence, points of all cards will be calculated =68
Player 33 4 5 5♣ 6♣ 7♣ Q 8 5♣ 2 2♣ 2 K♠The player has 2 sequences, 1 pure and 1 impure. It also has 1 set formed. The points will be calculated only for the ungrouped cards = 23
Player 4A 4 5 5♣ 6♣ 10♣ J 8 5♣ 2 2♣ Q K♠First Drop with a loss of 20 points
Player 54♠ 4 4♣ 4 5 Q A♠ 7♠ 8♠ Q K J♣ 9♣3 consecutive misses= 40 points
Player 62 3 4 5♣ 6♣ 7♣ Q 5 5♣ 5 2 2♣ 2WINNER

How Are Your Winnings Calculated In Rummy Cash Games?

At the end of the day it is all about seeing that winning cash amount in your account. You also need to be very clear how you are getting the sum that is reflecting in your Dashboard. Let’s help you understand how these calculations are done to play rummy online for real money.

  • Winning Calculation in Points Rummy?

    When you are playing points rummy cash games, it is based on a pre-decided rupee value. The winner of the game wins the entire cash amount lost by the other players at the end of the game. Here is how the calculation is done.

    Winning Cash = (Sum of all points of opponents) X (Rupee value of the point) - RummyCircle Fee

    Here is an example that will help us understand this better:

    Example:

    Total of 6 players playing points rummy for cash on Rs. 860 table. Each point has a pre-decided value of Rs. 4. There will be 1 player who will be the winner and remaining 5 will lose the game. The losing points of the remaining 5 players would be 45, 78, 23, 20, 40 respectively. The winnings will be calculated as:

    4x (45+78+23+20+40) = Rs. 824

    This amount, after the deduction of RummyCircle fee will reflect in the player’s account.

  • Winnings Calculation in Pool Rummy?

    The winning for pools rummy is calculated as per the given calculation:
    Winnings = (Entry Fee) X (Number of Players) - RummyCircle fees

    Example:

    Players pay the fixed entry fee for the tournament, which is used to form the prize pool. If 5 players join a pool rummy with Rs. 50 as entry fee. The prize pool of the game will be Rs. 250.

    The winner will win Rs. 50 x 5 = Rs. 250

    This amount will be credited to the winner’s account after the deduction of the RummyCircle fees.

  • Winnings Calculation in Deals Rummy?

    In deals rummy, the winner wins all the chips at the end of each deal. Here is how the winnings are calculated:

    Winnings =Sum of points of all opponents assuming each chip is equal to one point.

    Example:

    Let’s assume that there are 6 players on the table and the player 5 declares his hand. The other four players will lose with 10, 20, 30, 35 and 40 points respectively. The winner’s chips will be calculated as 10 + 20 + 30 + 35 + 40 =135 chips.

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Rummy is an interesting skill-based card game running on a fast lane to popularity in India. In this section, we would follow a step-by-step approach to help you understand this game. If you’re new to this game and are wondering ‘how to play rummy’ or ‘how to play rummy with joker’, this section would serve you well. Let’s get started!

Rummy belongs to an elite and exciting category of card games that follow a similar game play of arranging identical cards in a manner that relates to some valid sequence and common suit. The following discussion is about the basic rules on how to play online rummy game and win BIG.

A player seeks to arrange his cards into proper Sequences or Sets that all follow a certain format or Mathematical relation. This is called building Melds of cards. These Melds comprise sets as 3 or 4 cards of a kind of the same rank; or else these Melds may contain 3 or more similar suited cards in a valid sequence.

A player should arrange all his cards in order so as to make at least two sequences, and at least one of them should be a Pure Sequence. All the other dealt cards can be taken as close as possible to return valid Sequences and/or Sets.

A player can only draw the top card from an Open or Closed deck. Besides, all the cards discarded by competing player(s) are not available for making subsequent Sets or Sequences.

While this may seem difficult to you, playing rummy is actually a very simple and a rewarding endeavour.

Common Terms and Terminology Related to Rummy

1. Deal

Rummy is based on a standard deck of 52 cards. Every player gets a certain number of cards from one or more of such standard decks. The remaining undealt cards, called Stock, are kept face-down on the game table for further use by the players. A discard Pile is where a card can be put face up next to the stock where players discard or shed their cards.

2. Melds

As explained above, a Meld can be of two types- it can either be a Set or Book, or it can be a Sequence.

A Set implies a group of at least three cards of the same rank. For example,3♥-3♦-3♠ or Q♥-Q♦-Q♠-Q♣.

A Sequence is different from the Set in a way that it consists of at least three consecutive cards of the same suit A♣-K♣-J♣ or 5♥-6♥-7♥-8♥.

In rummy, even the Joker card has its own importance because it is used to represent any random card in a meld. Owing to the same, their numbers may be restricted before the game starts.

How to Play Indian Rummy Game?

Rummy is a sum of many intriguing card combinations that a player needs to make by usually choosing and dropping cards in succession. In Indian rummy versions, a player strives to keeps his cards hidden from others until the show while trying to make his own valid set of combinations as early as possible. The sooner a player makes a proper and correct combination of rummy cards, the earlier he stands to win. This is our take on how to play 13 card Indian rummy that also answers how you play Indian rummy online.

1. Show

An integral part of the game happens when a player goes to show the combination of cards that he claims to have made. More often than not, a player must segregate all his cards in a minimum of two Melds subjected to certain conditions. It involves a player’s top work to Meld all his cards, to declare his hand and then to press it forward for validation in the least amount of time possible.

This is called Showing.

2. Scoring

Every game has a winner and so does rummy too. The player with a successful show gets Zero points. The winner gets rewarded in terms of the Open Cards that couldn’t be made into a valid Set or Sequence by the losing opponent in the same time

How to Play Online Rummy Game?

Here are a few other game-centric terms that you should know before you start playing your first online rummy game in India. We advise you to get a good understanding of the following terminology because they are crucial to your understanding of the game.

1. Sequence

By a Sequence, we refer to a group of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit that a rummy player may have.

2. Set

A Set is a group of three or a maximum of four cards (including the Joker cars) of the same value but arranged in different suits. A prerequisite in Rummy is to arrange all the cards in a valid Set as per different suits. A player cannot use two or more cards of the same suit as that would constitute an invalid set.

How to Play Rummy with Joker?

No answer to questions like ‘how to play rummy’ and ‘how to play Indian rummy’ can be complete without a proper understanding of the aforesaid crucial aspect. We are thus writing this section to explain how to play rummy with Joker card.

Prior to that, please note that there are two types of jokers that are used in a classic game of rummy. They are as follows:

a.) Wild Joker:A Wild Joker is that crucial card that is selected randomly and at will from a closed deck mutually available to all the all players at all times.

b.) Printed Joker:The Printed Jokers, as the name says, are those cards that form the pack by depicting a funny and clownish figure on them. They assist in the same function and you should consider yourself lucky to have one such card for yourself because you can use it to replace them with other cards to form better sets and sequences.

Types of Sequences in Rummy

Rummy is pivotally based on a sequence comprising three or more serially-arranged and similarly-suited cards. This section backs-up the previous sections with the following types of rummy card sequences that you should like to know.

1. Pure Sequence: This is exactly what a rummy player strives to achieve first- a pure sequence. It is an obvious result when a player scores a combination of three or more cards of the same suit that are arranged in a numerical order of ascendance. Please note that there should not be any joker in this combination.

2. Impure Sequence: : This is an obvious combination after a player fails to make a Pure Sequence. An Impure Sequence comprises three or more similarly-suited and numerically arranged cards but with one or more jokers.

Get Started with Rummy

Rummy is a card game that hinges on rapid selection and rejection of cards based on mathematical combinations and analytical thinking. A player needs to make a judicious decision of which cards to pick, keep and discard and it all needs to be done in a specified time-frame.

It is recommended to start by first picking a face-down card from a Closed or Open Deck, and then discard one of your cards in return, to the Open Deck.

How to Play Rummy Game and Win?

Over a period of time, you might succeed in making proper card Sequences and segregate in Sets (preferably before others). Assuming that you possess one Pure Sequence, one Pure/Impure Sequence and remaining Valid Sets or Sequences that successfully arrange your 13 cards, you can let other competing players know by discarding one of your remaining cards to the Finish Slot.

Once through this stage, you can simply declare and show your combination. This answers the query of ‘how to play Indian rummy game’ and win.

Valid Declaration in Rummy

It is erroneous to assume that you would win if you declare any card combination before everyone else. Rummy relies on integrity and sportsmanship en masse, and all your card combinations would be verified by the Dealer or the gaming software. It is thus recommended to make proper card combinations and learn how to play Indian Rummy in the right way.

You should declare only when you meet the following conditions:

(i) You have all your cards arranged in proper, valid and justified sequences and sets.

(ii) Your combination should contain at least one Pure Sequence.

Example #1: Invalid Set

Example #2: Declaring without Sequence

Example #3: Declaring without Two Sequences

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Example #4: Declaring without Pure Sequence

Points in Rummy

This is the final frontier. Rummy relies on scoring points in every dealing of cards and we are hereby presenting the rummy rules to calculate points. Please note that the lesser points you score, the quicker you get to win a hand and a game. In this regard, this comes as a shocker because you would always be advised to score as fewer points as possible.

Explanation: The points that you’ll score are directly related to your card combinations, and every point you score incurs you a loss of playing chips (if you are playing free rummy online) or money (if you are playing rummy for cash).

1. The winner gets zero points.

2. Besides, the losing players get points as follows:

a.) High-Value Cards

• The suited cards carry 10 points each.

• The Ace, Kings, Queens, and Jacks (A, K, Q, J respectively) of all suits carry 10 points each.

b.) All Wild and Printed Jokers have zero points.

c.) Numerical Cards

The numerical cards incur the points as their numerical value. For example, 2♥ has 2 points and 3♠ has 3 points and so on. The numbered card ‘10’ also has 10 points.

1. Maximum Points that a Player can Lose in a 13 Card Rummy Game in India

A rummy player can score a maximum of 80 points if he fails to score one Pure Sequence and overall two sequences. All the values of his cards would be added, and the numerical value should be capped at 80 points.

However, there is a respite too.

If a player succeeds in making a pure sequence and at least two sequences, then he would incur points for only those cards that he could not achieve a valid Sequence or Set for. This is a golden rule for a 13-Card Rummy Game in India.

2. Maximum Limit of Points with respect to High Cards

In 13 card game rummy, every competing player can score a max of 80 points, irrespective of the number of high-value cards in his/her hand. The aforementioned method describes how these maximum points get deducted from his chips or cash.

3. Wrong Declaration

Rummy is based on integrity and sportsmanship, and it makes no distinction between a mistake and dishonesty. If a player erroneously claims that he has completed a Set or Sequence, he straightaway pays for it with a maximum of 80 points.

4. First Drop

If a player believes that he can’t possibly make a good combination from his allotted cards, he can leave the hand. This is called his First Drop and he gets 20 points if he drops the game at the very first turn and without picking a card from the Open Deck.

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5. Middle Drop

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The second stage of the First Drop, a Second Drop refers to an act by a player wherein he exits the hand after the first turn of cards. Consequently, he pays for it by twice the points in the First Drop, thus getting 40 points.

6. Consecutive Misses

You can’t possibly keep on dropping the game at will. If a player deliberately exits the hand for three turns in a row, he is dropped from the game altogether.

7. Leave Table

Leaving a table is considered equivalent to a Middle Drop (or 40 points). Please note that it is only applicable if a player exits from the table after drawing exactly one card from the Closed Deck. Should a player make up his mind even before seeing any card, he is accountable for the First Drop and only gets 20 points.