Rummy is a game of skill where the player is required to play the game according to his knowledge of rummy and the skills he has learned over the years. 

Rummy is a card game that is undoubtedly a great source of entertainment and fun and can keep you engaged for hours. It is one of the most popular and most played card games online and offline. The love for card games in India started offline, at parties, get-togethers, festivals, and several other occasions. 

Step-by-step guide on how to play rummy game

Rummy game is played between a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 players. Each player is dealt 13 cards. When 2-4 players play, two 52-card decks and 2 jokers are used. 

  • Once the toss is done, the player whose chance first makes a move. 
  • Every player is dealt 13 cards that are facing downwards, and the next card is placed face up on the table, which is called the open deck, and the rest of the cards are face-down, called the closed deck
  • At the beginning of the game, there is one card, regardless of its suit, is regarded as the wild joker, and all cards belonging to that rank are called wild cards or jokers or that game
  • The objective of the rummy game is to form the right sequences and sets
  • Once all 13 cards are in sequences and sets, the player is ready to make a declaration
  • For a valid declaration, one must have a minimum of 1 pure sequence, 1 pure or impure sequence, and/or sets
  • Once all cards are in valid sequence and sets, click on the ‘declare’ button
  • If you made a valid declaration, all other players on the table must form sets and sequences in order to declare
  • As per the rule, the points of unmatched cards (cards not formed by remaining players) will be taken by the winning player

Tips & Tricks to play rummy online

Rummy is a game of skill that requires players to have a lot of practice before planning to invest in cash games. Players need to know how to play rummy to better plan their moves. Below are tips and tricks that can help players outsmart their opponents. 

  • Focus on creating a pure sequence: As soon as the players receive cards, the best move is to prioritize forming a pure sequence, as it would be impossible for the player to win without having one pure sequence in hand
  • Look out for connecting cards: Connecting cards here means cards that can help the player easily form a sequence and set. Example, 7♣ with 5♣ and 6♣ (5♣-6♣-7♣) or with 8♣ and 9♣ (7♣-8♣-9♣)
  • Realize the importance of the joker: Jokers play a vital role in rummy. They help you complete your sequence or set. So, avoid discarding jokers; use them wisely, even if you have multiple jokers. Discard a joker only if it is disrupting you in forming a pure sequence 
  • Toss off high value cards early: In a game of rummy, every card has a value, and high-value cards, if kept for long and not formed in any sequence or set, should be discarded. Keeping high-value cards for a long can increase the risk of you losing the game by a considerable margin. 
  • Keep an eye on your opponent’s move: Keep track of your opponent’s move. It is one of the best ways to increase your chances of winning. For example: if your opponent picked 3♣, make sure that you avoid discarding cards like 2 ♣, 4♣, and 5 ♣ from any other suits as well. 

Make sure you follow the above-mentioned tips and tricks when you begin the game to increase your chances of winning.