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How to Play

The objective of the game of rummy is to arrange all the 13 cards in your hand in required combinations (either all sequences, or sequences and sets) and make a valid declaration before your opponents.

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.

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♠4♠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 Form Sets?

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.

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:

  1. Wrong Declaration with Invalid Sets

    Example 1: 10♠10♠10♦10♣10♥

    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.

  2. 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.

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  • Make sure all your 13 cards are arranged in proper sequences and sets.

  • Atleast one pure sequence is required for a valid declaration.

  • Select your unwanted card and select “FINISH SLOT” instead of “Discard”.

Tap on the ”Finsh” button !
Or drag the card your want to declare to the centrally located FINISH SLOT frame Score on the table.

  • The player's score is the total value of all the cards and that are not a part of a valid sequence or a set.

  • The purpose is to reduce your score to 0 by forming valid sequences and sets.

    Sequences

    J,Q,K and A have a value of 10
    The values of the rest of the cards are equal to their rank.
    SCORE: Total value of cards that are not a part of a valid Set or a Sequence.
    REMEMBER: Lower Score is always better

    How to Play ?

  • Deal rummy is an exciting variation where you play for a fixed number of deals.

  • The number of deals played in one game will be the same as the total number of players per deal . ie for2 players deals , there will be 2 and 3 deal games.

  • At the end of every deal , the winner will win chips from losing players depending on their scoreAt the end of the game, player with highest chips wins the game.

  • In 3 Deals, after two rounds, if one player is 160 more than another player, the game will be over immediately.

    • Other Rules

  • Compulsory : To finish the game , you must declare at least two sequences , one of which must be a pure sequence . Other 2 groups can be sets / sequences .

  • In case of Printed JOKER is declared as a JOKER, Ace card of any suit is considered as a JOKER.

  • If 6 cards are grouped together as a sequence, that will be considered as a single sequence , not two.

  • Player can drop off from the round if they think they cannot win. If player drop on their first turn , they lose 20 points . If Player drop after their first turn they lose 40 points.

  • After the winner's declaration, if some player's hand score is 0 points, he will be counted a minimum score of 2 points.

    How to Play ?

  • POOL players pay a fixed entry fee which forms the prize pool.

  • Winner of every deal gets 0 points, other players gets points which are added to their score.

  • POOL101:A player is eliminated when his score becomes equal to or greater than 101.

  • Player can drop off from the round if they think they cannot win. If player drop on their first turn , they lose 20pt points . If Player drop after their first turn they lose AOpt points.

  • POOL201:A player is eliminated when his score becomes equal to or greater than 201.

  • After the winner's declaration, if some player's hand score is 0 points, he will be counted a minimum score of 2 points.

    • Other Rules

  • Compulsory : To finish the game , you must declare at least two sequences , one of which must be a pure sequence . Other 2 groups can be sets / sequences .

  • In case of Printed JOKER is declared as a JOKER, Ace card of any suit is considered as a JOKER.

  • If 6 cards are grouped together as a sequence, that will be considered as a single sequence , not two.

  • Player can drop off from the round if they think they cannot win. If player drop on their first turn , they lose 20 points . If Player drop after their first turn they lose 40 points.

  • After the winner's declaration, if some player's hand score is 0 points, he will be counted a minimum score of 2 points.

    • Split Rules

  • The number of players remaining in the game at the end of a deal is 3 or 2 on a table where the game started with more than 3 players.

  • The number of players remaining in the game at the end of a deal is 2 ona table where the game started with 3 players.

  • The number of drops/buy-in remaining after equating all players drops should be equal to at least 1 Entry fee.

    • A player has to request for prize and all remaining players have to accept split. Only then system will process the split request.
    Among the players who accept for prize split, the split will be processed as follows:

  • Drops remaining for each of the players will be equated to that of the player Dye with least drops remaining. After equating, the excess drops remaining with each player will be paidout from the prize pool as (number of excess drops remaining * Entry Fee)

  • The remaining amount in the prize pool will then be equally distributedcle among the players

    • For example: In a pool 101 table with 25 where the game started with more than 3 players an the table is now down to 3 players. Assuming Player1 has 3 drops remaining, Player2 has 1 drop and Player3 has no drops remaining respectively. Below representation is applicable even if there are rejoins on the table:

    Prize Pool =150
    1 drop =25
    Player1: 3 Drops
    Player2: 1 Drop
    Player3: 0 Drops

    System should first equate the number of drops remaining for each player to the player with least drops i.e. Player1 and Player2 will get a better cut of the prize pool

    Player1: 3 X 25 =75, remaining drops: 0
    Player2: 1 X 25 =25, remaining drops: 0
    Player3: remaining drops: 0

    Remaining Prize Pool =150 - 75 + 25 = 50 (is greater than 25 or 1 drop)
    Remaining Prize Pool distribution =50/number of players remaining = 50/3 = 16.67

    Prize split amounts:
    Player1: 75+16.66 =91.66
    Player2: 25+16.67 =41.67
    Player3: 16.67

    How to Play ?

  • Deal rummy is an exciting variation where you play for a fixed number of deals.

  • The number of deals played in one game will be the same as the total number of players per deal . ie for2 players deals , there will be 2 and 3 deal games.

  • At the end of every deal , the winner will win chips from losing players depending on their scoreAt the end of the game, player with highest chips wins the game.

  • In 3 Deals, after two rounds, if one player is 160 more than another player, the game will be over immediately.

    • Other Rules

  • Compulsory : To finish the game , you must declare at least two sequences , one of which must be a pure sequence . Other 2 groups can be sets / sequences .

  • In case of Printed JOKER is declared as a JOKER, Ace card of any suit is considered as a JOKER.

  • If 6 cards are grouped together as a sequence, that will be considered as a single sequence , not two.

  • If you won at first round, the player who haven't discard yet will be counted half of the score of the hand, if the player has discarded and the score of the hand will he canted.

  • After the winner's declaration, if some player's hand score is 0 points, he will be counted a minimum score of 2 points.

    How to Play ?

  • Players play to make a valid declaration to win a points game.

  • When a player makes a valid declaration , all cards of opponent players which are not part of valid sequences / sets are added and rewarded to winning player.

  • Always try to minimise the higher point cards in your hand to have lesser risk of loosing.

  • Player can drop off from the round if they think they cannot win. If player drop on their first turn , they lose 15 points . If Player drop after their first turn they lose 30 points.

    • Other Rules

  • Compulsory : To finish the game , you must declare at least two sequences , one of which must be a pure sequence . Other 2 groups can be sets / sequences.

  • In case of Printed JOKER is declared as a JOKER, Ace card of any suit is considered as a JOKER.

  • If 6 cards are grouped together as a sequence, that will be considered as a single sequence , not two.

  • If you won at first round, the player who haven't discard yet will be counted half of the score of the hand, if the player has discarded and the score of the hand will he canted.

  • After the winner's declaration, if some player's hand score is 0 points, he will be counted a minimum score of 2 points.

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