Rummy Game - How to Play

Rummy is a card game that is played using two decks of cards, with total of two Jokers, between 2-6 players.

Rummy Game

The basic goal of rummy is to form sets(three or four cards of the same rank) and sequences(three or more consecutive cards of the same suit).
A player can draw and discard cards from the two piles available, to form valid sets and sequences.
Pile 1 is a closed pile, where a player cannot see the card that he is drawing. Pile 2 is an open pile that is formed by the cards discarded by players.
To declare a game, a player has to group the 13 cards in hand to form one pure sequence, one impure sequence and sets.


To become a master at game of rummy, it is important to know:
1. The Objective
2. Rummy Rules
3. The Gameplay
4. Gaming Tips
5. Points Calculation

1. The Objective 

The objective of rummy card game is to arrange the 13 cards into valid sets and sequences. To win the game, a compulsory pure sequence along with an impure sequence and sets need to be arranged. The most important rummy rule is that without a pure sequence, a valid declaration cannot be made.

2. Rummy Rules

a. Scoring Rules

  • Cards in each suit rank low to high starting with Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen and King.
  • Face cards (K,Q,J) are worth 10 points each.
  • Aces are worth 1 point each.
  • Number Cards are worth their face value - For example, 5 cards will have 5 points and so on.

b. Game Rules

How to form Sequences?

A sequence is formed by grouping three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. There are two types of sequences that are formed;
1. Pure Sequence - A group of three or more cards of the same suit, placed in consecutive order.
Note: No Joker or Wildcard is used to form a pure sequence.
2. Impure Sequence - A group of three or more cards of the same suit with one or more Joker card used.

How to form Sets?

A set is formed by grouping three or four cards of the same value but of different suits. Wildcard and Jokers can be used to form a set.
Note: Two or more cards of the same suit cannot be used in a set. A set cannot have more than four cards.

3. The Gameplay

How To Play Rummy Game?

  • Each player is dealt with 13 cards.
  • One random card is picked to be the Joker and can then be used to form impure sequence/set.
  • Each player has to draw and discard cards in turn, to form one pure sequence.
  • Other remaining cards can be arranged to form valid sequences and sets.
  • The declaration is done and the game is Won.

4. Gaming Tips 

Stay a step ahead of your competitors using these quick tips.
  • Form the pure sequence at the very beginning of the game. Without a pure sequence, a player cannot make a declaration.
  • Jokers play an important role in rummy, but remember, they cannot be used to form a pure sequence.
  • Discard higher point cards like Ace, Jack, Queen and King. Replace them with Joker to reduce the point load, in case you lose the game.
  • Avoid picking from the discard pile as much as possible. It could give away what hand you are trying to group.
  • 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.

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