Rummy Game Rules

Rummy is a popular skill-based card game played with 2 to 6 players and one or two standard 52-card decks, including jokers. The primary objective is to form valid sets and sequences with the cards dealt to you and declare your hand before your opponents.

1. Objective of the Game

The main goal in rummy is to arrange all 13 cards into valid combinations of sequences and/or sets. A valid declaration must include:

  • At least two sequences
  • At least one pure sequence (without any joker)
  • Remaining cards can be arranged in either sequences or sets

2. Understanding Sequences

A sequence is a group of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. There are two types of sequences:

  • Pure Sequence: A sequence formed without using a joker. Example: 5♥, 6♥, 7♥
  • Impure Sequence: A sequence formed using one or more jokers. Example: 5♠, 6♠, Joker

3. Understanding Sets

A set is a group of three or four cards of the same rank but from different suits. Example: 7♣, 7♠, 7♦. You can also use jokers in sets (but not more than one joker in a single set).

4. Use of Jokers

Jokers play a vital role in rummy. There are two types:

  • Printed Joker: The joker card included in the deck
  • Wild Joker: A randomly chosen card from the deck at the start of each game that acts as a joker

Jokers can substitute for any card when forming impure sequences or sets, but cannot be used in a pure sequence.

5. Dealing the Cards

Each player is dealt 13 cards. The remaining cards form the closed deck, and one card is placed face up to create the open deck. A wild joker is also declared.

6. Drawing and Discarding

Players take turns drawing one card from either the open or closed deck and discarding one card to the open deck. The game continues in this way until one player makes a valid declaration.

7. Declaration

Once a player arranges all their cards in valid sequences and/or sets, they can click “Declare”. The system will verify the hand, and if valid, the player wins the game. An invalid declaration results in a penalty.

8. Scoring System

The winner receives 0 points. The losing players are given points based on the values of unmatched cards. Scoring rules include:

  • Face cards (J, Q, K, A) = 10 points
  • Number cards = face value
  • Jokers = 0 points
  • Maximum loss per hand = 80 points

9. Types of Rummy Variants

CardGlider offers multiple rummy formats to suit every skill level:

  • Points Rummy: Fastest version where each point has a rupee value
  • Deals Rummy: Played for a fixed number of deals; highest chip holder wins
  • Pool Rummy: Elimination-based format where players are knocked out after crossing 101 or 201 points

10. Fair Play and Ethics

CardGlider follows a strict fair play policy. Any suspicious activities like collusion, use of bots, or multiple accounts will lead to immediate suspension. Play responsibly and respectfully.

11. Responsible Gaming

Players are encouraged to play responsibly. Tools like self-exclusion, deposit limits, and game time tracking are available to help players maintain control.

12. Legal Note

Rummy is recognized as a game of skill by the Supreme Court of India and is legal in most Indian states. However, it is the player’s responsibility to ensure that playing rummy online is legal in their jurisdiction.