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– Rummy Rules
1. Rummy is played between 2-6 players using 2 decks of cards. Each player is given 13 cards in the game and a random card is selected as Wild Joker.There are 2 kinds of decks in Rummy- One is an open deck and the other one is a closed deck. The players can either pick a card from the open deck if it makes a good addition to their melds or they ca n pick a card from a closed deck before discarding their card to the open deck.The player should keep drawing or discard cards to form valid sets and sequences of the 13 win the game, the player has to arrange/group 13 cards into valid sequences and sets (at least one pure sequence and other valid sequence or sets).
2. Lets understand what is a Set and a Sequence.
3. Forming Sets:A group of three or more cards carrying the same value but of different suits is called a SET. A joker can be one of the cards in a Set. There are two types of Sets: Valid Set and Invalid Set.
4. Examples of Valid Sets:(i) A A A(All the Ace cards are from different suits)
5. (ii) 8 8 8 8 (All 8 value cards are from different suits)
6. (iii) 6 Q 6 6 (Q is used as a wild joker to form a set)
7. (iv) 5 5 5 PJ (Printed Joker is used to replace 5 to make a set)
8. Invalid Set:A group of cards with two or more cards of the same suit leads you to an Invalid Set.
9. Example of Invalid Set:Q Q Q (This set has two Qs of the same suit which makes it an invalid set)
10. Forming Sequences:A group of 3 or more consecutive cards of the same suit is called a SEQUENCE. There are 2 types of sequences in Rummy and they are,
11. Pure Sequence:A group of three or more cards of the same suit when placed in consecutive order forms a Pure Sequence. Pure Sequence cannot contain a Joker or Wild Card.
12. Example:(i) 5 6 7 (3 cards of same suit in consecutive order, no joker/wild card is used)
13. (ii) 5 6 7 (3 cards of same suit in consecutive order, no joker/wild card is used)
14. Valid Sequence:A group of 3 or more cards of the same suit where one or more joker cards is/are used to replace the missing number in the set.
15. Example:(i) 6 7 Q 9 (Q is used as wild joker to replace 8 and to form a valid sequence)
16. (ii) 5 Q 7 8 PJ (Q is a wild joker that is replacing 6 and the Printed Joker is replacing 9 )
17. The first person who manages to form his/her cards into the combinations mentioned above wins the game!
- Points RummyPoints Rummy is the fastest variant where each game lasts for one deal only. After each game, the winner gets the winnings from the other players depending on the count and point value.
- Up to 6 players can participate in a game of Points Rummy. You can select a point value from a list of Point Values offered by City Rummy.
- Winnings of Winner = [Sum of Counts of other players X point value] – City Rummy Commission.
- Key Points:It is one of the variants of 13 cards Rummy.
- It is quick and exciting which keeps you alert and on your toes.
- Its usually finished in a few rounds as it is fast-paced in nature.
- The players play for points that have pre-decided money value called as Point Value.
- Player with a valid declaration wins the game and cash.
- If you get disconnected, the game gets into Auto Play mode. In case you do not return before the game ends or 3 turns, you will be middle dropped. Only Middle Drop will be taken as your count and not full count in cases where you dont get re-connected and the game ends before your 3rd turn after disconnection.
- If you want to drop, you can select the Auto Drop button and your hand will be automatically dropped when your turn comes.
- You can play continuously as long as you dont exhaust your balance, you may refill in between games & continue to play seamlessly.
- In case of Deal Show, count for players who have not played yet will be Half Count rounded to the next integer. For example, if your count is 39, 20 will be considered.
- If you leave during the game, full count (80) * Point value will be deducted and be passed on to the winning player.
- Drop value in a Points Rummy Game is 10 for a First Drop & 30 for a Middle Drop.
- Your Balance will be updated after every game and you need to have a balance of Full Count (80) * Point Value in order to play the next game. You may refill your balance at any time.
- (A) Ace : 10 points each card.
- (K) King : 10 points each card.
- (Q) Queen : 10 points each card.
- (J) Jack : 10 points each card.
- Joker : 0 points.
- Wild Joker : 0 points.
- Remaining cards : Same value as to what number is on the card.
- Example: 4 5 6 (OR) 7 8 9 : 4 points, 5 points, 6 points (OR) 7 points, 8 points, 9 points.
- The Player who loses receives points based on the remaining cards in his hand.
- The Pure Sequence is important in your set. If you have a Valid Sequence but no Pure Sequence in your set, it is considered to be INVALID.
- Wrong show declaration will cost you 80 points.
- Form a pure sequence as soon as you receive the cards. As you know that a declaration cannot be made without a pure sequence in your melds.
- Try not to draw cards from the discarded pile as your opponent might understand the formation of your cards and may pick the card that you need.
- You can also replace the high point cards like Ace (A), Jack (J), Queen (Q) and King (K) with Wild Joker or Joker cards. In case if you are losing a game, it will at least reduce the points in your melds.
- Always recheck all your cards before making a declaration in the game. As an invalid declaration will make you lose full count.
- Pay attention to the cards that are being discarded by other players.
- If you want to drop the game, do it at the beginning as you will get lesser points at the initial stage and more points at a later stage.
- Always keep the middle cards to yourself, it might be useful some or the other way to finish your set.
- The more the merrier, Jokers are the key to winning the game. After you finish the pure sequence, use jokers to finish other sets and sequences.
- Arrange your cards in the hand with different colour sequences to avoid confusion. Example- Red hearts, Black spades, Red Diamonds.
- Trick your opponent to discard the card that you need to finish your set. For example, If you have 9 9 10, you can discard the 10 card and trick your opponent into thinking that you will not require 9 .
- Understand how sequences and sets work. Your sequences can have 4 cards as well.
- You should not wait for the right cards but try to quickly change the sequence of cards that you receive to make a sequence/set.
- Rummy is so thrilling that sometimes we forget about everything else and just play. We spend hours and hours playing Rummy together without knowing it. In addition, we understand that the game can become addictive due to its thrills. Divide your time effectively so you can focus on other important things. While playing rummy is fun, it is important not to overspend your money.ips to play Responsible Rummy online or even offline.
- Playing this game requires players to be over 18 years old.
- To monitor their spending, players can set a cash limit. They decide how much to spend.
- You can take a little time away from Rummy by self-deactivating if you feel you play it all the time.
- It’s okay to play for entertainment purposes, but don’t make money from it.
- The game is not a place for recovering losses.
- While playing the game, keep track of the time and engage in other activities besides playing.
- It is important to balance your work and leisure time in order to accomplish everything.
- In Rummy, you could set aside some extra money for entertainment. This will allow you to keep track of how much you are spending on Rummy.
- By playing Rummy, you will only create more problems and more debts for yourself.
- To ensure that there are no collusions on the Rummy tables, advanced fraud detection systems are built into the game.
- In order to detect any Fair Play Violations, our team of experts monitors all games played on RummyJacks at all times.
- The allocation of players to a table & seating is done at random, and no seats are fixed in advance.
- The cards are shuffled using a certified Random number generator (RNG) to ensure there is no possibility of partiality.
- Every move a player makes during the game is tracked by our Anti-Fraud & Fairplay Checks, and an alert is automatically raised if any signs of fair play violations are found.
- We thoroughly scrutinize suspected games. If our system/team finds any Fair Play Violation, the account(s) of the player(s) who have committed the violation will be suspended and their wallet balances frozen.
- It is possible to block and potentially seize the wallet balances of players who have won or have helped or colluded in committing Fair Play Violations. Following further review, they may be refunded partially or forfeited entirely. In addition to the entry fees for suspected games, we reserve the right to deduct an additional penalty from users who violated the rules.
- A complete review by our team may result in a complete refund of entry fees for players affected by Fair Play Violations.
- RummyJacks players agree to ensure fair play and not engage in any Fair Play Violation by using technical or non-technical means to manipulate game outcomes.
- As a VIP, every player is equally important to us. We try to resolve all issues as soon as possible.
- Our Customer Support team is warm and welcoming, and will be able to answer all your questions and concerns.
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The Rules of Rummy
- Rummy is played between 2-6 players with two decks of cards. Each player receives 13 cards and a wild card is chosen at random. There are two kinds of decks in Rummy-an open deck and a closed deck. Additionally, players can choose a card from the open deck if it fits well with their melds, or they can select a card from the closed deck before discarding their card. To win the game, a player must arrange/group 13 cards into valid sequences and sets (at least one pure sequence and another valid sequence or set). To win, the player must keep drawing or discarding cards to form valid sets and sequences.
- Let’s examine what a Set and a Sequence are.
- The process of forming sets is as follows:SET is the grouping of three or more cards with the same value but different suits, including a joker. There are two types of Sets: Valid Sets and Invalid Sets.
- Valid sets include:A A A (all Aces are from different suits)
- Secondly, 8 8 8 8 (all 8 value cards are different suits)
- A wild joker is 6 6 6 (which forms a set)
- To make a set, 5 5 5 PJs are used in place of the Printed Joker.
- Set that is invalid:If you have two or more cards of the same suit in a set, you have an invalid set.
- Here is an example of an invalid set:Two Qs of the same suit are invalid in this set because it has two Qs of the same suit.
- Sequences of formation:A SEQUENCE consists of 3 or more consecutive cards of the same suit. There are 2 types of sequences in Rummy:
- A pure sequence is as follows:When three or more cards of the same suit are placed in consecutive order, they form a Pure Sequence. A Pure Sequence cannot contain a Joker or Wild Card.
- As an example:There are three cards of the same suit arranged consecutively, no jokers or wild cards are used.
- Three cards of the same suit are used in consecutive order, no joker or wild card is used.
- The sequence should be as follows:An arrangement of three or more cards of the same suit with one or more joker cards replacing the missing cards.
- As an example:The wild joker is Q, which replaces the number 8 and forms a valid sequence.
- A wild joker is replacing 6 and a printed joker is replacing 9 in the five, ten, and eight face cards.
- Play begins when a player forms the combinations mentioned above with his/her cards.
- Points RummyPoints Rummy is the fastest variant where each game lasts for one deal only. After each game, the winner gets the winnings from the other players depending on the count and point value.
- Up to 6 players can participate in a game of Points Rummy. You can select a point value from a list of Point Values offered by City Rummy.
- Winnings of Winner = [Sum of Counts of other players X point value] – City Rummy Commission.
- Key Points:It is one of the variants of 13 cards Rummy.
- It is quick and exciting which keeps you alert and on your toes.
- Its usually finished in a few rounds as it is fast-paced in nature.
- The players play for points that have pre-decided money value called as Point Value.
- Player with a valid declaration wins the game and cash.
- If you get disconnected, the game gets into Auto Play mode. In case you do not return before the game ends or 3 turns, you will be middle dropped. Only Middle Drop will be taken as your count and not full count in cases where you dont get re-connected and the game ends before your 3rd turn after disconnection.
- If you want to drop, you can select the Auto Drop button and your hand will be automatically dropped when your turn comes.
- You can play continuously as long as you dont exhaust your balance, you may refill in between games & continue to play seamlessly.
- In case of Deal Show, count for players who have not played yet will be Half Count rounded to the next integer. For example, if your count is 39, 20 will be considered.
- If you leave during the game, full count (80) * Point value will be deducted and be passed on to the winning player.
- Drop value in a Points Rummy Game is 10 for a First Drop & 30 for a Middle Drop.
- Your Balance will be updated after every game and you need to have a balance of Full Count (80) * Point Value in order to play the next game. You may refill your balance at any time.
- (A) Ace : 10 points each card.
- (K) King: 10 points per card.
- (Q) Queen: 10 points per card.
- (J) Jack : 10 points each card.
- Joker : 0 points.
- Wild Joker : 0 points.
- Remaining cards : Same value as indicated on the card.
- Example: 4 5 6 (OR) 7 8 9 : 4 points, 5 points, 6 points (OR) 7 points, 8 points, 9 points.
- The player who loses receives points based on the remaining cards in his hand.
- A set that does not have a Pure Sequence in it is considered invalid. If you have a Valid Sequence in your set but no Pure Sequence, it is considered invalid.
- 80 points will be deducted if you make the wrong show declaration.
- As soon as you receive the cards, begin forming a pure sequence. As you know, a declaration cannot be made without a pure sequence.
- If you draw cards from the discard pile, make sure you don’t pick the card you need from the pile as your opponent may understand how your cards are formed.
- As an alternative, you can replace high point cards such as Ace (A), Jack (J), Queen (Q) and King (K) with Wild Joker or Joker cards if you are losing the game.
- If you make an invalid declaration in the game, you will lose the full count. Always check all your cards before making a declaration.
- Keep an eye on the cards that other players are discarding.
- You will get less points at the beginning, but more points at the end if you drop the game at the beginning.
- The middle cards should always be kept for yourself, as they may prove useful in some way.
- Jokers are the key to winning the game. Once you finish the pure sequence, use jokers to finish other sets or sequences.
- If you want to avoid confusion, arrange your cards in different colour sequences. For example, red hearts, black spades, red diamonds.
- By discarding the 10 card, you can trick your opponent into thinking that you won’t need 9 to complete your set. For example, if you have 9 9 10 , you can discard the 10 card and make them think you won’t need 9.
- It’s important that you understand how sequences and sets work. Sequences may include four cards. You shouldn’t wait for the right cards, but rather try to change the sequence of cards that you receive quickly to form a sequence or set.
- Sometimes, we lose track of everything else and get caught up in Rummy. We play Rummy for hours and hours together without realizing it. In addition, we understand that the game provides some sort of thrill and that it can be addictive. To manage your timege your time responsibly, we want you to divide your time effectively, so you can have time for other meaningful things. Even though rummy is enjoyable, you should not spend too much money playing it. Whether you want to play offline or online, here are some tips for taking part in Responsible Rummy.
- This game is only available to players over the age of 18.
- The players can set a cash limit to monitor their spending. It’s up to them how much they want to spend.
- If you feel like you are engaged in Rummy all the time then Self-deactivation is the right option for you to take a break from the game.
- Play for entertainment purposes and do not try to earn a living out of it.
- It is not advisable to try to recover your losses in a game.
- Keep track of the time while playing the game and spend the day doing other activities as well.
- You need to balance your work and leisure time to get everything done.
- You could set aside some extra money for entertainment purposes in Rummy. By doing that you know how much money you are spending on Rummy.
- You cannot pay for your debts by playing Rummy. It will only create more problems and more debts for you.
- In order to enhance the user’s gaming experience, Fraud Detection Systems are deployed in the game. This ensures that there is not collusion at the Rummy tables.
- RummyJacks’ experts monitor all games played so that any Fair Play violations can be detected at any time. Allotment to a table & seating is done on a completely random basis and no seat is pre-fixed for any game whatsoever
- Using a certified Random number generator (RNG), cards are shuffled to ensure no partiality.
- Anti-Fraud & Fair Play checks track all movements made by players during the game, and if any signs of Fair Play violations are detected, an alert is raised automatically.
- If our system/team detects any Fair Play Violation, the account of such player(s) will be suspended immediately and their wallet balance will be frozen as well.
- If a player won, or helped or colluded in committing a Fair Play Violation, their wallet balances may be seized and blocked. After further review, they may be refunded in part or forfeited in full. Users who violate the rules can be fined up to three times the entry fee for all suspected games.
- Following a complete investigation by our team, players affected by Fair Play Violations may receive a complete refund of their entry fees.
- In RummyJacks, players agree to adhere to fair play by ensuring fair play by engaging in technical or non-technical means to manipulate game outcomes whether in their favor or not.
- We strive to resolve any issues as fast as possible for each player, and we consider them all VIPs.
- We have a warm and welcoming Customer Support team that will answer all your questions and concerns.
Deals
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The Rules of Rummy
- Rummy is played between 2-6 players with two decks of cards. Each player receives 13 cards and a wild card is chosen at random. There are two kinds of decks in Rummy-an open deck and a closed deck. Additionally, players can choose a card from the open deck if it fits well with their melds, or they can select a card from the closed deck before discarding their card. To win the game, a player must arrange/group 13 cards into valid sequences and sets (at least one pure sequence and another valid sequence or set). To win, the player must keep drawing or discarding cards to form valid sets and sequences.
- Let’s examine what a Set and a Sequence are.
- The process of forming sets is as follows:SET is the grouping of three or more cards with the same value but different suits, including a joker. There are two types of Sets: Valid Sets and Invalid Sets.
- Valid sets include:A A A (all Aces are from different suits)
- Secondly, 8 8 8 8 (all 8 value cards are different suits)
- A wild joker is 6 6 6 (which forms a set)
- To make a set, 5 5 5 PJs are used in place of the Printed Joker.
- Set that is invalid:If you have two or more cards of the same suit in a set, you have an invalid set.
- Here is an example of an invalid set:Two Qs of the same suit are invalid in this set because it has two Qs of the same suit.
- Sequences of formation:A SEQUENCE consists of 3 or more consecutive cards of the same suit. There are 2 types of sequences in Rummy:
- A pure sequence is as follows:When three or more cards of the same suit are placed in consecutive order, they form a Pure Sequence. A Pure Sequence cannot contain a Joker or Wild Card.
- As an example:There are three cards of the same suit arranged consecutively, no jokers or wild cards are used.
- Three cards of the same suit are used in consecutive order, no joker or wild card is used.
- The sequence should be as follows:An arrangement of three or more cards of the same suit with one or more joker cards replacing the missing cards.
- As an example:The wild joker is Q, which replaces the number 8 and forms a valid sequence.
- A wild joker is replacing 6 and a printed joker is replacing 9 in the five, ten, and eight face cards.
- Play begins when a player forms the combinations mentioned above with his/her cards.
- Points RummyPoints Rummy is the fastest variant where each game lasts for one deal only. After each game, the winner gets the winnings from the other players depending on the count and point value.
- Up to 6 players can participate in a game of Points Rummy. You can select a point value from a list of Point Values offered by City Rummy.
- Winnings of Winner = [Sum of Counts of other players X point value] – City Rummy Commission.
- Key Points:It is one of the variants of 13 cards Rummy.
- It is quick and exciting which keeps you alert and on your toes.
- Its usually finished in a few rounds as it is fast-paced in nature.
- The players play for points that have pre-decided money value called as Point Value.
- Player with a valid declaration wins the game and cash.
- If you get disconnected, the game gets into Auto Play mode. In case you do not return before the game ends or 3 turns, you will be middle dropped. Only Middle Drop will be taken as your count and not full count in cases where you dont get re-connected and the game ends before your 3rd turn after disconnection.
- If you want to drop, you can select the Auto Drop button and your hand will be automatically dropped when your turn comes.
- You can play continuously as long as you dont exhaust your balance, you may refill in between games & continue to play seamlessly.
- In case of Deal Show, count for players who have not played yet will be Half Count rounded to the next integer. For example, if your count is 39, 20 will be considered.
- If you leave during the game, full count (80) * Point value will be deducted and be passed on to the winning player.
- Drop value in a Points Rummy Game is 10 for a First Drop & 30 for a Middle Drop.
- Your Balance will be updated after every game and you need to have a balance of Full Count (80) * Point Value in order to play the next game. You may refill your balance at any time.
- (A) Ace : 10 points each card.
- (K) King: 10 points per card.
- (Q) Queen: 10 points per card.
- (J) Jack : 10 points each card.
- Joker : 0 points.
- Wild Joker : 0 points.
- Remaining cards : Same value as indicated on the card.
- Example: 4 5 6 (OR) 7 8 9 : 4 points, 5 points, 6 points (OR) 7 points, 8 points, 9 points.
- The player who loses receives points based on the remaining cards in his hand.
- A set that does not have a Pure Sequence in it is considered invalid. If you have a Valid Sequence in your set but no Pure Sequence, it is considered invalid.
- 80 points will be deducted if you make the wrong show declaration.
- As soon as you receive the cards, begin forming a pure sequence. As you know, a declaration cannot be made without a pure sequence.
- If you draw cards from the discard pile, make sure you don’t pick the card you need from the pile as your opponent may understand how your cards are formed.
- As an alternative, you can replace high point cards such as Ace (A), Jack (J), Queen (Q) and King (K) with Wild Joker or Joker cards if you are losing the game.
- If you make an invalid declaration in the game, you will lose the full count. Always check all your cards before making a declaration.
- Keep an eye on the cards that other players are discarding.
- You will get less points at the beginning, but more points at the end if you drop the game at the beginning.
- The middle cards should always be kept for yourself, as they may prove useful in some way.
- Jokers are the key to winning the game. Once you finish the pure sequence, use jokers to finish other sets or sequences.
- If you want to avoid confusion, arrange your cards in different colour sequences. For example, red hearts, black spades, red diamonds.
- By discarding the 10 card, you can trick your opponent into thinking that you won’t need 9 to complete your set. For example, if you have 9 9 10 , you can discard the 10 card and make them think you won’t need 9.
- It’s important that you understand how sequences and sets work. Sequences may include four cards. You shouldn’t wait for the right cards, but rather try to change the sequence of cards that you receive quickly to form a sequence or set.
- Sometimes, we lose track of everything else and get caught up in Rummy. We play Rummy for hours and hours together without realizing it. In addition, we understand that the game provides some sort of thrill and that it can be addictive. To manage your timege your time responsibly, we want you to divide your time effectively, so you can have time for other meaningful things. Even though rummy is enjoyable, you should not spend too much money playing it. Whether you want to play offline or online, here are some tips for taking part in Responsible Rummy.
- This game is only available to players over the age of 18.
- The players can set a cash limit to monitor their spending. It’s up to them how much they want to spend.
- If you feel like you are engaged in Rummy all the time then Self-deactivation is the right option for you to take a break from the game.
- Play for entertainment purposes and do not try to earn a living out of it.
- It is not advisable to try to recover your losses in a game.
- Keep track of the time while playing the game and spend the day doing other activities as well.
- You need to balance your work and leisure time to get everything done.
- You could set aside some extra money for entertainment purposes in Rummy. By doing that you know how much money you are spending on Rummy.
- You cannot pay for your debts by playing Rummy. It will only create more problems and more debts for you.
- In order to enhance the user’s gaming experience, Fraud Detection Systems are deployed in the game. This ensures that there is not collusion at the Rummy tables.
- RummyJacks’ experts monitor all games played so that any Fair Play violations can be detected at any time. Allotment to a table & seating is done on a completely random basis and no seat is pre-fixed for any game whatsoever
- Using a certified Random number generator (RNG), cards are shuffled to ensure no partiality.
- Anti-Fraud & Fair Play checks track all movements made by players during the game, and if any signs of Fair Play violations are detected, an alert is raised automatically.
- If our system/team detects any Fair Play Violation, the account of such player(s) will be suspended immediately and their wallet balance will be frozen as well.
- If a player won, or helped or colluded in committing a Fair Play Violation, their wallet balances may be seized and blocked. After further review, they may be refunded in part or forfeited in full. Users who violate the rules can be fined up to three times the entry fee for all suspected games.
- Following a complete investigation by our team, players affected by Fair Play Violations may receive a complete refund of their entry fees.
- In RummyJacks, players agree to adhere to fair play by ensuring fair play by engaging in technical or non-technical means to manipulate game outcomes whether in their favor or not.
- We strive to resolve any issues as fast as possible for each player, and we consider them all VIPs.
- We have a warm and welcoming Customer Support team that will answer all your questions and concerns.
