A Dummy’s Guide To Play Indian Rummy

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A Dummys Guide To Play Indian Rummy

• Want to learn how to play the Indian rummy card
  game? Well, your mind might be flooded with loads
  of questions and a bit of confusion.
• But, if you are thinking that this would be
  difficult and you may take a long while before
  actually learning the game, fret not! Here, we
  will explain all the basic stuff you need to know
  in order to get started.

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What is Rummy (Indian)?

• Rummy is a draw-and-discard game wherein the
  players get a set of cards each, which must be
  improved in the course of the game.
• There are several versions of this game and here
  we will talk about the Indian rummy
  game explained for dummies. It is played with a
  deck of cards and each deck consists of 54 cards.
  
• It can be played with 2 or more players, and more
  decks of cards might be needed for more players.

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Game Objective Rummy for Dummies

• Basically, your goal is to meld (arrange) your
  cards into the following two types of
  combinations
• Sequences These are consecutive arrangement of 3
  or more cards of the same suit.
• Sets These are 3 or 4 cards of the same rank but
  different suits.

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How to Play Rummy for Dummies (Rules for 13 Card
Game )?

• Remember this is easy but you might need to play
  more and practice in the beginning until you get
  a hang of it. Not only does it help you get
  better, you will enjoy the game all the more.
• So, here we explain how to get started
• Usually, 2 decks are used in a game and there are
  about 2-6 players.

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• Now, one dealer is randomly chosen among the
  players, and thereafter each player takes the
  role for the games that follow.
• The dealer shuffles all the cards together and
  distributes 13 cards each to every player.
• Randomly, the dealer picks out a card from the
  remaining deck and it becomes the Joker, which
  is a wild card that substitutes all other cards
  in the game.

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• Apart from this, there are 2 printed Jokers too
  that have the same feature.
• The points/value of the cards increase in the
  ascending order Ace, 2, 3.. 10, Jack, Queen and
  King.
• However, Ace, Jack, Queen and King hold 10
  points each and the number cards represent the
  value of the respective numbers.

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• You can declare win once you haveat least 1 pure
  sequence (a sequence without Jokers)
• another sequence (can be with or without Jokers)
• all other cards can be sets or runs

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How to Win Rummy?

• Here are some points to remember while playing
  rummy in order to better your winning chances
• Closely watch the pile of cards in the centre and
  understand how to use it.
• Observe how the players pick and discard the
  cards, evaluate the pattern and plan your moves
  accordingly.
• Disguise your pure sequence by mixing it with
  other cards.
• Re-check your cards before declaring.

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Conclusion

• Now, get your cards out and start practicing at
  once. Do not forget to apply these tips. Soon
  before you realize, you will start playing like a
  pro!
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