Objective of the Game
Rummy is played with two decks of cards including two Jokers. The goal is to form valid sequences and sets from 13 cards by drawing and discarding cards. One pile is closed (unseen), and one is open (discard pile).
A valid declaration requires at least two sequences, one of which must be a pure sequence. Without a pure sequence, a player cannot win.
Card Values
Cards rank from Ace to King. Ace, Jack, Queen, and King are worth 10 points each. Number cards carry their face value (e.g., 5 = 5 points).
1. Sequences
Pure Sequence
A sequence of 3+ consecutive cards of the same suit, without using any Joker.
- Example: 5♥ 6♥ 7♥
- Example: 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ 6♠
Impure Sequence
A sequence that uses a Joker as a replacement.
- 6♦ 7♦ Q♠ 9♦ (Q♠ as Joker replacing 8♦)
- 5♠ Q♥ 7♠ 8♠ PJ (Q♥ as wild Joker for 6♠, PJ as 9♠)
2. Sets
A group of 3+ cards of the same value but different suits. Jokers can be used.
- A♥ A♣ A♦
- 8♦ 8♣ 8♠ 8♥
- 9♦ Q♠ 9♠ 9♥ (Q♠ as Joker for 9♣)
Invalid Set Example: Q♥ Q♥ Q♦ (duplicate suit); 7♠ 7♥ 7♦ 7♠ (duplicate suit)
How to Play
- Each player is dealt 13 cards.
- Draw from closed or open deck and discard one card.
- Form sequences and sets with the 13 cards.
- At least 2 sequences needed, 1 must be pure.
- Declare when the hand is complete.
Winning Tips
- Make a pure sequence first.
- Discard high point cards early (A, K, Q, J).
- Avoid picking from the discard pile.
- Use Jokers smartly to reduce points.
- Recheck cards before declaring.
Common Terms
Rummy Table
Where 2–6 players sit to play.
Joker & Wild Cards
Used to substitute missing cards in sets/sequences.
Draw & Discard
Draw from pile → discard one card every turn.
Sorting
Organize cards to reduce errors and confusion.
Drop
Leaving the game early incurs penalty points.
Cash Tournament
Play for real money prizes; knockout format.
Invalid Declaration
Declaration made with incorrect groupings loses instantly.
Examples of Invalid Declarations
- Duplicate suits in a set: Q♥ Q♥ Q♦
- No pure sequence: K♥ K♠ K♦ | 6♥ 7♥ Joker
- Missing second sequence: Q♥ Q♠ Q♦ | 6♥ 7♥ 8♥ 9♥