Rummy has always found popularity and love in India, a country which loves its card games. People here have loved it more due to its wonderful combination of skills and strategies. While many play the version with 13 cards, several other variations can also be considered. Let’s look at a few kinds of Rummy designed to keep your nights of play fresh and fun.
Points Rummy
If you like fast-paced action, then Points Rummy is just right for you. This version is a fast game with set values in rupees for each point. Whoever forms valid sets and sequences first wins collects points from other players based on their hand. Its simplicity and speed make Points Rummy perfect for beginners or people who haven’t got a lot of time.
Pool Rummy
For those who enjoy longer and more intense gaming sessions, Pool Rummy offers the best balance. In Pool Rummy, the object is not to accumulate points. Once players exceed a certain threshold (usually 101 or 201), they are eliminated. The final player standing wins the game. This Rummy variant is very strategic, requiring careful planning to play well.
Deals Rummy
Deals Rummy adds another layer of strategy to the game. Players will get a fixed number of hands or deals and those with the highest chips in the end will emerge victorious. For those who like mind games and want to push themselves to the limits of their Rummy skill, Deals Rummy is the variant for you to consider.
Indian Rummy
A favorite both at home and abroad, Indian Rummy requires two decksand13 cards. Your objective? Get rid of all your cards by making sets and sequences. Each hand has 13 frequent shuffles to keep the cards in play active – so you will never get bored. This game is transformed into a completely unique event by the addition of the Joker rule. The ultimate goal of this variation is to make a sequence without any Jokers at all.
Gin Rummy
Gin Rummy is played much more internationally than in its country of origin, India. It’s a game of 10 cards, and the aim is to form sets and runs–just as we have seen with Indian Rummy but with fewer cards. Because Gin Rummy is played with fewer cards than other forms it offers a faster game. It is ideal for when you want to practise but don’t have the time or inclination to go through a period of the game.
The Fun of Trying Rummy Variants
Rummy is a predominantly skill-based game above all else. Playing the same versions repeatedly may lead to boredom. Different rummy variations provide new problems and fresh perspectives on strategy to keep the game going.
Therefore, upon the next Rummy evening, get together and have a change! Test your skills with one of these new variations, let your friends share in the fun and see who’s the first to master it expertly.
