ABOUT RUMMY:
What is rummy?
Rummy is a skill-based card game played with two to four players. There are several versions
including Gin Rummy, Canasta, Kalooki and Mah Jong.
In standard rummy, each player is dealt 10 cards, and the remaining cards in the deck are place
faced down on the table.
The aim of the game is to get rid of all your cards, by making 'melds', or groups of cards based
on suit or number. A run contains 3 or more cards in numerical sequence (eg. 8,9,10); and a set
contains 3 or more cards of the same rank (eg. 3 Kings).
To begin, the first player takes a card from either the top of the deck, or from the upward-facing
pile of discarded cards. The player then tries to make melds or to add cards to his already formed
melds.
At the end of the turn, he or she must return a card to the discard pile.
The winner is the one who melds all his or her cards first.
In a tournament, the winner is the player with the most points.
Kalooki: In kalooki, players can use jokers or wild cards to make melds. You cannot lay your melds
until you reach a certain number count with your cards.
Canasta: Canasta has a special 7 card meld, called 'canasta' which gives the player a special bonus.
How do I play online rummy?
The game of rummy is perfectly suited to playing online. The cards are automatically dealt, and then
players decide which cards to select or reject in order to make the best melds. The only real
difference is that you are playing against virtual opponents. However, with the addition of the chat
feature, you can talk to the other players to your heart's content during the game.
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