Introduction to Indian Rummy
Indian Rummy is a skill-based card game played with 2–6 players using 1–2 standard decks (including jokers). The goal is to form valid sequences and sets before your opponents. It combines strategy, quick thinking, and a bit of luck, making it a favorite at social gatherings and online platforms like RummyCircle or Junglee Rummy.
How to Play Indian Rummy
1. Setup
Each player gets 13 cards.
Remaining cards form the draw pile; the top card starts the discard pile.
Jokers: Wild jokers (randomly chosen) and printed jokers can substitute any card.
2. Objective
Arrange all 13 cards into:
At least 2 sequences, one of which must be pure (no joker).
Remaining cards can be sets/sequences.
Sequence: 3+ consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., ♥5-♥6-♥7).
Set: 3–4 cards of the same rank, different suits (e.g., ♠7-♥7-♦7).
3. Gameplay
Draw: Pick a card from the draw/discard pile.
Discard: Throw one card to the discard pile.
Declare: Once your cards meet the objective, declare (show your melds).
4. Winning
A valid declaration wins the game.
Opponents get penalty points based on unmelded cards.
5. Key Rules
Invalid Declaration: 80-point penalty.
Drop Options:
First Drop: 20 points.
Middle Drop: 40 points.
Example Hand
Pure Sequence: ♣8-♣9-♣10
Impure Sequence: ♥J-♥Q-◆Q (joker as ♥K)
Set: ♦A-♠A-♥A