Points, Pool & Deals Classic Rummy Cash Games and Rules
13 cards Indian Classic Rummy is a game of skill. Rules for 13 cards Indian Classic rummy are that players need to pick one card from either opened or closed deck and discard one card to the open deck. While picking and discarding cards in the rummy game, the objective for players is to make valid sequences and or sets before all opponents and finish to win the game. There are mainly 3 variants in 13 Cards Indian Classic Online Rummy, which are Points, Pool and Deals Rummy. Though rules are almost the same for each Variant of Rummy Games but calculation of scores is different. At RummyPassion.com, we make the best effort to give best gaming experience to our passionate players of classic rummy and try to explain the rules in the best possible way.
Below is an exclusively made tabular comparison of different types of Classic Rummy Rules for you.
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- Number of Cards Dealt to Each Player
13 Cards will be distributed to each player at the starting of the game.
- Pure Sequences Required
Sequence with no joker (no printed and no open card joker). In order to win, we should have at least 2 sequences and 1 must be pure.
- Minimum Sequences Required
Sequences simply means series of cards. For example: ♠A,♠2,♠3 or ♥9,♥10,♥J or ♣Q,♣K,♣A. ♦K,♦A, ♦2 is not a valid sequence.
- Maximum Number of Sequences
In order to win, we can make maximum 4 sequences but in some cases when hand cards are back to back in sequence then we make fewer but long sequences
- Minimum Sets Required
A set means same value cards of different suits. For example, ♥7,♠7,♣7 or ♥A,♠A,♣A are sets. ♥J,♣J,♣J is not a valid set as it has two same suits
- Maximum Number of Sets
In all Online Rummy Variants, players can make max 2 sets.
- Number of Decks Used
Little maths :). There are 4 types of suits i.e. Spades, Hearts, and two others; and each suit has 13 cards so 13x4 = 52 cards. Besides there is 1 Joker in each deck so 52+1 = 53 cards make one deck. In all games variations at RummyPassion we use mostly 1 deck at 2 player and 2 decks at 6 player tables.
- Printed Joker Per Deck
There is one printed Joker in each deck so if we are playing with 2 decks, we will have 2 jokers otherwise 1.
- Joker Usage
All sequences made with a joker card are always impure sequences. We can use 2 jokers per sequence/set.
- Betting Type
At RummyPassion, you can enjoy your favourite Rummy game playing with Real Money which you can add in your account by clicking here or with play with Practice Money.
- Table Size
We have 2 types of tables; 2 player tables and 6 player tables except in Deals Rummy game. 2,3,4 or 5 players can play together at a 6 player table whereas in Deals Rummy game starts only when the table is full.
- Calculation Unit
Points and Pool Rummy are calculated with Points whereas in Deals Rummy Chips are calculated. Simply, more points means more loss and more chips means we win more.
- Drop Option
You can drop your cards in case you feel your cards won't make you win.
- Initial Drop
You can immediately drop before picking any card and get 20 points or lose 20 chips in deals rummy. Please note: Deals rummy doesn’t allow you to drop if only 2 players are actively playing.
- Mid Drop
Though mid drop is not recommended, but if for some reason we drop in the middle of the game then we get 40 points in Points and Pool Rummy and lose 40 chips in Deals Rummy. Like in initial drop, you cannot drop in deals rummy if there are only 2 active players.
- Maximum loss
In case of a wrong show, if your total points/ chips add up to more than 80, you will get a maximum of 80 points or lose a maximum of 80 chips.
- Wrong Show or Invalid Declare
Your declaration is considered invalid when you do not have finished sequences and sets in the requisite manner. For example, there must be at least one pure sequence.
- Next Game Auto Start
In case of Points Rummy, the next game will automatically start after displaying the results of present game and allowing new players to join in after few seconds.
- Empty Seats Allowed on the Table
In 2 player tables there is no chance of an empty seat but in 6 player tables there may be 2,3,4,5 or 6 players who can play Points and Pool rummy game but Deals Rummy won't start till all the seats are occupied.
- Classic Rummy Variations
In 13 Cards Indian Rummy, you can play with multiple options in Pool and Deals Rummy. You can Learn in Detail About all Variants of Classic Rummy by clicking the respective links here: Points Rummy, Pool Rummy, Deals Rummy.
- Number of Deals
Points Rummy is a single deal game whereas Pool rummy you have to make sure that other all players crosses 101 or 201 (depending on the game selected) in total points which may take multiple hands and in contrast to it Deals Rummy is predefined with 2 or 3 deals.
- Initially Distributed Points/Chips
The number of chips initially distributed to play deals rummy.
- Number of Winners
There is only one winner for all three variations of the rummy game.
- Winning Hand
Be the first one to declare and make the right set of sequences & sets to make the winning hand.
- Winning the Game
By rightful and valid declaration, you win the game. Double check and arrange your sequences and sets properly before declaring.
- Rebuying
In a pool game, players who are eliminated from the game are allowed to join the game back. Rejoin is possible if the highest score among the players (who are not eliminated) is less than 79 points in a 101 pool game and 174 in a 201 pool game.
- Split Winnings
In a pool game, where the game started with 3 or more players and minimum number of players remaining in the game at the end of a deal is 2 or 3, the players can split their winnings.
- Winning Calculation
The calculation used to arrive at the amount of cash won by the winning player is shown on the score board. For Points Rummy, it is variable and for the other variants, it is a fixed amount.
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