There are many card games around, most of them are now available online. Many card games are usually games of chance, depending largely on the luck of the draw rather than actual skills. Unlike other games 13 cards Indian Rummy is a game that requires sharp skills for the player to maneuver himself/ herself through the intricacies of the game.
Of course, even in a game like Rummy certain things are decided randomly like who gets to play first, the order of play and the Joker card. The cards you are dealt with, are also random. However once the cards are in hand, turning the cards in hand into a winning hand is a matter of skill. That is why Rummy is classified as the thinking man’s game.
Keeping this in mind the veterans of the game follow certain rules, which help them emerge winners of the this game. A few are given below:
Knowing when to quit: Though the Rummy Card Game is a game of skill, sometimes the skill lies in also knowing when to quit. Sometimes the cards in hand could be really dismal, offering no chance of winning. In that case it is better for the player to drop from the game at the beginning itself. This way the player can limit the damage to the allocated penalty rather than incur a lot of negative points.
Knowing what to card to pick up from the open pile: The usual pattern of Rummy is pick and discard, wherein the player has the option to pick the open card thrown by the player playing before him. Unless the card in the open pile actually helps in forming a set or sequence,it is prudent not to pick the same. Picking an open card is like an open declaration to your opponents regarding the cards you hold.This could probably help them judge at what level of the game you are.
Knowing what cards are to be thrown last: Sometimes in the game of Rummy you may end up with duplicate cards. Once you have the cards in hand you know that these cards could be in demand for other players to form sequences and sets. It is important to retain these cards as long as possible to gain the advantage. However if the points on the cards are high it is important to discard the cards at the earliest.
Knowing to change the order of cards to suit different situations: It is very important to keep changing the order of cards to suit the situation. For example if you happen to have a sequence consisting of King, queen and ace of hearts, along with a 2 and 3 of the same suit. You can use the Ace to form a sequence with 2 and 3 if you happen to acquire a Jack of hearts results in two sequences of three each, rather than one sequence of four cards.
These are just a few pointers to get going on this interesting and skillful game of Rummy. As you keep on playing the game you will be forming a few good strategies based on your own experiences and observations.
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