Deals Rummy

Deals Rummy is an exciting variant of Indian Rummy played with a certain number of deals. Here is a clear breakdown of how to play and the involved rules:

What is Deals Rummy?

Deals Rummy involves the 13-Card Rummy variant where players compete over a fixed number of deals to accumulate chips according to points earned. The player who has, at the very end, the least points wins.

Rules of Deals Rummy

1. Players and Decks: The game involves the participation of 2-6 players, using 2 decks containing cards with printed jokers.

2. Objective: Reduce points by forming sequences, pure or impure, and sets.

3. Gameplay :
- 13 cards are initiated into each player's box at the start.
- Cards can be drawn either from the top discard or the draw pile round after round, turning the card discarded at the top.
- Sequences and sets need to be formed for a valid declaration.

4. Jokers: The number of jokers used will depend on the number of players. These help form sequences or sets.

5. Declaration: At least two sequences need to be formed for a valid declaration, one of which should be a pure sequence.

6. Scoring: Points are on the basis of card values; all face cards carry 10 points each; numbered cards bear points as per the face value.

How To Play Deals Rummy:

1. Objective: The player who forms sequences and sets out of the 13 cards first shall be declared the winner.

2. Gameplay:
-The game begins with 13 cards and the objective is to meld all those into valid sequences and sets.
- Declare once sequences and sets are formed, points calculated using unmatched cards.

3. Declaration:
- The player should have at least one pure sequence and other valid sequences/sets.
- The score shall be minimised subject to unmatched cards if declaration is proper.

Calculation of Score:

- Winning: A player having zero points wins the chips. Each chip is equivalent to a point.

- Losing: Non-sequential and non-set cards with a maximum limit of 80 points.

Drop Option:
- For Two Players, there will be no option to drop. The drop will become an automatic drop if a player misses three consecutive turns.
- For More than Two Players, the First Drop is for 20 points or Middle Drop for 40 points.

Chips in Deals Rummy:
- Chips are provided to count the score
- Chips allocation will depend on the number of deals to be played with the maximum score achieved in one deal by one player, that is 80 points.

Tips & Tricks:

Sort Cards: A sort option will help in planning your moves fruitfully.

Discard High-Value Cards: Keep a minimum of points by discarding high-value cards quickly. Play of Jokers: Play jokers smartly to make sets and sequels faster.

Start with Pure Sequence: Begin with a pure sequence so that you have a very strong game.

Focus on Reducing Points in Hand: Try to keep as few points as possible in your hand while your opponents declare.

Deals Rummy assimilates strategy and skill into one coherent, spellbinding gameplay that deals successively to win more chips than your opponents.