What Is Dummy Rummy: Learn Its Meaning, Rules, And Scoring Here

What Is Dummy Rummy: Learn Its Meaning, Rules, And Scoring Here

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Rummy is a very popular card game both in India and in other countries. Different versions of the rummy card game are played in various parts of the world. We at GetMega, are bringing to you some of these different versions of rummy through a series of articles. In this article, we will explain about dummy rummy. We have also covered other variations such as London rummy, rummy 500, California rummy, and also the basics of a rummy card game in separate articles. Please click here to read them on our blog.

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What is dummy rummy?

Dummy card game is a fun exciting variation of the rummy card game. This game originated from the US and it is similar to 13 card rummy and Contract Rummy. This game is played by 2 to 4 players with 2 standard decks of 54 cards each (52+2 jokers) thus a total of 108 cards. The object of the Dummy Rummy card game is to meld the cards and create valid sets and sequences as per the dummy rummy rules.

How to play dummy rummy

Dummy rummy rules

The dummy rules are similar to the basic rummy card game. Please click here to read the basic rules.

  • 13 cards are dealt with each player.
  • There are 12 hands (rounds)
  • You can draw from the discard pile(top card) or from the stock pile. After laying down your meld, you must draw only from stock pile.
  • During each hand, you have to meld as per hand rules (mentioned separately) and make valid sets or runs
  • You can lay down your meld.
  • Players can add to the existing melds.
  • You must discard 1 card from your rummy hands to end your turn.

Scoring rules and dummy rummy hands

In Dummy rummy online you have to make specific combinations of sets and runs.

  • A set has cards of equal rank – for example five queens. Dummy rummy allows 2 cards of the same suit in a set; i.e., 9 ♥ 9 ♥ 9 ♠9 ♣
  • A run has consecutive cards and the cards do not have to be of the same suit. For example:- 2 ♥ 3 ♥ 4 ♠ 5 ♣. Aces are either high (J-Q-K-A) or low (A-2-3-4) but cannot be used as both (K-A-2-3).

Dummy rummy hands

The dummy rummy hands for each round are as follows:

  1. 2 sets of 3 cards each
  2. 1 set of three cards and one run of 4 cards
  3. 2 sets of four cards
  4. 2 sequences of 4 cards
  5. 1 set of 4 cards and 1 run of 4 cards
  6. 2 sets of three cards each and 1 run of 4 cards
  7. 1 set of 3 cards and 1 run of 7 cards
  8. 3 sets of three cards each
  9. 2 sets of 5 cards each
  10. 2 sequences of 5 cards each
  11. 1 set of 8 cards
  12. 1 sequence of 10 cards

If you cannot complete the combination in one hand, you must try again in the next round.

Scoring as per dummy rummy rules

The player melding all their cards wins and gets 0 points. The other players get penalty/negative points for un-melded cards as follows:

Card Score
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 5
10, J, Q, K 10
Ace 15
Joker, 2 50
  • The player finishing all the twelve hands with the least points is the winner.

Joker rules for dummy rummy

Printed jokers and twos are used as wildcards in dummy rummy to represent any other card in a meld. Therefore, there will be a total of 4 printed jokers and 8 twos, i.e12 wildcards.

Joker rules for dummy rummy

While these wildcards are useful to make sets and sequences, if they remain in your hand at the end, they cost 50 points each. So, try to get rid of wildcards quickly so that your penalty is less if you lose the hand.

What is rummy floating?

When a player has nothing to discard in rummy hands, because he has meld all his cards, this does not end his game. He is said to be “floating”, which means holding 0 cards. In upcoming turns, that player needs to draw a card from the stock (remember not from the discard pile). If the drawn card turns out to be playable, it should be melded and the player gets to float again. And if it is not playable, the player needs to discard it and go out. The player who calls “rummy” in the floating is not able to discard but meld the cards. And so he continues to float.

What are the tricks in rummy?

  • Have a keen look at your opponent. By observing carefully, their discarded cards you will get a good idea about their game. This will eventually help you to decide which cards to retain and discard.
  • Jokers play an important role in the game of rummy. So, use them wisely.
  • Try to meld pure run as early as possible so that you can focus on other things later.
  • A rule that many players didn’t know about is that a run can have more than three cards. Try to make use of this information.
  • Try to discard the cards with higher points. By doing this, you will get an edge at the time of showdown.

Is tonk the same as rummy?

Tonk is similar to rummy. The difference is that in this game the Aces are low and Kings are high, while 2s are wild. It is played with 2-4 players and with the standard deck of 52 cards. The objective is to have the fewest points possible at the end of the game.

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With this, our article on the dummy rummy card game comes to an end. There are Indian card games that are equally popular.

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