Online
rummy is a wonderful game which blends your skills and ability to bluff. You
can be a successful rummy player only when your rummy skills and your ability
to read people go hand in glove. When you play offline rummy, you can realize
whether you are bluffed by reading the facial reactions and by feeling the
vibes. But while playing online rummy, it is difficult as you do not get to see the
facial reactions or even feel the vibes. The surprising aspect, however, is
there are some trigger warnings that may come to your aid while playing online
rummy.
Whenever
you ask a successful player, he would admit that these trigger warnings had
been definitely useful. In this article we shall examine the common triggers
that you may encounter during a rummy game and how to make a winning hand using
this;
1.
An increase in the Game Tempo: After the hand cards are dealt,
players normally take some time to make a move. They will have to sort their
hand cards and formulate a strategy. But if you see a player quickly making a
move as soon as the cards are dealt, you can assume that the player might have
a very good hand. He would be trying to get rid of the remaining useless cards
in a hurry and can declare at any moment. There is also a possibility that your
opponent is simply playing on your emotions. You never know this might even be
a hoodwink by the player. Watch him for a couple of rounds, if he appears to
hasten the finish then you can drop out of the game to save points. This is one
of the foremost triggers to watch out when playing online rummy.
2.
Dropping a card with an agenda - As we have mentioned many times,
you must keep track of the cards your opponent is picking/discarding. If you do
it, you will have a clear idea about the cards your opponent is holding. Some
players would throw a card as a bait to know about the sets/sequences you’re
trying to make. So, if you see a player throwing a card required by you on more
than one occasion, it is safe to assume he is trying to hoodwink you.
Unfortunately, many players fall for this trap unassumingly and lose the game
with high points.
3.
Slowing Down: If you see a player slowing down in the middle of a
game then you can assume that he is on the verge of completing the objective.
Delaying in between the rounds can be assumed as a telling sign especially on
occasion where the player had been faster in the previous rounds. Smart players
would drop the high-value cards(A, J, K, Q), should they encounter such
situations. These are situations where you must exercise restraint and follow
your intuitions.
4.
Chat Triggers: If you see players discussing too much about the
strategy in the middle of the game, then you can assume they are buying time to
formulate a strategy or even trying to bait you. You must refrain from giving
away too much information on such occasions. Other times, some players might
discuss some frivolous things to divert your concentration. Use this as a
trigger alert and don’t fall into their trap!
5.
Calm before storm: Some players might follow these tactics as
they don’t want to give away that they have a very good starting hand. So, they
might intentionally stay calm in the beginning and explode during the
subsequent rounds. In most cases, these are expert players doing it as years of
practice molded them to be rummy warriors. Unfortunately, there is nothing you
can do about it as trying to outsmart them often proves to be a futile
exercise. The best thing to do on such occasions is to fold your cards and save
the points.
These are some of the common trigger alerts you
might encounter while playing online rummy. Smart players utilize these telling
signs to their advantage and somehow find a way to meld their cards into proper
sets & sequences. You can refer our articles about rummy strategies to know more about the tips and tricks to play
online rummy. You can also refer our article about the type of rummy players to make yourself aware of the nature of your
opponents
