Of late, Rummy games
have forayed into various unknown territories and have earned a cult status. The
simple game of 13 cards rummy which was largely confined to smaller spaces like
family get-togethers, functions went mainstream to the masses in a big way. To
top it, exciting variations of 13 cards rummy were developed and soon the game
earned a massive following. Some of the popular variations carried by the
popular rummy sites are Points Rummy, Deals Rummy, and Pool Rummy. In addition
to this, some sites carry a different format of rummy called as Gin Rummy.
Many rummy sites are coming up with exciting offers and
promotions for their customers. You no longer have to pester your friends or
relatives to join you for a rummy game as there are enough online rummy sites
to give you a company.
These rummy variations provide an awesome gaming experience
and a great opportunity to win real cash. Some of the variants will help you
enhance some key skills to be successful in life like concentration, patience,
and virtue. While it is true that mathematical skills are a prerequisite to
being a successful rummy player, the good news is that newbies can become
successful with a few days practice. There are lots of materials and documents
on our site about rummy
rules, skills, and strategies required to be a successful player in
Rummy. Players can choose the format he
wants to play based on his liking. In this article, we shall discuss the merits
of each rummy variation.
Deals Rummy
Deals rummy is an exciting variant where the number of deals
(rounds) is pre-decided. Deccan Rummy currently offers 2 player deal and 6
player deals rummy game. Players have to play an entry fee to participate in
the game. The player who has the maximum chips at the end of the pre-decided
deal would be declared a winner. If the
players falter in the beginning, they don't have to panic as the format allows
them to make amends for their losses through the subsequent deals. Because of
this exhilarating proposition, many rummy enthusiasts prefer this variant.
Deals Rummy can be thought of as an equivalent to an ODI in cricket where the
game swings back and forth like a crazy pendulum.
Points Rummy
Points rummy is considered as the most popular rummy
variation because of its quick gameplay.
The game just lasts for one deal where the winner takes all the points
of the losing opponents. Points rummy remains as the most preferred rummy
variant because it offers a quick way to win real cash. Monetary value associated with each point is
preset at the beginning and the players have to participate in the game with an
entry fee. The player who finishes first wins the amount as (sum of points of
all opponents) x (monetary value of 1 point). A maximum of 6 players can play
points a rummy game in a table.
Pool Rummy
Pool Rummy is played for a number of pre-decided points (101
or 201 as followed by Deccan Rummy). Any player who reaches this point in a
game is eliminated from the game and the player having least point at the end
of the game takes the prize pool. Similar to the other variants, Players have
to pay a fixed entry fee to participate in this game. Unlike deals rummy where
you play a fixed number of deals, there are no such restrictions in Pool rummy.
This game offers plenty of chances for the player to come back even greater
than Deals rummy, as there are no limits to the number of rounds. Because of
its long and exhaustive gameplay, it is mainly preferred mainly by the
puritanical rummy players.
Gin Rummy
Gin Rummy is considered as one of the most popular forms of
rummy. It is played with a deck of 52 cards. No joker cards are allowed. The
game is generally played by two players, each receiving ten cards. The
objective of the game is to form melds which are 3 or 4 cards of a single rank
(6,6,6 for example), or a sequence of three or more cards of consecutive rank
in the same suit (6, 7, 8 of hearts). The process of declaring in Gin Rummy is
called as Knocking. Players who get 100 or more points are declared as the
winner of the game.
Now that you’ve known about the exciting variations of the
game, it’s up to you to choose the best format. Deccan Rummy has a barrage of cash games
in the Points, Pool & Deals rummy format. So, hit our tables without any
hesitation and go for the win!
