Of all the rummy variants, Pool Rummy continues to be one of the most popular forms of the game in India. On this page, we will provide you with the rules of Pool Rummy and tell you how this game is to be played.
A popular form of the game of rummy in India, Pool Rummy is played between two to six players and needs two or more packs of cards, which must include one printed joker per pack.
Yes, typically there are three types of games in Pool Rummy, they are - 101 Pool Rummy, 201 Pool Rummy and Best of 3.
The objective of the game for each player is create sequences and/or sets from the cards they have been dealt. In addition, each player should attempt to score the least number of points as possible, as scoring the least amongst your competitors wins you the game. Please note that players are eliminated from the game once their score reaches 101 or 201 points in 101 or 201 Pool Rummy online, respectively.
The prize money is the total of the entry fee of all the players. It follows this formula: The Prize Money = Entry Fee Amount X No. of Players
Knowing the value or the points that each card carries is important when totalling up a player’s score at the end of the game.
Here are the general Pool Rummy rules:
Here’s how the Pool Rummy is played:
1. The two printed jokers and the randomly selected card (deemed to be the Joker for that game) can be used to play 101 Rummy
2. To win the game you need to have a valid declaration.
a. A valid declaration or show must arrange all 13 cards in valid sequences and /or sets.
b. There must be a minimum of two sequences, of which, at least one must be a pure sequence
c. The remaining cards should be arranged in sequences or sets of three or four cards
3. The player with a valid declaration scores 0 points
4. For all the other players, the cards unused in valid sequences or sets will be totalled up to determine their score
5. Drop Points penalty:
a. First Drop - 20 points
b. Middle Drop - 40 points
6. A Full Count is capped at 80 points
7. Each player's score is calculated at the end of each deal
8. Once a player’s score hits 101 or more, they are out of the game
9. The player with the lowest points total or score at the end of all the games is the winner
10. A player could rejoin the game if no other player has more than 79 points.
1. The two printed jokers and the randomly selected card (deemed to be the Joker for that game) can be used to play 201 Rummy
2. To win the game you need to have a valid declaration
a. A valid declaration or show must arrange all 13 cards in valid sequences and /or sets.
b. There must be a minimum of two sequences, of which, at least one must be a pure sequence
c. The remaining cards should be arranged in sequences or sets of three or four cards
3. The player with a valid declaration scores 0 points
4. For all the other players, the cards unused in valid sequences or sets will be totalled up to determine their score
5. Drop Points penalty:
a. First Drop - 25 points
b. Middle Drop - 50 points
6. A Full Count is capped at 80 points
7. Each player's score is calculated at the end of each deal
8. Once a player’s score reaches 201 or more, they are out of the game
9. The player with the lowest points total or score at the end of all the games is the winner
10. A player could rejoin the game if no other player has more than 174 points
1. All players must take part in all three rounds
2. There is no drop out option in Best of Three Rummy
3. If scores are tied at the end of three rounds a fourth round will be played to decide the winner
4. A third round will not be played if the difference in scores of two players exceeds 80 (at the end of round two). In such a case, the player will the lower score will be declared as the winner
5. Two printed jokers and the randomly selected card (deemed to be the Joker for that game) can be used to play
6. The player with a valid declaration scores 0 points
7. To win the game you need to have a valid declaration
a. A valid declaration or show must arrange all 13 cards in valid sequences and /or sets.
b. There must be a minimum of two sequences, of which, at least one must be a pure sequence
c. The remaining cards should be arranged in sequences or sets of three or four cards
8. For all the other players, cards not used in valid sequences or sets will be totalled up to determine their score
9. A Full Count is capped at 80 points
10. The player with the lowest points total or score at the end of all the games is the winner
11. Best of Three Rummy does not provide a rejoin option