Learn to Play Push Rummy: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 3/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Rummy |
Push Rummy Game Overview
Push Rummy is a fast-paced and exciting card game that is perfect for players of all ages. The game is easy to learn and can be played with just a standard deck of playing cards. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by forming sets and runs. With its simple rules and fast-paced gameplay, Push Rummy is a great choice for game night with family and friends.
Objective of the Game
The object of Push Rummy is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by forming sets and runs. A set is three or more cards of the same rank, while a run is three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order. The game is won by the first player to get rid of all their cards.
Materials Needed for Playing Push Rummy
- A standard deck of playing cards
- Paper and pen for scorekeeping (optional)
Cards Used
Push Rummy is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Jokers are not used in this game.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Push Rummy
- Shuffle the deck and deal 11 cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards in the center of the table to form the draw pile.
- Turn over the top card of the draw pile to start the discard pile.
- On your turn, you may draw either the top card from the draw pile or the top card from the discard pile.
- If you draw from the discard pile, you must use that card to form a set or run immediately.
- If you cannot or do not wish to use the card you drew from the discard pile, you must discard a card from your hand onto the discard pile.
- The game continues in this way, with players taking turns drawing and discarding cards.
- When a player has formed all their cards into sets and runs, they may go out by discarding their last card onto the discard pile.
- The game ends when a player goes out. The other players must then add up the point values of the cards remaining in their hands. The player with the lowest point total wins the game.
Keeping Score
In Push Rummy, the point values of the cards are as follows:
- Ace: 1 point
- 2-10: face value
- Jack, Queen, King: 10 points each
After a player goes out, the other players must add up the point values of the cards remaining in their hands. The player with the lowest point total wins the game.
