Learn to Play Rummy Rum: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 3/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Rummy |
Rummy Rum Game Overview
Are you looking for a fun and exciting card game to play with your friends and family? Look no further than Rummy Rum! This classic game is easy to learn and perfect for players of all ages and skill levels.
The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played with 2-6 players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by forming sets and runs.
Whether you're a seasoned card player or a beginner, Rummy Rum is sure to provide hours of entertainment and friendly competition. So gather your friends and family and let's get started!
Objective of the Game
The object of Rummy Rum is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by forming sets and runs. A set is three or four cards of the same rank, and a run is three or more cards of the same suit in sequence. The game is won by the player who has no cards left in their hand at the end of the game.
Materials Needed for Playing Rummy Rum
- Standard deck of 52 cards
- Pen and paper for scorekeeping (optional)
Cards Used
Rummy Rum is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. Jokers are not used in this game.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Rummy Rum
- Shuffle the deck and deal 7 cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards face down in the center of the table to form the draw pile.
- Turn the top card of the draw pile face up to start the discard pile.
- On your turn, you can either draw a 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 in a set or run before discarding.
- After drawing a card, you can form sets and runs and lay them down on the table.
- You can also add cards to existing sets and runs on the table.
- At the end of your turn, you must discard one card from your hand onto the discard pile.
- The game ends when a player has no cards left in their hand.
- The player who goes out first wins the game.
Keeping Score
In Rummy Rum, the player who goes out first scores the total value of the cards left in their opponents' hands. Aces are worth 1 point, face cards are worth 10 points, and all other cards are worth their face value. The game can be played to a predetermined score or for a set number of rounds.
