Learn to Play Swedish Rummy: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 4/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Rummy |
Swedish Rummy Game Overview
Swedish Rummy is a popular card game that is easy to learn and fun to play. It is a variation of the classic Rummy game that is played with multiple decks of cards. The game involves creating sets and runs of cards to score points and win the game. With simple rules and exciting gameplay, Swedish Rummy is a great game for players of all ages and skill levels.
Objective of the Game
The object of Swedish Rummy is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by creating sets and runs of cards. A set is three or more cards of the same rank, and a run is three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order. The game is won by the player who has the lowest score at the end of the game.
Materials Needed for Playing Swedish Rummy
- 2-3 decks of standard playing cards
- Pen and paper for scorekeeping
Cards Used
Swedish Rummy is typically played with 2-3 decks of standard playing cards, depending on the number of players. Jokers are not used in this game.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Swedish Rummy
- Shuffle the decks of cards and deal 7 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 their turn, players can either draw a card from the draw pile or the discard pile.
- Players can then create sets and runs of cards and lay them down on the table in front of them.
- Players can also add cards to sets and runs that have already been laid down by any player.
- Players must end their turn by discarding one card from their hand onto the discard pile.
- The game continues until one player has no cards left in their hand.
- The game ends and players tally up their scores based on the cards remaining in their hand.
- The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.
Keeping Score
At the end of the game, players tally up the point value of the cards remaining in their hand. Numbered cards are worth their face value, face cards are worth 10 points, and Aces are worth 1 point. The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.
