Explore Rummy Variations on rumgameindia.com

At rumgameindia.com, we offer a diverse selection of Rummy variants to match every preference and skill level. Discover our most popular formats below:

  • Points Rummy
  • Pool Rummy (61, 101 & 201)
  • Deals Rummy
  • Gin Rummy
  • Kalooki Rummy
  • Canasta

Points Rummy

Points Rummy is a fast-paced, point-bet variant where each player aims to arrange their 13 cards into valid sequences and sets; the first valid declaration ends the round and earns you a win, while unmatched cards count as penalty points.

  • 13 cards dealt per player; objective is lowest deadwood point total.
  • Penalties: 20 points for dropping on first turn; 40 for middle drop; 80 for invalid declaration.
  • Instant wins boost leaderboard rank and unlock loyalty rewards.

Pool Rummy

Pool Rummy is played between 2–6 players in elimination style: the first to reach a preset point threshold (61, 101 or 201) is knocked out, and play continues until one survivor remains.

  • 61 Pool: elimination at 61 points; 101 Pool and 201 Pool follow similarly.
  • Drop penalties: 61 Pool – 15/30; 101 Pool – 20/40; 201 Pool – 25/50 (first/middle).
  • Rejoin option if no one crosses safe-play threshold (e.g., below 44 in 61 Pool).

Deals Rummy

Deals Rummy features a fixed number of rounds (deals). Each player starts with a stack of chips; at the end of all deals, the player holding the most chips wins the match.

  • 2-player game: 160 chips each; 6-player game: 480 chips each.
  • Each deal ends on first valid declaration; chips from opponents are awarded to the declarer.
  • Classic strategy: balance aggressive declarations with chip preservation.

Gin Rummy

Gin Rummy is a two-player matching game where each player tries to form melds—sets or runs—from a hand of 10 cards, then “knock” or “go Gin” to end the round and score based on deadwood differences.

  • Standard 52-card deck; each player gets 10 cards.
  • Knock with 10 or fewer deadwood points; going Gin (0 deadwood) earns bonus points.
  • Popular for head-to-head tournaments and quick, skill-driven play.

Kalooki Rummy

Kalooki (or Kaluki) is a lively 3–8 player variant from Jamaica, using multiple decks and jokers; players complete contracts of sets and runs over nine deals to minimize cumulative score.

  • Uses 2–4 packs plus jokers; contract changes each hand (e.g., 3-3-3, 3-4-4, up to 4-4-4-4).
  • Jokers are wild but cannot “kiss” each other; contracts require at least two natural cards per meld.
  • Scoring over nine hands; lowest total score wins.

Canasta

Canasta is a classic partnership variant using two decks plus jokers; teams form melds of seven cards (“canastas”) and go out to score points, blending strategy and teamwork.

  • 4 players in partnerships; 108-card deck (two decks + jokers).
  • Melds require at least three cards; canastas (7-card melds) earn bonus points.
  • Initial meld requirements and tiered scoring encourage evolving tactics.