Pool Rummy Game
Pool Rummy is a very popular variant of rummy in which each player plays with 13 cards. In this quick paced game, the objective is to score the lowest amount of points. While many people love Pool Rummy, they find the process of arranging the game at their homes quite tedious, due to which they are not able to play as often as they like. A great solution to this problem is playing pool rummy online.
How to Play Pool Rummy?
On Rummy Culture, Pool Rummy is played with minimum 2 and maximum 6 players. At the beginning of a new game, players are all given 13 cards at random.
There is a wild card that is chosen as the joker in the game. In case the printed joker card is used as the joker, then players can use the Ace card of any suit as a joker. A player can substitute a joker for any other card. For instance, if a player has a possible sequence with the cards 7 and 9, a player can use the joker card instead of an 8 and create an impure sequence.
During his turn, a player can either pick up a card from the open card deck or the closed deck. When a player picks up a card, he must also discard a card from his hand. All discarded cards are visible in a separate tab when a player plays online, so that he knows what other players have rejected.
A player must pick up cards with a specific purpose in mind – either to create a sequence or a set. A sequence refers to consecutive numbers like 5,6,7 while a set refers to the same number from different suites like 9 of diamonds, spades, and hearts. Learn how to make sequences and sets here.
At the end of the game, a player must have the least points possible. When a player creates a sequence or a set, he gets awarded with 0 points. Other players then receive points on the basis of the cards they hold in their hands. Naturally, a player must strive to make a sequence as quickly as possible.
How to Play 101, 201 and 61 Pool Rummy
When playing 101, 201 and 61 Pool rummy, a player must keep in mind the following:
- In 101 Rummy, players use all the cards from the Ace to the King, along with all 4 suites of the deck. Players play with the printed joker in this variant. With this game, a player needs to make sure that the other players score more than 101. A player will get eliminated if he/she reaches 101 points.
- In 201 Rummy, players use the same cards as in 101 rummy, however, they need to ensure that the other players score points above 201, while still ensuring that their points are below 201 to win.
- In 61 Pool Rummy, a player gets eliminated if he/she reaches 61 points. This is a much faster version of Pool Rummy.
All the other rules of rummy apply here.
How are Winnings Calculated in Pool Rummy
At the end of each game, the winner wins cash as follows:
Winnings = (Entry Fee) X (Number of Players) – RummyCulture fees.
Exclusive Pool Rummy Features on RummyCulture
- In case you lose a game, you can still rejoin it by paying the entry fee of that game.
- Your joining points will be equal to the person holding the highest points in the game + 1. For example – If the highest point is 50, you will rejoin the game with 50+1 = 51 points.
*Rejoin is allowed only if no player is above 79 in 101 pool rummy and 174 in 201 pool rummy and 44 in 61 pool rummy. This also allows rejoined players to have at least one drop chance after he rejoins the game.
Points table for 101, 201 and 61 Pool Rummy
| Factors | Quantity/Requirements |
|---|---|
| Cards per player | 13 Cards |
| Pure Sequences | At least 1 |
| Minimum Sequences | 2 |
| Maximum Sequences | Up to 4 |
| Minimum Sets | 0 |
| Maximum Sets | Up to 2 |
| Number of Decks | Up to 2 |
| Printed Joker in Deck | 1 |
| Open Card Joker | 1 |
| Joker Utilization | To make sets and impure sequences |
| Game Play Type | Cash and Free Play |
| Table Size | 2 to 6 Player Table |
| Calculation Unit | Points |
| Drop Availability | Yes |
| Initial Drop Value | 20 Points for 101, 25 Points for 201 and 15 for 61 |
| Mid Drop Value | 40 Points for 101, 50 Points for 201 and 30 for 61 |
| Maximum loss | 80 Points for 101 and 201, 60 Points for 61 |
| Wrong Show | Loss of 80 Points for 101 and 201, Loss of 60 Points for 61 |
| Next Game Auto Start | Yes |
| Empty Seats on Table | Yes |
| Classic Rummy Types | Points Calculation |
| Number of Deals | 1 |
| Initially Dealt Chips | NA |
| Number of Winners | 1 |
| Winning Hand | Make valid sequences and or sets before opponents and declare |
| Winning the Game | Make valid sequences and or sets before opponents and declare |
| Rebuy Option | Yes (If all the players have a drop chance) |
| Split Winnings | Yes (Winnings depends on number of drops left) |
| Winning Calculation | Losing Players Points x Point Value |
Now that you know what Pool Rummy is, it’s time to play and win! If you want to start playing Pool Rummy, download RummyCulture App and Register! With easy cash withdrawals and multiple games, RummyCulture is the great platform for online rummy for you!
You can start with free rummy games for practice first and then play Pool Rummy in real cash rummy game formats.
