After the deal, the remaining deck is placed face down, with its top card turned face up beside it to start the discard pile.

 After the cards are dealt, the remaining deck is placed face down on the table, with one card turned face up beside it to form the discard pile.

What Are the Rules of the 13-Card Rummy Game?

The 13-card Indian Rummy is a popular skill-based card game where players aim to arrange all 13 cards into valid sets and sequences. Here’s a clear breakdown of the key rules and gameplay:

Objective

• Form valid sequences and sets with your 13 cards.

• A pure sequence (without a Joker) is mandatory to declare.

• Be the first player to successfully meld all your cards.

Game Setup

• The game can be played by 2 to 4 players.

• Each player is dealt 13 cards.

• The remaining cards form the draw pile, placed face down.

• The top card of the draw pile is turned face up to start the discard pile.

Gameplay Flow

1. The player to the left of the dealer begins.

2. On each turn, a player must:

   • Draw one card from either the draw pile or the discard pile.

   • Optionally lay down valid melds (sets or sequences).

   • Lay off cards on existing melds (yours or others’).

   • Discard one card to the discard pile.

Key Rules

• Laying Off: You may lay off cards at any time—even if you haven’t previously melded.

• Going Rummy: If a player melds all 13 cards in one turn without previously laying down any cards, they earn a bonus (points are doubled).

• Scoring: Face cards are worth 10 points, Aces 10 or 1 (as used), number cards carry their face value, and Jokers carry 0 points.

• Winning Score:

  • 2 players: 100 points

  • 3 players: 150 points

  • 4 players: 200 points

• Stalemate: If no player can complete a valid hand, all players score zero, and the game is considered a draw.

Online Play

• Platforms like RummyBaazi and Happy Rummy offer 13-card Rummy for Indian players.

• Play on PC or mobile app, in free or cash games.

• Collect coins and win real cash prizes.

• The app can be downloaded from the official RummyBaazi website.

Enjoy a seamless and engaging Rummy experience anytime, anywhere!