The Rummy Game is one of the popular games in the world. Played with a 52 deck cards and 2-4 players, the rummy game has become a favorite game since it is known worldwide in various variations.
In order to play rummy game you only need a deck of cards and other players to play with you, the rummy game is so simple you can learn how to play it in less than 5 minutes and get started right away.
The basic rules of the online rummy game are that every player in his turn has to draw a card and discard a card, the object of the game is to arrange the cards in your hand into sets and runs so that you can later meld the cards on the table before the other players does.
The difference between the different type of rummy games is usually in the number of points you need to have in your hands (card value) before you can meld your cards. In the United Kingdom for example the rummy game is played with the Joker cards whereas in other countries it is not.
The rummy game is also played in tiles and in that case it is called Rummikub. The Rummikub game is the 3rd most sold board game in the world in many countries and many languages. It has the same rules only it is played with plastic tiles instead of cards. This fact makes it friendly for children who don't know how to read cards yet.
The Rummy game much like poker and other type of cards game is available on the internet. It is also played for real money just like poker. This game has become popular as it is played usually on weekends with the family or with friends.
Rummy is a competitive game and there are rummy leagues all over the world where tournaments are held and rummy players are playing, just like playing Rummikub online.
In France Rummy game is called rami and it is played the same way as the traditional rami game where you can meld your sets and runs whenever you want with no limitation until you get rid of all the cards in your hands.