subject: Rummy Games How To Analyze The Cards Dealt To You? [print this page] You may have heard the saying It is not the cards that you get, but how you play with them many times when it comes to a skill based game like Indian rummy . The implication of the statement being that even good cards can result in a bad outcome when not played properly. This is true, especially in the case of 13 cards rummy.
One of the factors that contribute to the outcome of a game is how you analyze the cards that you have been dealt with. This article will take you through various scenarios and what conclusions you could draw from each one. While this may not cover all possible scenarios, it will definitely provide you with a fair idea of how to go about analyzing the cards you have been dealt with.
Scenario 1 - No jokers, no pure sequence, deadwood cards of high value, very few chances for a possible sequence or set: In such a situation one should look at the possible outcomes of such unfavorable cards. If the stakes of the game are high, then you would be better off folding your hand. This way your points will be limited.
Scenario 2 - One or two jokers, deadwood cards of high value, one or two possibilities for a natural run: Having a joker in hand always makes you feel more positive and adds to the possibility of winning. Such a situation means that you can cautiously and carefully proceed with the game. If the situation refuses to improve, you could probably go for a middle drop.
Scenario 3 - One pure sequence, one or two possibilities for runs but no jokers: Having a pure sequence means that your game has life and you can rest easy on this aspect. You can try and reduce the deadwood cards even as you explore the possibilities of creating a second run. What is more you could also get a joker from the closed pile adding a positive spin.
Scenario 4 - One pure sequence, one joker and deadwood cards of high value: These sort of cards always show a better promise of winning. You have a life and you have a joker. This means you can easily use the joker to meld the second run . These sort of cards should inevitably played with rather than dropping as they have good winning potential.
Scenario 5 - One pure sequence, two jokers and many possible runs. This is probably a most positive outlook on the cards unless you consider an ideal situation where the cards are already completely melded for a win. You can easily use the joker cards to complete the second and third run. These sort of cards hold a very high possibility of winning.
These are just a few possible scenarios that have been analyzed as per the author's approach to the game. Your approach to the game may radically differ, but the above given situations and how you deal with them are indicative of a normal and conventional approach to the game of Indian rummy. As you keep playing the game of rummy, you will find that you will develop your own unique style and approach. But the above given analysis can be used as a guideline when you start learning the game.
