Rummy Points System and Rummy Scoring

To understand the Rummy Points Calculations, you must know the ranking of each card. The cards are ranked as follows:

• K- 10 points
• Q- 10 points
• J- 10 points
• A - 10 points
• Jokers- 0 points
• Number cards are worth their face value, meaning a 6 of every suit will be worth 6 points
• The Ace (A) is used to form a sequence with low-ranking cards and high ranking cards. Example:- A-2-3 and Q-K-A

According to the rummy scoring system, when cards are arranged in sequences or sets, their value becomes zero. The objective of the game is to arrange all 13 cards in sequences, or sequences and sets, to bring your score to zero.

Rummy Points System for Sequences

In rummy, there are two types of sequences: pure sequences and impure sequences. You cannot win an Indian rummy game without a pure sequence. To make a valid declaration and win the game, you need at least two sequences. A pure or impure sequence is worth zero points in rummy.

Pure Sequence	Impure Sequence
A pure sequence is a group of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit.	An impure sequence is a group of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit where any card is replaced by either a printed joker (PJ) or a wild joker.
Example: A♠, 2♠ and 3♠ can be grouped together to form the pure sequence (A♠-2♠-3♠).	Example: Let’s say you have 2♦, 3♦ and PJ. When you group them together, it becomes an impure sequence (2♦-3♦-PJ).
The sequence can also include a wild joker (WJ) if it belongs to the same suit and is used in its original value. A pure sequence is worth zero points in rummy.	An impure sequence is also worth zero points according to the rummy scoring system. You can also use wild jokers to form impure sequences.

Rummy Points System for Sets

A set is a combination of three or more cards of the same rank but different suits. All sets are the same in rummy, and you can use both printed jokers and wild jokers to form a set. For example, 6♦-6♠-6♣ is a set. However, if you add a PJ or a WJ in place of one of the cards to complete the set, (for example, 6♦-6♠-PJ or 6♦-6♠-WJ), it is still a set. A set is also worth zero points in a rummy game.

Rummy Points System for Joker

Jokers play an important role in rummy. Since these cards are worth zero rummy points, you don’t have to worry about additional points when you get them. A joker is used to complete sets and form impure sequences. Jokers help you reduce your score and maximize your chances of winning.

Both the printed joker and the wild joker are very useful and must be used smartly. According to the Indian rummy points system, when a joker is used to complete a set or sequence, the value of that card group (set or sequence) becomes zero. If you already have a set of three cards, you can still add one or more jokers to the group. It helps keep your score low and you can also use additional jokers elsewhere in the next few turns.

In rummy, points are calculated to determine the winner. A player can only win when they have made a valid declaration and scored zero.

For a losing player, the points of the unmelded/ungrouped cards in his/her hand are added up. In a cash rummy game, points are added up to calculate the winning amount as well.

Rummy Points Calculation for Winner

A player has formed the following arrangement:-

Two Pure Sequences: 5♣-6♣-7♣, J♥-Q ♥-K ♥-A♥

Two Sets: 7♦-7♠-7♥, 6 ♦-6 ♣-PJ.

This is a valid declaration, and the points of this player will be zero if he/she declares first.

Rummy Points Calculation for Loser

Now, let’s look at the second player. Below is the formation made by the player who lost the game:-

One Pure Sequence: 5♣-6♣-7♣

One Impure Sequence 4♥-5-♥-10♠ {WJ}

Set 3♠-3♥-PJ.

The value of these combinations is zero. However, there are 4 more cards that remain ungrouped. Thus, the rummy scoring will be done on the basis of the four ungrouped cards. In this specific case, the ungrouped cards are K ♥, Q♥, A♣, and 2♣.

Here K ♥, Q♥ and A♣ are worth 10 points each, and 2♣ is worth 2 points. The penalty calculation will be as follows:

10 (K ♥) + 10 (Q♥) + 10 (A♣) + 2 (2♣) = 32 points.

According to the rummy scoring system, points are calculated based on the ungrouped cards of the losing player. Here is how the point calculation works in points, pools, and deals rummy.

Points Rummy Scoring System

In points rummy, if the player goes for the first drop (without picking up any cards), he will get 20 points.

If a player decides to drop out after picking up one or more cards, it's considered a middle drop. The player receives 40 points.

Making an invalid declaration leads to losing a maximum of 80 rummy points.

Pool Rummy Scoring System

There are two types of pool rummy, 101 pool rummy, and 201 pool rummy. Each of them has its own rules to decide which player will get eliminated. The winner of every deal must get zero points. In 101 pool rummy, whichever player reaches 101 points first gets eliminated, and similarly, in 201 pool rummy, whichever player reaches 201 points first gets eliminated. In both variants, the last standing player wins the game.

If a player makes an invalid declaration, he gets 80 points.

First drop in 101 pool has 20 points, and 201 pool has 25 points.

If a player misses three turns consecutively, they lose and get points for middle drop. The player gets 40 points in 101 and 50 points in 201 Pool Rummy.

Deals Rummy Scoring System

In deals rummy, the winner gets chips equal to the points lost by other players. The losing player’s points are calculated by adding all the points of cards that were either not grouped or not formed as per the objective and rules of the rummy game. The player with the most chips at the end of the deals wins. The maximum number of points you can get is a maximum of 80 points, even if the total points of cards in hand are above 80.