Now that we know online rummy is the rummy of the present and the future, it is better that we know all the factors associated with it. This is especially true if you are a relative novice to the online world and specifically rummy. The thing is the online rummy game remains true to the physical version you are used to playing, but even then there are certain things, which are different and that you need to know about.
Here we will focus on the terminology and a few other aspects of Rummy Online Games that will help you play with ease:
Joining: The first thing that you need to know about playing online rummy is that once you are logged in, and click on the play button, many options will pop up in front of you. You will have choice of playing free games and cash games. In both the options then you need to select the game variant you want to play, the amount/ Promo Chips and the number of players you wish to play with. Once you have clicked on your choice, you can join the table. At this time you may have to wait for others to join and even if others are already there, you may have to wait a few seconds for the game to start. The game will start with the allocation of one card to each player randomly. This will decide the order of play.
Arranging and pick and discard: Once the cards are dealt to you, you can automatically sort the cards in order by pressing a sort button given there. Once this is done, you can further refine the arrangement as per your preference and priority. Once the game gets going and on getting to your turn, you have to remember that it is pick first (from open or closed pile) and then drop a card.
Drop option: This is another feature that is available in most variants of the game. If you feel your cards are not good or you wish to absent yourself from a particular game, you can click on the drop button when your turn comes up. On confirming your decision, you will be off the game for that round. Normally when we play at home we say pack or scoot when we drop from a game.
Show: Declaring a winning hand is similar to the physical game in that it is also done the same way with the closing of a 14th card. But in online rummy it is called a show and it needs to be confirmed. This option is there to permit you to double check and confirm things before your show being announced to other players.
Melding: In online rummy, the term melding is used to indicate how you arrange your winning hand or your cards in proper order when somebody else makes a show. Unlike the physical game, this is more systematic and leaves less room for error. Please be careful while melding and sending because cards once sent for evaluation cannot be modified.
Timing: Another important terminology that will have an effect on your game is the timing aspect. Unlike the physical game where you can meander at your own pace, timing is important in the online rummy game. Not making your move within the time specified means you will be dropped from the game or moved on to auto play depending on the level of play you are at.