How Does Pool Rummy Work?

Pool rummy can be played with a minimum of 2 players and a maximum of 6 players. Here’s how the game works:

• Each player will receive exactly 13 cards.
• At the start of the game, a specific card is chosen as a Joker. It could be a printed Joker, in which Aces of all suits can also be used as a Joker to make an impure sequence.
• Players take turns to pick a single card from either the closed deck or open deck. But when picking up a card, the player must also discard a card. NOTE: All cards discarded by all players will be visible.
• Each player must carefully pick and discard a card with the intention of making a set or sequence:
  • Set: Cards of the same number with different suits (e.g., 9 of spades, 9 of hearts, 9 of diamonds).
  • Sequence: A collection of cards with consecutive numbers (e.g., 5, 6, 7 or 8, 9, 10).
• Players must aim to get the lowest scores by creating sequences and sets as quickly as possible.

Difference Between 201, 101, and 61 Pool Rummy

There are three sub-variants of Pool Rummy, each with a unique scoring limit:

• 201 Pool Rummy: All cards from Ace to King are used for all four suits and the printed Joker. The goal is to make sure other players score more than 201 while you remain below 201.
• 101 Pool Rummy: All cards from Ace to King are used for all four suits and the printed Joker. The goal is to make sure other players score more than 101 while you remain below 101.
• 61 Pool Rummy: Players will automatically be eliminated once they reach 61 points.

Calculating Winnings in Pool Rummy

The pool amount of any Pool Rummy game can be calculated using the following formula:

• Prize Amount = Entry Fee Amount × Number of Players - Platform Fees

For example, if there are 6 players and the entry fee is ₹50, using the formula: ₹50 × 6 = ₹300. The total prize amount before deduction is ₹300.

How to Win Pool Rummy

Pool Rummy is a game you can only win by keeping a low score. You must keep your score lower than all other players. You can get the lowest score of zero by being the first one to declare by making valid sequences and sets.

Penalties in Pool Rummy

There are penalties in Pool Rummy, just like in other rummy games. However, drop points depend on the sub-variant of Pool Rummy you are playing:

• 201 Pool Rummy: Drop points are higher.
• 101 Pool Rummy: Drop points are moderate.
• 61 Pool Rummy: Drop points are lower.

Points table for 101, 201, and 61 Pool Rummy

Other penalty points are handed to a player if they make a wrong show or invalid declaration. Penalty points for this are:

• 80 penalty points in 201 and 101 pool rummy.
• 60 penalty points for a wrong show in 61 pool rummy.

Calculating Points in Pool Rummy

Once a player has made a valid declaration, the rest of the players have to count their cards to find their score. The point values are as follows:

• Ace, King, Queen, and Jack = 10 points
• Joker/Wild Card = 0 points
• Number cards (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) = Same point value as the number

Pool Rummy Pointers

• Players receive 13 cards at the beginning of the game.
• Table size = 2 to 6 players.
• 2 decks of cards are required to play pool rummy.
• Minimum number of sequences = 2.
• Maximum number of sequences = 4.
• Minimum number of sets = 0.
• Maximum number of sets = 2.
• Number of Printed Jokers in a deck should be 1.
• Players can drop at certain points in the game.
• There can only be one winner.

Since you now know how to win and the rules of pool rummy, you are ready to start playing this exciting Indian rummy variant. Play, win, and easily withdraw your winnings the same day! Keep playing pool rummy to become a rummy expert!