Rummy is amongst one of the most popular card games played across the country. It also has a huge following in India and is played quite often online. What makes rummy exciting is the strategic gameplay as well as the exciting twists. One key element that adds an intriguing dimension to rummy is the Joker card.
Often considered to be a game-changer, a Joker holds a lot of value and importance in rummy. It is also very crucial to and significantly impacts a player’s strategy as well as their chances of winning. In this article, let’s have a look at the rules of a joker in rummy.
The Joker card plays a vital role in rummy. There are two types of Joker that are used in rummy which are differentiated as Printed Joker and Wild Joker. The printed Joker is a card that can be found in every deck, which is added apart from the 52 cards. The second one is a Joker rummy, which is also known as a Wild card or Cut Joker.
Both Jokers’ (Printed and Wild) have the same purpose and value, which is to help a player in creating impure sequences and sets. The Joker acts as a wild card which can be substituted for any desired card in the regular playing deck.
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One of the most important roles of the Joker in rummy is to help the player create sets as well as impure sequences. Players make use of the Joker card depending on the strategy that can be applied across various rounds in each rummy round. Having a card like the Joker, which can essentially replace any card or value, increases your chances of winning.
In most rummy games, a player needs to create two sequences, one of which must be a pure sequence to win. The other sequence can either be pure or impure. In case of an impure sequence, the Joker card becomes very valuable as it propels the chances of winning. After creating one pure sequence, a Joker card can be used as a wild card to create the remaining impure sequence and win in rummy.
However, it is also important to develop the right strategy and make the best use of your skills in order to use the Joker card alongside the other cards while forming a sequence. Players should also note that the value of Joker cards falls down if you have not created at least one pure sequence. Out of the two sequences, one has to be pure.
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Smit is a sports writer at Gutshot Magazine. After completing his Bachelor’s in Mass Media, and a Master’s degree in Sports Management, this sports fanatic uses articles as a tool to express his opinions. Bring up cricket or football and you will find this usually quiet guy speak for hours! He also co-heads the official supporters club of Chelsea FC in Mumbai, wherein he hosts screenings, football meets and other such events.
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