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What Is A Set, Sequence And Life Sequence In Rummy?

Do you want to play rummy online and make some moolah? Here, we demystify these rummy basics so you understand the game really well! Universally, rummy is played with two decks of cards which contain two joker cards. Amidst all the cards you are dealt with, you will need to pick that valid declaration which will make you a winner! 

You can make a valid declaration by picking and discarding cards from the piles of cards in front of you. Easy peasy! There will be two piles of cards in front of you – one is closed and the other is an open deck. You cannot view the card you pick from the closed deck. The open deck consists of the cards that the players discard while playing the game. Once the game runs its rounds, you will only win at rummy when you group the cards in valid sequences and sets! Let’s understand what these winning horses, i.e. set, sequence and pure sequence are.

Ground rules

• When you will be dealt with 13 cards in total, you can win the game with a minimum of two sequences in hand. One has to be a pure sequence and the others can be any valid sequence or sets.
• At any cost, pure sequence is a must for a rummy declaration. Before we get into the details, here is a little know-how.

• In this game, the cards in each suit start with Ace and end with King, ranking low to high – Ace,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen and King.
• Ace, Jack, Queen and King will win you 10 points each.
• The value of the rest of the cards is simply its face value. For instance, card 8 gives you 8 points and so on.

How to form sequences?

If you have a group of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit, you have a sequence in hand. But there are two types of sequences, pure and impure. 

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Pure Sequence 

You can form a pure sequence by placing a group of three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order. Here you must remember that a joker or wild card will be invalid.

Example:

• 5, 6, 7 (No joker is used here. Just a pure sequence with three cards in consecutive order)
• 3, 4, 5, 6 (A pure sequence of four cards sans the use of any wild or joker card)

Impure Sequence

You make an impure sequence by inserting one or more joker cards in a group of three or more cards of the same suit. 

Example:

• 6, 7, Q, 9 (Q is the wild joker here and it replaced 8 to form an impure sequence)
• 5, Q, 7, 8, P, J (Q is wild joker here replacing 6 and the printed joker is replacing 9)

What is a life sequence?

If you have a minimum of two sequences, one being a pure at least, then that marks your ‘First Life.’ The other sequence can be pure or impure. This one will be your ‘Second Life.’ 

In any case, one of these sequences must have four or more cards. And then voila! You can now make a valid declaration! At this point, the scores of the rest of the players are counted. So there you have it—the basics of rummy! What are you waiting for, go ahead and make your first set, sequence and life sequence!

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