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21 Card Rummy Rules and Gameplay

21 Card Rummy is a strategic variant of Indian Rummy played with three decks, where players aim to arrange 21 cards into valid combinations for a winning declaration. Key rules include forming three pure sequences, three Tunnelas, eight Dublees, and grouping all jokers, with specific scoring for combinations like Marriage and Jokers. The game accommodates 2 to 6 players and features a turn sequence involving drawing and discarding cards to maintain 21 in hand.

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21 Card Rummy Rules and Gameplay

21 Card Rummy is a strategic variant of Indian Rummy played with three decks, where players aim to arrange 21 cards into valid combinations for a winning declaration. Key rules include forming three pure sequences, three Tunnelas, eight Dublees, and grouping all jokers, with specific scoring for combinations like Marriage and Jokers. The game accommodates 2 to 6 players and features a turn sequence involving drawing and discarding cards to maintain 21 in hand.

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21 Card Rummy Rules and Gameplay

Overview
21 Card Rummy is a complex and strategic variant of Indian Rummy, typically played with three
decks of cards (including jokers). It involves arranging 21 cards into valid sequences and/or sets
to make a winning declaration. The game can accommodate 2 to 6 players and is often played
for points with pre-decided rupee values [1] [2] [3] .

Key Rules
Objective
The goal is to arrange all 21 cards into valid combinations, which may include sequences, sets,
Tunnelas, Dublees, or groups of jokers. A valid declaration must meet specific requirements [1]
[2] .

Mandatory Combinations for Declaration


1. Three Pure Sequences: Each sequence must consist of three cards without jokers.
2. Three Tunnelas: Groups of three identical cards from the same rank (e.g., three Kings).
3. Eight Dublees: Pairs of identical cards (e.g., two 7s from different suits).
4. Eight Jokers in One Group: All jokers grouped together [4] [2] .

Special Cards and Terms


1. Cut Joker: The top card from the deck after dealing becomes the Cut Joker; all cards of the
same rank across suits are treated as jokers.
2. Upper Joker and Lower Joker: Cards one rank above and below the Cut Joker in the same
suit are additional wild cards.
3. Marriage: A combination of Cut Joker, Upper Joker, and Lower Joker from the same suit
earns bonus points [4] [3] .

Gameplay
1. Setup
Three decks (53 cards each) are shuffled.
Each player is dealt 21 cards.
A Cut Joker is selected, followed by Upper and Lower Jokers.
2. Turn Sequence
Players draw a card either from the open pile or closed deck.
They discard one card to maintain 21 cards in hand.
3. Winning Declaration
Arrange mandatory combinations (e.g., three pure sequences).
Declare by discarding one card and presenting valid combinations.

Scoring System
1. Value Cards:
Marriage: 100 points.
Sterling Joker: 30 points.
Paplu (Upper Joker): 20 points.
Taplu (Lower Joker): 20 points [3] .
2. Maximum loss per player is capped at 120 points [5] .

Additional Notes
Wild cards can replace any card in impure sequences or sets but cannot form pure
sequences.
Tunnelas and Dublees do not require additional arrangement once declared [2] [5] .
The online version simplifies gameplay with automated card arrangements [2] [3] .
By mastering these rules, players can enjoy the strategic depth and excitement unique to 21
Card Rummy!
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4. https://www.getmega.com/rummy/learn/21-card-rummy/
5. https://tgdaily.com/entertainment/games/a-short-guide-to-21-card-rummy/

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