Sequence
A group of consecutive cards from the same suit. At least one pure sequence is usually required.
एक ही suit के लगातार cards को sequence कहते हैं।
Rules
How to Play Rummy on Holy Rummy — Rules, Sequences & Declaration
Learn the basic rummy ideas before you play: sequence, set, valid declaration and common beginner mistakes.
Hindi note
Rummy खेलने से पहले sequence, set और valid declaration के नियम समझें। यह गाइड नए खिलाड़ियों को basic rules समझाने के लिए है।
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आधिकारिक जानकारीLast updated: 27 July 2026
Basics
Rummy terms to know
This is a simple rule guide. Always check the app rules for the exact game mode before joining a table.
Hindi note
यह basic guide है। Table join करने से पहले app में exact rules देखें।
Set
Cards of the same rank from different suits.
Different suits में same rank वाले cards set बनाते हैं।
Declaration
Declare only after arranging valid sequences and sets according to the table rules.
Valid sequence और set बनने के बाद ही declare करें।
Beginner notes
Avoid these mistakes
Hindi note
नए users के लिए जरूरी बातें।
- Do not rush declaration Wrong declaration can lead to high points. Double-check all sequences and sets before pressing declare. गलत declaration से ज्यादा points लग सकते हैं। Declare से पहले sequences और sets दोबारा check करें।
- Track discarded cards Watch what you and other players discard. This helps you avoid picking cards that your opponents may need. खुद और दूसरे players ने कौन से cards discard किए, इस पर ध्यान दें।
- Play within limits Use only tables that match your comfort level. Do not chase losses by moving to higher-stake tables. अपनी limit के अंदर ही खेलें। Loss recover करने के लिए ऊंचे stake पर न जाएं।
Sequences
Pure sequence vs impure sequence
A valid declaration must include at least one pure sequence. Understanding the difference is the most important rule for beginners.
Hindi note
Pure sequence और impure sequence का फर्क समझना सबसे जरूरी है। कम से कम एक pure sequence जरूरी होती है।
Pure Sequence
Three or more consecutive cards of the same suit without any joker. Example: 5♥ 6♥ 7♥. A pure sequence is mandatory for a valid declaration.
एक ही suit के तीन या अधिक consecutive cards, बिना joker के। Example: 5♥ 6♥ 7♥।
Impure Sequence
Consecutive cards of the same suit where a joker replaces one missing card. Example: 3♠ 4♠ Joker 6♠. Valid, but does not count as the mandatory pure sequence.
एक ही suit के consecutive cards जिसमें एक joker missing card की जगह लेता है। Example: 3♠ 4♠ Joker 6♠।
Set (Trials)
Three or four cards of the same rank from different suits. Example: K♥ K♠ K♦. A joker may be used in a set. At least two sequences are required for a valid hand — one must be pure.
Different suits के तीन या चार same rank cards। Example: K♥ K♠ K♦। Set में joker use कर सकते हैं।
Joker rules
Printed joker and wild card joker
Jokers help complete impure sequences and sets. Knowing the types and rules saves you from invalid declarations.
Hindi note
Joker दो तरह के होते हैं — printed joker और wild card joker। इनके नियम समझकर गलत declaration से बचें।
- Printed Joker A card with the joker image printed on it. It can replace any card to form a sequence or set. You cannot use two printed jokers in the same sequence. Printed joker card किसी भी card की जगह use हो सकता है। एक ही sequence में दो printed jokers use नहीं कर सकते।
- Wild Card Joker At the start of each game, one random card is picked as the wild joker. All cards of that rank become jokers for that game. Example: if 7♦ is picked, all 7s become wild jokers. हर game की शुरुआत में एक random card wild joker चुना जाता है। उस rank के सभी cards joker बन जाते हैं।
- Joker limit in pure sequence A pure sequence must not contain any joker — not even a wild card joker of the correct suit. If your sequence uses a joker, it becomes impure. Pure sequence में कोई joker नहीं हो सकता — चाहे वह correct suit का wild card joker ही क्यों न हो।
Points calculation
How points are counted
If a player declares correctly, the losing players get penalty points based on the unarranged cards in their hand. The lower your points, the less you lose.
Hindi note
अगर कोई player सही declare करता है, तो losing players के हाथ में बचे unarranged cards पर penalty points लगते हैं। जितने कम points, उतना कम loss।
- Number cards (2-10) Face value. A 5♣ left unarranged counts as 5 points. Face value के बराबर points। 5♣ unarranged रहने पर 5 points।
- Face cards (J, Q, K) and Aces 10 points each. J, Q, K, and A all carry 10 penalty points per card. हर card के 10 points। J, Q, K और A — सभी 10 points के होते हैं।
- Jokers Zero points. Both printed jokers and wild card jokers carry no penalty value. Zero points। Printed joker और wild card joker पर कोई penalty नहीं।
- Maximum points Usually capped at 80 points per player. If a player has not made any sequence and still holds all cards, they get the maximum penalty. आमतौर पर 80 points तक capped। अगर किसी player ने कोई sequence नहीं बनाई, तो maximum penalty लगती है।
- Winner score Zero points. A valid declaration means the winner has arranged all 13 cards correctly. Zero points। Valid declaration का मतलब winner ने सभी 13 cards सही arrange कर लिए।
Drop rules
First drop, middle drop and full count
Dropping out of a game early can save points. Knowing when to drop is an important skill, especially for beginners.
Hindi note
Game में जल्दी drop करने से points बच सकते हैं। खासकर beginners को drop का सही समय पता होना चाहिए।
- First drop Dropping before picking your first card from the open pile. Penalty is usually 20 points. A good option when your initial hand is weak. Open pile से पहला card उठाने से पहले drop करें। Penalty आमतौर पर 20 points।
- Middle drop Dropping after playing at least one turn. Penalty is usually 40 points. Consider this when your hand is not improving after several turns. कम से कम एक turn खेलने के बाद drop करें। Penalty आमतौर पर 40 points।
- Full count / No drop If you do not drop and another player declares, your unarranged cards are counted at full penalty — up to 80 points. Never hold on hoping if your hand has no clear path to a valid declaration. Drop न करने और दूसरे player के declare करने पर आपके unarranged cards के पूरे points लगते हैं — 80 points तक।
Game variants
Points, Deals and Pool Rummy
Holy Rummy may offer different rummy formats. Each variant has different rules for scoring, number of deals, and elimination.
Hindi note
Holy Rummy पर अलग-अलग rummy formats मिल सकते हैं। हर variant के scoring, deals और elimination के अपने नियम होते हैं।
Points Rummy
A single-deal game where points have a fixed rupee value. The winner takes the pot based on opponent penalty points × point value. Fastest format — one deal decides the winner.
Single-deal game जहां points की fixed rupee value होती है। Fastest format — एक ही deal में winner decide होता है।
Deals Rummy
Played over a fixed number of deals (usually 2 or 3). Players start with equal chips. The player with the highest chips after all deals wins. More strategic than Points Rummy.
Fixed number of deals पर खेला जाता है। सभी players equal chips से start करते हैं। सबसे ज्यादा chips वाला player जीतता है।
Pool Rummy
Players get eliminated when their accumulated points cross a threshold (101 or 201). The last remaining player wins. 101 Pool and 201 Pool are the two common variations.
Points threshold (101 या 201) cross करने पर player eliminate हो जाता है। Last remaining player जीतता है। 101 Pool और 201 Pool common हैं।
Rummy FAQ
Common rules and gameplay questions
These answers cover basic 13-card rummy terms, sequence rules, scoring and safe play reminders.
Hindi note
13-card rummy terms, sequence rules, scoring और safe play reminders के जवाब।
What is a pure sequence in rummy? Pure sequence क्या है?
A pure sequence is three or more consecutive cards of the same suit without using any joker. Example: 5♥ 6♥ 7♥. At least one pure sequence is mandatory for a valid declaration.
Pure sequence एक ही suit के तीन या अधिक consecutive cards होते हैं, बिना किसी joker के। Example: 5♥ 6♥ 7♥। कम से कम एक pure sequence जरूरी है।
What happens if I declare with an invalid hand? Invalid hand से declare करने पर क्या होता है?
A wrong declaration (invalid hand) results in a penalty — usually the maximum points (80). Always double-check that you have at least one pure sequence before declaring.
गलत declaration पर maximum penalty (80 points) लगती है। Declare करने से पहले हमेशा check करें कि कम से कम एक pure sequence है या नहीं।
Can I use two jokers in one sequence? क्या एक sequence में दो joker use कर सकते हैं?
Yes, you can use multiple jokers in an impure sequence. Example: 4♦ Joker Joker 7♦. However, this sequence is impure and cannot count as your mandatory pure sequence.
हां, impure sequence में एक से अधिक joker use कर सकते हैं। लेकिन यह sequence impure होगी और mandatory pure sequence नहीं मानी जाएगी।
What is the difference between 101 Pool and 201 Pool? 101 Pool और 201 Pool में क्या फर्क है?
In 101 Pool, a player is eliminated when their total points exceed 101. In 201 Pool, the threshold is 201. 101 Pool ends faster because the elimination trigger is lower.
101 Pool में 101 points पार करने पर player out हो जाता है। 201 Pool में threshold 201 points है। 101 Pool जल्दी खत्म होता है।
Should beginners start with Points, Deals or Pool Rummy? Beginners को किस format से शुरू करना चाहिए?
Points Rummy is the simplest format for beginners — single deal, quick results. Start with low-value points tables to learn the rules before moving to Deals or Pool Rummy.
Beginners के लिए Points Rummy सबसे आसान है — single deal, quick results। Deals या Pool Rummy पर जाने से पहले low-value tables पर practice करें।