One of the popular card games played in India is Court Piece, also known as coat peace or kot pees, pees being a Hindi word meaning “to deal”. In Pakistan, this game is often known as Rang, which means “trump”. In some places, for example in Goa, it is called Seven Hands. In India, the English word “hand” is sometimes used to mean a trick i.e. a set of cards, one played by each player in turn. A variant of whist (a classic English trick-taking card game) in which eldest hand makes trumps after the first five cards have been dealt, and trick-play is normally stopped after one team has won seven hands. A special bonus is given if a particular team wins the first seven hands, or even all hands. The game is played by four players in two teams, but there are variations for two or three players as well. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Spit Card Game
Spit, also called Slam or Speed, is a card game especially played between two players. The aim is to get rid of your cards as fast as possible. In Spit, each player has a row of stock piles, usually five, and each with the top card face up. A regular deck of 52 cards is used without the jokers. The cards are shuffled and divided equally – 26 to each player. If more than two players want to play then more decks can be used. Each player has to lay out 5 piles on the table. One card is placed face-up, followed by four face-down cards. Then a card is placed face-up on the first face down card, followed by another three face-down cards. This process is repeated until each of the five piles has a face-up card on top. Continue reading
Ever played Rummy with Paplu, Nichlu, Tiplu?
You must have played Rummy card game with your family and friends. But, have you ever played Rummy with Paplu, Nichlu or Tiplu? Don’t be surprised, these are not the names of any important persons but they are the names of cards that have special importance in popular Indian Rummy variant “Marriage”. Continue reading
Indian Rummy Card Game
Indian Rummy, a variation of Rummy card game, is very popular in India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. It is a pastime enjoyed by people from all walks of life. The game play is simple. The player to the dealer’s right plays first, and play continues counter-clockwise. Each player picks up either the top card of the face up discard pile or the top card of the face down stack. After picking up, the player must discard one card face up on top of the discard pile. If a player chooses to take the top card of the discard pile, that card cannot be discarded in the same turn. So, the player must discard a different card. Continue reading
Progressive Rummy Strategy and Tips
Online progressive rummy has charmed millions of people with its variations and twists. However, to become proficient or a winner in this rummy game you should make yourself familiar with the Progressive Rummy rules and strategy in a better way. Continue reading
Contract Rummy Strategy and Tips
Contract Rummy is an exciting version of Rummy that can be played by 3-4 players shuffling 2 decks of cards and a joker. However, when 5 or more players play this card game then 3 decks are shuffled and 2 jokers are used. This thrilling card game is best enjoyed when the Contract Rummy rules are understood and a strategy is followed. Continue reading
Contract Rummy or 10 card Rummy
Liverpool Rummy, Shanghai Rummy, Joker Rummy, Continental Rummy, Combination Rummy, May I and King Rummy are some other popular names by which this game is known as. This game supposedly evolved from a game known as Zioncheck, the brainchild of Ruth Armson. Once in 1950, Albert Morehead stated that Contract Rummy “is one of the most popular games played by women’s clubs and card-playing groups that meet regularly.” Continue reading
Multiplayer Gin Rummy Rules
Multiplayer Gin Rummy is a popular game of the Rummy family. Hundreds of ardent players across the globe come online to play the game as they get a chance to win cash prizes. Getting started is simple and instant as no download is required. But to become a winner, it is very important that you should be familiar with the Gin Rummy rules. The rules are simple and easy but necessary to understand to beat your peers. Continue reading
Gin Rummy Strategy and Tips
Gin Rummy is one of the most popular Knock Rummy games among the lovers of Rummy where everyone gets a chance to become a winner. The game where one has to play like a strategist, behave like an analyst; where there’s absolutely no gambling and no luck. The game where the Deadwood-rise puts you on a losing streak and greater Run count makes you hit a winning streak. Continue reading
Gin Rummy – An Entertaining Game Online
Gin Rummy is one of the most popular variant of the Rummy family.It was conceived in the year 1909 by a New York resident named Elwood T. Bakerand his son. It got the name Gin because its parent was named Rum (both being alcoholic drinks).Gin Rummy is played between two players with a single regular deck of 52 playing cards. No wild cards are involved. Ranking for cards ascends in the order; Ace 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jack Queen King. The face cards (K, Q, and J) have a value of 10 points. Ace (A) has a value of 1 point. Numbered cards have a value equal to their face value. Continue reading