Rummy Multiplayer

Rummy Multiplayer is a simple version of the classic card game, and it is a nice choice when two people want a card game without setting up a real deck.

The title screen has a button with a screen icon for this device and a globe button for online play. On this device you pick 2, 3 or 4 players. Before the first hand, four rules screens explain the game:

The aim: put all your cards into combinations before your opponents. Each player gets 10 cards.
Stock and waste pile: the leftover cards are placed face down as the stock, and the top card is turned up to start the waste pile. On your turn you pick up a card from either one.
Melds: you then lay down one or more combinations, or just discard a card. The game shows three kinds: three of a kind, four of a kind and a run of the same suit.
Scoring: the player who lays down all their cards wins the round and scores the value of everyone else's cards (face cards 10, aces 1, others their number). If you lay down every card in a single turn, the points are doubled. The first to 100 points wins.

In a two-player game, Player 1's hand is face up at the bottom of the screen. Player 2's hand sits face down at the top, and Player 2's name is printed upside down, as if the two of you were sitting on opposite sides of a tablet. We tried drawing from the stock, but we didn't play a full round.

How to play

Press the button with the screen icon and choose 2 players.
Read the four rules screens, then press play.
On your turn, take one card from the stock (face down) or the waste pile (face up).
If you have three or four of a kind, or a run of the same suit, lay it down.
Finish your turn by discarding a card.
When one player has laid down every card, the round is scored. Play rounds until someone reaches 100 points.

Tips

Watch the waste pile. If your opponent keeps picking up hearts, they are probably building a heart run.
Get rid of high cards. A king left in your hand gives your opponent 10 points if they go out first.
Think about going out in one turn. Laying down all your cards in a single turn doubles your points, so if you are close, it can pay to hold your melds and lay them down together.

New to rummy or want other ideas? Our guide to 2 player card games covers rummy and eight more games for two.

Frequently asked questions

How many players can play Rummy Multiplayer?

2, 3 or 4. You choose the number of players before the game starts.

How many cards does each player get?

According to the in-game rules, each player receives 10 cards.

How do you score in this rummy game?

The player who lays down all their cards wins the round and scores the value of the other players' cards: face cards 10, aces 1, other cards their number. Going out in one turn doubles the points.

How many points do you need to win?

The first player to reach 100 points wins the game.

Is it free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no download and no sign-up.