Rummy (Gin Rummy, Indian Rummy, Rummy 500) is a card game from Mexico / USA for 2–6 players. Track Rummy scores digitally with PartyPot — deadwood penalties, gin bonuses, and running totals. Free on iOS & Android.
Rummy
Also known as: Gin Rummy · Indian Rummy · Rummy 500
Players
2–6
Play Time
20–60 min
Origin
Mexico / USA
Equipment
1–2 decks of 52 cards
What Is Rummy?
Rummy is one of the most widely played card game families in the world. Players draw and discard cards to form melds (sets of matching rank or runs of consecutive cards in the same suit). The game ends when one player "goes out" by melding all their cards. Remaining players score penalty points for unmatched "deadwood" cards. In Gin Rummy, going out with zero deadwood ("Gin") earns a bonus. PartyPot tracks deadwood penalties and running scores across multiple rounds.
How to Play Rummy
Each player receives 7-10 cards depending on the variant
Players take turns drawing from the deck or discard pile
Form melds: sets (3-4 cards of same rank) or runs (3+ consecutive cards of same suit)
Lay off cards onto existing melds when possible
Knock or go out when your deadwood (unmatched cards) is low enough
In Gin Rummy: Gin (0 deadwood) = 25 bonus points; undercut = 25 bonus
Loser's deadwood value minus winner's deadwood value = round score
How PartyPot Makes Rummy Better
Per-round deadwood scoring with automatic calculations
Running score tallies across multiple rounds
Gin and undercut bonuses tracked automatically
Transaction history for dispute resolution
Smart Settlement converts final scores to money
Pro Tips
Track discards to know which cards are safe to throw
In Gin Rummy, knock early with low deadwood rather than waiting for Gin
Use PartyPot to set target scores for match play (e.g., first to 500)
Log each round immediately — deadwood counts are easy to misremember
Play Rummy with PartyPot
Download PartyPot free — create a room, share the QR code, and start playing Rummy with a digital banker in under 30 seconds.
