Description
Every evening of cards starts the same way: you shuffle, deal, and the first card lands on the discard pile. The Rummy, Canasta, Bridge Playing Cards box contains two packs of 56 cards in two colours, 112 cards in total. With them you can play Rummy, Canasta, Bridge and many other classic card games. With more players, you use both packs together for Rummy.
How to play Rummy
Each player gets 14 cards, and the starting player gets 15. The goal is to get rid of all your cards as quickly as possible. You combine cards into runs, which are at least three consecutive cards of the same suit, and into sets, for example three kings of different suits. When you open for the first time, your cards usually have to be worth at least 51 points.
Number cards are worth their face value. The jack, queen and king are worth 10 points each, the joker 25, and the ace 1, 10 or 11 points, depending on the variant. On your turn, you take a card from the draw pile or from the discard pile and discard one card. Once you have opened, you can also add your cards to the other players' melds. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins.
Why you'll like it
- With one box of cards you can play many different games, from Rummy to Canasta and Bridge.
- Every turn in Rummy starts with a decision: take a card from the discard pile and show the others what you are collecting, or reach for a hidden card from the draw pile.
- The 51-point rule makes you plan ahead, so early on it pays to build combinations with high cards.
- By watching which cards the others discard and pick up, you quickly work out what they are collecting and keep those cards away from them.
Who is the Rummy, Canasta, Bridge set for
The set is meant for everyone who likes playing classic card games, from family evenings to Rummy tournaments. The rules of Rummy are simple and quick to remember, but playing well takes observation and planning. The number of players and the playing time depend on the game you choose.
What you might not like
Rummy has many house rules, so before playing you have to agree on which variant you are playing. This may not suit those who prefer games with a single, precisely written set of rules.
What's in the box
- 2 packs of 56 cards in two colours (112 cards in total)
- cardboard box
