Does Luck Of The Draw Play A Role In Rummy?

Well, this is one question that has preyed our minds over time. On the one hand Indian rummy is known as a game of skill and those who play the game will vouch for this. It is true that 13 cards rummy has been examined and found to be a game that is more to do with skills like keen and smart observation, good and realistic planning along with a good memory are the ones that make a player win at this game.

Then why do people talk about luck and chance when they play the game of rummy?

The question of whether luck plays a role in the game comes up due to the following factors:

• Where you sit is decided by the luck of the draw. You may wonder how this will affect your  game. As a matter of fact it will definitely have an impact on your game. The simple logic is that the person playing before you can be a good friend in the game or a bad enemy. Here is how it works – if the person before you is very observant he will make every effort to retain cards that you need and the reverse is true if the person is lax then you are in a better position

• The order of play is also decided on a random basis. This again has a slight role to play in the game of rummy with the player playing first having the option and sometimes the advantage of being able to judge others in an easier manner.

           

• Joker card and the cards dealt you are always haphazard. This again is a matter of probability and can play a pivotal role in you hand in rummy either due to its presence or due to absolute absence. The same way the cards you are dealt at the beginning of the 13 cards rummy game can have a role to play on the progress of the game.

While these do have a bearing on the game of Indian rummy any player would be ill advised to take these factors for granted and use them as the main basis for planning to win.

As we can see while rummy cannot be defined as a pure game of skill, there is no way we can say that rummy is all about chance. While playing rummy one has to remember that while where you sit and what you get is not in your control, the one thing that is in your control is the way you play.

Be alert, learn from the nuances of what others are doing, always be on the look out for the best way to meld your cards, make optimum use of joker and you will find that you are becoming expert at the game. The best way to enjoy the game is always depend on skills and always capitalize on luck when it sides with you.

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