There are very few who have not played or do not like the immensely engaging card game, rummy. Although the origin of the rummy game is a matter of debate – theories about it being a derivative of the game ‘Conquian’ of Mexico or Spain abound – it has been universally acknowledged that it evolved in a social backdrop. In fact, Indian rummy or the 13 Cards Rummy has been a popular recreational activity during gatherings, both small and large, of friends and family members. There are so many fascinating variants of rummy and it can, at times, be overwhelming to recall the intricacies of each one ..read more

Any sport or skill-based game tends to have its own share of world-famous players. Some of these players go on to become legends. For example, cricket has Sachin Tendulkar, golf has Tiger Woods, and Football has Maradona, Ronaldo and Messi.  But did you know that the game of rummy also has its own legends? These world-class players have shown great skill and tenacity to emerge victorious in the most difficult situations.  Arguably, rummy (and poker) fans have been lucky to witness the game of the best gin rummy and poker player in the world. He was a man named Stuart Ungar, or Stu Ungar for sh ..read more

Players of any game fall on a continuum in which, on one end is a regular player – the one; and on the other end is a veteran. Rummy is a sport as well. Thus its players’ level up from being amateurs to masters. So, what sets the two types apart? At RummyCulture, we bring to you traits which are common to skill online cash rummy players.   Hunger to learn: Many times, after playing for a considerable time, players develop a know-it-all attitude. This is where they falter. A common characteristic of masters of any sport is a strong desire to learn. A stable theoretical base makes up for a str ..read more

Joker, the movie featuring the popular supervillain from DC Comics, has been making a lot of news lately. While the movies feature a new take on the character, the comics usually showed Joker as a sinister criminal who would carry Joker cards as an identification card as well as a weapon.  Well, don’t be surprised when we tell you that the game of rummy also allows you to use the joker card as a weapon. Sounds interesting? Read on. As we all know, a standard deck of playing cards comes with 52 cards in total. While people are aware of the 52 number and face cards, there are also 2 printed joke ..read more

It is common knowledge that rummy is among the world’s favourite card games and played almost everywhere in the world by people of all groups and ages. However, do you know why rummy is called rummy, or that there are hundreds of variations of the game? Let us tell you what we know. Rummy’s Origins Rummy most likely evolved from a 19th-century game called Conquian which was popular in Mexico, from where it spread to other parts of the world (Con quién in Spanish means ‘with whom’). Alternatively, some say that Conquian was actually derived from the word Kon Khin or the Chinese game Khanhoo.  R ..read more

Rummy is a game with many variants. There is Indian rummy, Gin rummy, Rummy 500, and many more. Even within these named variants, there are sub-variants that differ in a particular aspect of the game rather than the fundamental rules of the game.  One such example of two closely linked rummy variants that differ in one particular aspect is 13-card rummy and 21-card rummy. Let us help you understand the differences in these two variations of rummy through the following points. Number of cards dealt in each type of rummy  This one is actually pretty simple. As the names suggest, each type of rum ..read more

If you are a newbie rummy player, you would have already researched a bit about the game. Since you are just starting out, you would have surely read up a lot about rummy being a skill-based game and that the more skilled a player is, the higher the chances of that person winning.  Surely, this could be disheartening to know, and you may want to stop trying to get better at it. However, let us clear the air. Yes, it is true that rummy is a skill-based game, but you do not need to lose heart. Remember, all skilled players were learners once. In fact, rummy is a great game simply because of the ..read more

Apps are a necessity in today’s fast paced life, but our phones and our lives can only so much technological interference. That is why it is important to keep only the most relevant and useful apps in one’s phone and discard the rest. Sounds difficult but is it? After all, not all apps are used regularly. No matter how important we feel some apps to be, the reality is that we can always count our best apps on our fingertips. So here is our list of the best 5 apps that must be present in your phone come what may. Digital Payment Apps After that night in 2017, India’s payment habits underwent a ..read more

Who doesn’t want more money in their life? Not everyone is born wealthy, and while we all have jobs, it’s not always enough to manage all expenses and maintain a good lifestyle. To make matters worse, jobs today are not always very secure. Everyday there is news of organisations having to retrench employees due to business challenges and costs. In such a scenario, it becomes extremely important to not just have a regular job but also a source of secondary income that can supplement your salary and help you save enough money for any exigencies.  In addition, part time jobs are often more enjoya ..read more

There are very few experiences in the world that can properly emulate the thrill and excitement induced by the game of rummy. Online rummy takes this experience many notches higher due to the highly dynamic nature of play, the availability of players to play with, and the ease of playing anytime, anywhere. So, what are some of the other experiences that give you the same thrill as the game of rummy? Let’s find out. Watching election results on TV People in India are big fans of politics. While most countries have people with a keen interest in politics as a tool to make things better for thems ..read more