Role of Joker Card in Rummy Game

1. Role of Joker Card in Rummy A standard deck of cards consists of a total 52 cards and face cards along with 2 printed joker cards. Many people don't have any idea about what to do with joker cards. Not only Rummy makes use of joker cards but also joker cards are of high importance here. Understanding the role of joker card is quite necessary in Rummy. Joker card stands as a bit different from the rest of the cards of the deck. The easiest way to recognize a Joker card is that it has a symbol of joker printed on it. There are 2 joker cards in a single deck of cards. Joker is an important part of Rummy game, effective use of joker cards can make you a winner, and neglecting the joker card can make you lose the game. And one more important thing to learn about the joker card is, it is effective only when it is used in conjunction with other cards otherwise it is of no importance. Also, another major benefit of the joker card in an online rummy game is that it carries 0 points. Let’s understand the usage of Joker cards in Rummy games & what other benefits can be availed?

2. The Significance of Joker in Rummy The joker card helps in making the game of Rummy more swift and more fascinating. An important thing to remember is that on many of the

3. online Rummy platforms, printed joker is not available. Instead of a printed joker, wild card joker acts as a joker in the game. Types of Jokers In a game of online rummy, there are two types of Joker cards, Printed Joker and Wild Joker. The printed joker has an image of joker printed on it while the wild joker is a card selected on a random basis in each round as a joker card. The wild joker is usually kept under the closed deck facing upward. What is the use of Joker Cards in Rummy? Joker card is a wild card and acts as a replacement for any other card. The card is specifically used for the creation of impure sequences and sets. The card can be put up in an arrangement of 2 cards to fill up for missing cards in a set or sequence. Now let's discuss how to make the best use of a Joker card in a Rummy game.

4. To manage high-value cards At the time of playing if you are holding high-value cards and are confused with what to play next, try to replace your higher value card with a joker card. This will lessen your points in-game. To Form Sets & Sequences At the time of formation of sets and sequences, try to form the sets and sequences with the use of a joker card in it. Obviously, your points get reduced because of this, but in case if you face any technical issues or loss of internet connection during the gameplay then use of a joker card will make your points low. This is something quite beneficial for all the online Rummy players. Joker can only be used once for making a sequence One can make use of a joker card only once in a Rummy game. Imagine, if you are holding two such sequences which can be completed by adding a joker in it then in such a situation you can complete only one

5. such sequence, the leftover sequence can be completed by applying a different strategy. Cannot be used for Extension One cannot make use of Joker cards to create or extend any sequence. Also, a joker card cannot be used to an extent as a quadruplet. Suppose a scenario is a player is having 4 suits of King, then according to rules the player cannot make use of a joker card to extend the quadruplet. Joker Card for creating Sets As soon as the cards are dealt among the players, don't immediately start forming sets. Wait for a while, see the open joker cards and then plan your moves accordingly. So, by following such strategies, risk of discarding the useful card is reduced, and can select better cards from the deck. Many rummy experts used this strategy while playing the Rummy game. This strategy can make them win or lose the game at any moment. And if you see the joker card, try to get rid of its adjacent cards. Not only

6. joker cards but the cards around it are of high importance in securing the win in-game. Joker cards cannot be used in pure sequence. One important point to note for all the Rummy aspirants is, you cannot pick a joker card from the open deck once it has been discarded by any other player. So, follow the above-mentioned strategies, and make the use of joker cards in rummy game intelligently in winning the game. Happy gaming!