Knowing something and mastering it are two completely different things. You might know all the rules of playing rummy; however, you might still see yourself losing all the games you ever played. Have you ever wondered why does it happen? The simple reason is card games are games of skills or games of art which you need to master. Playing by the rules is not enough to win Card games. 

You need to know specific tips and tricks of playing rummy to win hands. 

Make a pure sequence first

When the game of rummy starts, one of the first things to do is concentrate on making a pure sequence. A pure sequence is a set of three or four cards of consecutive numbers that are from the same suit. It will ensure that you do not get the sum of all the cards in your hand if your opponent is extremely lucky and the first one to declare.

Watch the Moves of Your Opponent

Rummy is a relatively simple game. However, you will have to be very alert and mindful of your opponent’s moves to win. Playing good by yourself is not enough in the game of rummy. You will have to see which card your opponent picks up and which one they discard to understand what set your opponent is making.

Try not to pick up from Discarded Pile

As much as it is essential to understand your opponent’s mind, it is also vital to not let your opponent understand which sets you are making. Otherwise, your opponent might create an impediment in your game. Hence, when your opponent discards one card, try not to pick that up. We are not saying to not pick up from the discarded pile at all. In case your opponent discards a card that will complete your set, then, by all means, go ahead and pick up the card. But, if it is not very important, then trying not to pick up from the discarded file as your opponent might understand your game.

Don’t Discard the Middle Cards

One of the best Rummy Circle tricks is to stick to the middle cards. If you choose to make sets with lower or higher value cards, you will have to be very specific. However, middle cards are more versatile in making sets. Hence we suggest you hold onto the middle cards.

Trick your Opponent

Rummy is very much a game of mind. You might want your opponent to think you are making a set that you are not so that your opponent may discard a useful card for you. For instance, you are making a set of 10. Now say, you have the ten of club, 10 of spades, and the 9 of hearts. You may discard the nine of Hearts so that your opponent is tricked into thinking that it is safe to discard the 10 of heart. As soon as he discards the 10 of heart, you pick up, and you have a set ready in your hand.