For decades since the long period of British rule, card games such as Poker,
Bridge and Rummy have been immensely popular across India where they are played
both socially and within the family. Indian Rummy is a fun rummy game with a big
sense of tradition. It is particularly popular in card rooms and casinos across
India where, in certain jurisdictions, classic Rummy is a wagering game played
in many a Rummy club. Ironically, 5 card poker or 'teenpatti' is not allowed in Indian clubs, being denigrated as a game of 'chance' but Rummy is given the thinking man's stature and played with pride
It is possible that Indian Rummy is derived from the United States
as it plays like a cross between Gin Rummy and Rummy 500. It is similar to Rummy
500 in that it is played with 13 cards, one or two decks, two or more players
and usually jokers (wild cards). However in the overall simplicity of turn by
turn play, it is a lot more like Gin Rummy, which is its closest relative. If
you like Gin Rummy, you are very likely to enjoy Indian Rummy.
Looking forward to the book. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteIndian Rummy, Yes a true favorite of Kitty party groups! Although I do not agree with 3 card poker or "teenpatti" being denigrated as a game of chance, not with the variations that stir up the multple connections to make something of your original cards! Yes, Indian rummy does offer paplu, tiplu, and many other substitues of wildcards to make the game exciting and rake up the point values! I have seen people play with up to 27 cards per hand, needless to say that can be quite challenging and requires skill.
ReplyDeleteHooray Anoop! I would so love to catch up with the Rummy Club ladies! I will come here often and sniff around. Where can I preorder your book?
ReplyDeleteYour adoring fan,
Paula
Based on the snippets I've been privy to, I am waiting with bated breath for for your novel to come out. I can't wait to read it and wish you the best of luck with wrapping the project up!
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Cynthia
A very BIG CONGRATULATIONS on this accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see this wonderful product of your intellectual talents - was really happy to read about your earlier publication too.
waiting to read it. let me know when it is out.
ReplyDeleteokay so the indian rummy threw me off, not used to the taplu, paplu thing but it was definitely more fun and more exciting :-) yes it does require skill took me a few games to get the hang of it all. exciting ...just loved it even though i lost out on the games.
ReplyDeleteCongrats again Anoop looking forward to reading it and enjoying it over a cup of chai or a good cocktail :-) Let me know when it's out !
Nice, Anoop. I grew up playing 500 Rummy, taught by one of the best, my Italian grandmother! Glad to know the wonderful tradition continues in every nation ... best with the book!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read the book Anoop!!! I'll help spread the word as well! Vinnie
ReplyDeleteYou are correct about the fact that Rummy has gained a lot of popularity nowadays. The fact that it has been made legal in India by the Supreme court has made it even more popular.
ReplyDeletePlaying rummy is a talent. when ever i got time i use to watch the game. while watching i come to know these person having the high concentration and memory power. Now i got an interest to play rummy. I got a nice tips from you ... thanks
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