Yes, Rummy can be played with 3 players. When playing with 3 players, the standard rules of Rummy apply, but there are a few adjustments to the gameplay:
- Dealing: Each player is dealt 7 cards if playing with 3 players. The remaining cards are placed face-down to form the draw pile, and the top card is turned face-up to start the discard pile.
- Melding: Players take turns drawing a card from the draw pile or the discard pile and then discarding a card from their hand. They can lay down sets (three or four cards of the same rank) or runs (three or more consecutive cards of the same suit) during their turn.
- Ending the Game: The game can end in one of two ways:
- If a player successfully melds all of their cards, they win the game.
- If the draw pile is exhausted and none of the players have melded all their cards, the game ends. In this case, the player with the fewest points in their hand wins the game.
- Scoring: If playing for points, the winner scores points based on the value of the cards left in the opponents’ hands. Face cards are usually worth 10 points each, and numbered cards are worth their face value.
Playing Rummy with 3 players can be just as enjoyable and strategic as playing with more players, although it may have a slightly different dynamic due to the smaller number of players.
