In a game of Rummy, the winner is typically the first player to successfully “go out” by melding or laying down all of their cards into valid sets and/or runs. This means that they have no cards left in their hand at the end of their turn.
Once a player has gone out, the round ends, and the other players’ hands are scored based on the value of the cards remaining in their hands. Face cards (Kings, Queens, and Jacks) usually have a value of 10 points each, while numbered cards are worth their face value. Aces are typically worth 1 point.
The scores of the other players are tallied, and the winner of the round earns points based on the difference between their score and the scores of the other players. The goal is to accumulate the fewest points over several rounds or until a predetermined point threshold is reached.
In some variations of Rummy, such as Indian Rummy, points are scored differently, and the player with the fewest points at the end of the game is declared the winner.
It’s worth noting that different variations of Rummy may have slightly different rules for scoring and determining the winner, so it’s essential to clarify the rules before starting a game.
