Indian Rummy Rules

Pure sequences, sets, Jokers, and valid declarations.

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Pure sequence

Three or more consecutive cards of one suit without a Joker form a pure sequence.

Impure sequence

A printed or wild Joker may replace a missing card in an otherwise consecutive same-suit run.

Set

Three or four cards of one rank from different suits form a set. Duplicate suits do not make a standard set.

Valid declaration

Check the pure sequence first, then verify every remaining sequence and set.