Winning at Rummy 500

Rummy 500 is a great card game to play with the family or with a group of people. Here are some ways you can improve your game and become a better player.

1. Don't Be Afraid to pick up the pile

A lot of people are afraid to pick up the pile of cards because they know that there is a chance their opponent will be going out soon and leave them with a ton of cards in their hand.

But picking up a pile of cards isn't all bad. In fact it can benefit you by not only allowing you to make some points fast, but it also gives you the ability to get more points in the future. The more cards in your hand the more likely you will be able to score more points in the future.

It is very unlikely that your opponent will go out right after you draw the card unless they have 1 card in their hand and just get an extremely lucky draw.

2. Put Down Pairs

If I have a pair in my hand I like to discard 1 of those cards. It helps me in numerous ways, first if I put down a Queen it tells my opponent that I do have another Queen, so they might discard one too, thinking it is safe.

It also gives me some free cards in my hand so I do not have to keep both Queens in my hand waiting
to get a 3rd one. Remember if you get a 3rd card you can always pick up the discard pile to play them.

3. Try to control your opponent

Try to control your opponent's moves. For example, if all you have in your hand is 2 Aces and you
know your opponent has 2 Aces along with other cards don't keep staling and hoping they discard an Ace so you can go out. Instead discard an Ace so they can play it. This way you play your Ace off of their lay down and go out first.

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