Pure sequence
Same suit, consecutive rank, no jokers. This is the only mandatory group.
Show rules · Adult readers
The show rules, in the order the table asks them.
A valid show is a small set of mechanical rules. Read the rulebook, then read the room card, then sit down. This page reads the show rules in that order.
Chapter 01 · The declaration
A valid declaration has three parts.
One pure sequence, one impure sequence (or a second pure), and at least one set. Anything in your hand at declaration costs you points.
Impure sequence
Consecutive rank with at least one wild joker. Sits after the pure sequence.
Set
Three or four cards of the same rank. Mixed suits allowed. Joker may substitute one card.
Chapter 02 · Penalty math
What a missed show costs.
A missed show is the most expensive outcome in rummy. The drop stages below are the cost of avoiding it.
| Outcome | Cost | When it happens |
|---|---|---|
| First drop | 20 points | You quit before your second turn. |
| Middle drop | 40 points | You quit after picking a card but before the show. |
| Full count | Sum of the cards still in your hand | You declared and the show is invalid. |