BASKET RUMMY Meaning and
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Basket Rummy is a card game that is a variant of the popular game Rummy. It is typically played by two to six players using a standard deck of 52 cards. The objective of the game is to be the first player to score a certain number of points, typically 500.
In Basket Rummy, players are dealt a fixed number of cards at the beginning of each round. The remaining undealt cards are placed face down in the center of the playing area, forming the "basket." Players can choose to either draw a card from the basket or pick up the top card of the discard pile on their turn.
The game follows the basic rules of Rummy, where players aim to form sets or runs of cards in their hand. A set is a group of three or four cards of the same rank, while a run consists of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. Players can meld cards from their hand onto the table throughout the game.
A unique feature of Basket Rummy is the ability to lay off cards onto other players' melds. This means that if a player has a card that fits into an existing meld on the table, they can add it to that meld and gain points.
Points in Basket Rummy are assigned to cards based on their face value, with face cards (King, Queen, and Jack) scoring 10 points each and Aces scoring 1 point. The player who reaches the predetermined score limit first wins the game.
Basket Rummy offers an enjoyable and strategic challenge for players, as they must manage their hands, make smart decisions on when to pick from the basket or discard pile, and meld cards strategically to gain the most points.
Common Misspellings for BASKET RUMMY
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Etymology of BASKET RUMMY
The word "basket rummy" combines two different terms: "basket" and "rummy".
The term "rummy" is derived from the card game known as "rummy". This game originated in the early 20th century, initially called "Whiskey Poker" or "Rum Poker", which later evolved into "Rummy". The origin of "rummy" is uncertain, but it may have derived from the slang term "rum" used to describe odd or peculiar things.
The term "basket" in "basket rummy" refers to the scoring mechanism in the game. In basket rummy, players aim to collect runs and sets of cards, similar to traditional rummy. However, instead of melding their cards onto the table, they place them face down in a basket or container. Once a player declares they have a winning hand, they reveal their collection of cards from the basket.
Similar spelling words for BASKET RUMMY
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