How to play Rummy 500

Objective

Score points by laying sets and runs while limiting cards left in hand.

Setup

1. 1

   Deal seven cards for larger groups or commonly 13 for two players.

2. 2

   Place the rest as stock and turn one discard face up.

How play works

1. 1

   Draw from stock or take a discard together with every card above it.

2. 2

   If taking below the top, immediately meld the selected card.

3. 3

   Lay new melds or add to melds on the table, then discard.

Scoring and winning

1. 1

   Score the value of cards melded and subtract cards left in hand.

2. 2

   Continue hands to an agreed target, commonly 500.

Rules to settle before play

1. 1

   Agree on ace value and whether ace may be high, low, or both.

2. 2

   Jokers are optional and should be declared before play.