Rummy Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts of Friendly Gameplay

With its growing popularity, we can see that a lot of players are now getting online to play rummy. In such a scenario, while it is important to learn how to play rummy, understand the rules and all the tips and tricks that help you win, it is equally important to learn rummy etiquette and be a good player who is not a nuisance to other players and keeps the atmosphere clean and free of negativity. 

One has to remember that it is a game that has evolved from physical offline spaces where it brought people together into the online space. And that people in the online space are also people and deserve to be treated respectfully and with sensitivity.

Behaviour

Politeness must come without saying. The language you use must be respectful and free of abusive words or any distasteful words, any sarcastic remarks or anything that could be offensive. 

This includes the kind of username you choose, do not use a username that is offensive to any person or community or mocking anybody. While Emoticons and Emojis are free for use, understand the significance of certain emojis, what they mean and imply in common speech and use them accordingly. Ensure that no emoticon is used that may mean anything derogatory or hurt somebody’s sentiments. Remember that rummy etiquette is similar online as it is offline, do be aggressive towards any players and be respectful. 

People are possessive about their play. This is why as a player, you do not make fun of people’s moves or their losses. Do not resort to negative commentary or commentary that makes a mockery out of their game.

Fairness

This should go without saying that any game is based on a trust that the opponent will not cheat or collude to any unfair practices. Rummy etiquette is an important aspect of rummy games, as players are supposed to play independently and not team up with other players in a manner that affects the game in a dishonest way.

Conversation

Keep conversation to a minimum and only as much as required. Remmy etiquette involves respect to all players, constantly talking can be taken as a sign of a player who is not serious. This may lead you to lose your concentration and focus on the game as well as distract your opponents. It may also be taken as an attempt to intentionally distract your opponents from their game.

You are as much a player as everybody else, don’t go around handing unsolicited advice as it may come across as arrogant and condescending to your opponents. However, if people do happen to want to know about their gameplay or strategies at the end of the game, indulge them and have an honest conversation with them about your views.

Table Manners

Be mindful of the time you take to play during your turn, it is basic rummy etiquette. Understand that every player may be on a schedule and any player taking too long may not work for the other players. This does not mean that you don’t take the time to plan your move or think strategically. It only means to ensure that you are not constantly distracted and moving away from your game. Don’t take many breaks as this will mean that you also don’t have a complete idea of how your opponent is playing.

Ensure that your behaviour is not disruptive in any way, which means not leaving the game abruptly. If you do not have a stable internet connection which is leading you to constantly leave the game and rejoin the game then first fix that before you start the game.

Be positive even if you lose a game and congratulate your opponents. 

Download the Rummy App on A23

In order to have a fascinating and fulfilling gameplay join many other players on the A23 Rummy App and practise good rummy etiquette. Rummy is a game of skill, strategy and opportunity but it is also a social game that requires you to maintain good social behavior.