Pool Rummy Explained: Learn the Rules of 101, 201, and 61 Variations

101 Rummy Rules

In 101 Rummy, use all cards and the joker to avoid earning 101 points. Other players must score more than 101 to avoid elimination. The last player remaining wins.

Points in 101 rummy vs 201 rummy

A player loses and receives 80 points if they complete the game without completing the goal.A player loses and receives the middle drop score, 40 points in 101 Pool and 50 points in 201 Pool if they miss three consecutive turns.

201 rummy

Players in 201 Rummy use the same cards as in 101 Rummy, but to win, they must keep their points below 201 while ensuring the other players' scores are over 201.

61 pool rummy

A player is eliminated from 61 Pool Rummy if they achieve 61 points. This Pool Rummy variant is a lot quicker.

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