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BRIDGE is the most popular card game in the world, and Bridge from Special K gives you the excitement and challenge of Bridge without the need to find three other people to play with.
People who do not enjoy Bridge will certainly enjoy 500 Card Game or SKAT, CANASTA, EUCHRE, WHIST or one of the 12 games in the RUMMY family of games. These card games are played in all locations across the world, and their fans are just as fanatical. These games are all enjoyable because they each contain a different balance of skill and luck. Each game is designed for both beginners and experts, and have many tuition features which may be turned off for the expert.
The 500 Card Game is the greatest card game ever devised (arguably). It is most popular in Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Canada. Download the software that allows you to play against your computer here.
RUMMY contains classic games of GIN RUMMY, 500 RUMMY, PINOCHLE RUMMY, KALUKI, OKLAHOMA GIN, and the Rummy games of MICHIGAN, BOATHOUSE, ROUND THE CORNER, HIGH - LOW, ONE MELD, WILD CARD, and the newest addition INDIAN RUMMY .
SKAT is the classic national German card game. It stands out as being the best game for three players as it is specifically designed for three players. It is also challenging as it is the most complex game.
EUCHRE and the latest addition to this card game range, CANASTA, can be customized to all the rules you want to play by.
WHIST contains both the standard Whist game, and also Knock Out Whist. This variety maintains the excitement felt on traditional Whist Drives.
All the games of 500 , Bridge , Euchre , Canasta, Skat , Whist and Rummy are recognized as being the best collection in their class. These card games run in all current Windows operating systems (Windows 10, 8.1, 7, XP, ME, NT, 2000, 98, 95), on PC's, notebooks, and tablets. Jump to the game you want with the buttons on the left of the screen, or simply scroll down the page.

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Bridge Card Game


Bridge Card Game from Special K

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Not many games are as methodical as Bridge, and this makes many Bridge players fanatical in their dedication to the game. The game developed from Whist, and in particular a variant called Russian Whist. This popular game plays in Windows, and has a real time explanation of what bids mean as well as an extensive help file, so is ideal for beginners and experts.

Bridge Best Links

worldbridge.org - World Bridge Federation
acbl.org - the American Contract Bridge League
Cats at Cards - how to play Contract Bridge
Bridge Winners - great information on all things Bridge
60 Second Bridge beginner Bridge lessons
Fifth Chair Bridge Foundation for those who need another chair!
The How to Play site - a great resource for all card games
Wikipedia - the classic resource

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500 Card Game


Five Hundred Card Game from Special K

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500 Card Game from Special K ver 6.21 - new in 2021 !!
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The 500 Card Game is the greatest card game ever devised. It was created by the US Playing Card Co. in 1904 as a variant of Euchre. Since then, its popularity has resulted in many variants in many parts of the World, and these are accommodated with a fully customizable rules selection so that you can play by the exact rules you enjoy. The computer plays for three players, and you play the fourth, so that you will never miss out on a game again. You can adjust your preferences for skill and speed of play, so that the computer players play just like your human friends.

Five Hundred Card Game Useful Links

500 Card Game for Android devices - Great site for playing on your phone.
Rules of 500 - the excellent site with lots of information on different rules used in different parts of the globe.
Bryce Francis has a 500 site with his preference for playing.
Neil Maloney has written a description of terms used in 500.
On Line 500 Club uses an Internet Browser Plug in to play the game on-line.

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Rummy Collection of Card Games


Rummy Card Games from Special K

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The collection of Rummy games ver 3.20- new in 2021
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RUMMY contains all the classic Rummy games. You can choose the standard games of RUMMY, GIN RUMMY, 500 RUMMY, PINOCHLE RUMMY, KALUKI, OKLAHOMA GIN, MICHIGAN RUMMY, BOAT HOUSE RUMMY, ROUND THE CORNER, HIGH - LOW, ONE MELD, WILD CARD, INDIAN RUMMY, or you can customize the rules to play the way that you want. You can even make up your own game!

Rummy Best Links

The Spruce Crafts - A useful guide to Rummy strategies
Rummy-Games.com - it contains games, rules, and Rummy resources
Pagat - The famous Pagat's Gin Rummy rules
The Cool Old Games site - a great resource
View a guide to Rummy - For people who prefer to be shown rather than told
Rummy Talk - A good site on Rummy with lots of rules and hints

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Canasta Card Game


Canasta Card Game from Special K

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Canasta is one of the best known games in the world and belongs in the Rummy family. Canasta is the Spanish word for Basket and the card game evolved in Uruguay and Argentina in the mid 1940's. It became the most popular card game in America from 1948 and in Britain in the years 1950 to 1952.
The game has the advantage that it is enjoyable when played with two to six players, although it is classically played with four. The game shares the same objectives as all Rummy games - to meld your cards into groups of three or more cards of the same rank, but in Canasta sequences are not allowed. In addition, the major points are awarded to achieving groups of 7 or more cards in a meld (called a Canasta).
This Classic Canasta game plays in Windows. Download, and install it, and you can then play whenever you want, even if you cannot find human partners.

Canasta Best Links

Cats at Cards - how to play Canasta
Pagat - a terrific site for lots of card game rules
The How To Play site - a great Canasta resource
D.J.McAdam - free advice from D.J.
American Canasta Society - this is a good site for rules for Modern American Canasta, but be aware that many rules are different from the Classic Canasta in the Special K Software game.
Wikipedia - always worth a look

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Euchre Card Game


Euchre Card Game from Special K

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The famous card game of Euchre ver 3.19 - new in 2021
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EUCHRE is derived from the game 'Juker' or 'juckerspiel', which was played in Alsace. It reached the USA in the early 1800's, and in the 1850's it became the first ever game to use a Joker! In 1904 the US Playing Card Co. created a variant called 500. This computer version has customizable settings so that it is a challenge to new and experienced players, while maintaining all the enjoyment of the original.

Euchre Best Links

Cats at Cards - a very good manual on Euchre rules
The How to Play site - great Euchre resource
Pagat - a terrific site for lots of card game rules
Euchre - There Is No Other Card Game site
WikiHow - explanation for playing Euchre

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Whist Card Game


Whist Card Game from Special K

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The terrific card game of Whist ver 3.15 - new in 2021
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Whist originated in England when it evolved from earlier games (Triumph and Ruff and Honours) which were known in the 16th century. Edmond Hoyle published A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist in 1742, but Henry Jones was the first person to compile a complete description of scientific Whist play in 1862. During the 19th century, the game spread to other European countries, and Whist tournaments (or Whist Drives) became fashionable in society circles. Whist continued the evolution and gave rise to the game of Bridge during this century.
This one game, contains both WHIST and KNOCK OUT WHIST.

Whist Best Links

Cats at Cards - a very good manual on Whist rules
Pagat - a terrific site for lots of card game rules
The How to Play site - a great resource
Wikipedia - a great resource
Wiki on how to play Whist - instructions even come with pictures!

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SKAT Card Game


SKAT Card Game from Special K

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The German national game Skat ver 2.9 - new in 2021
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Skat is the German national card game, being invented in the town of Altenburg around 1810. It is distinctive in being a three handed game, however it is often played by four people, with the dealer sitting out each round. The three active players are dealt 10 cards each, and the remaining two cards form the skat, giving the game its name. It is a trick taking game, but differs from most other trick taking games in that the number of tricks taken does not determine the winner. Indeed it is possible to win the hand taking only two of the possible ten tricks.

Skat Best Links

Wikipedia - Great site with detailed rules and examples.
Pagat - Great card game site for all card game rules.
Encyclopaedia Britannica - Details of Skat rules.
Cats at Cards - How to play Skat.
Altenberg - A guide to Skat's birthplace, Altenberg, Germany.
ISPA - The German site of the International Skat Players Association.

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Registering Your Software


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These games are distributed under the Shareware system. That means that they are NOT free, but rather you can test the shareware version and if you like it, then you must pay for it by registering it.
You may register all of these games on-line. Your payment is secure on PayPal, and you do not even need an account. For the one US$38 cost you get to download the registered versions of all 7 Special K Software Card Games - 500, Bridge, Canasta, Euchre, Rummy, Skat, and Whist. You can get all my Card Games for the one low cost by clicking here to use PayPal, the most convenient and quickest way to register. You do NOT need a PayPal account to pay this.
You can also register by posting a check and the registration form that comes with each game (or you can use this registration form). I will then post you a CD with the games, or email them to you so you can use them as soon as possible.

NOTE THAT DURING THIS COVID PANDEMIC THE POST OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT POSTING CD'S INTERNATIONALLY - SO PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS POSTAL OPTION

As manual handling is involved, the cost is a little higher. The correct postal address is

G. McKAY
7 Smith St.
Brunswick West
Victoria , 3055
Australia

End User License Agreement


End User License Agreement

This copyrighted software is distributed commercially, as is. The end user has the right to install the software on one computer, where it may be used by any number of users on that single computer. A copy may be installed on two other computers, as long as the software would not be used concurrently on different computers (eg on a computer, a notebook, and a tablet). If you require the software on more than three computers, you must purchase additional copies. Multi computer licenses are available at a discount - contact Special K Software).
A standalone version may not be installed on a network drive. Please keep a backup copy of the registered version, which you must not distribute outside of your immediate family.
This software is free of any adware or advertising. The purchaser is responsible for their own computer, and Special K Software bares not responsibility for any failings that may occur.
Uninstall shortcuts are created when installing these games. If you no longer want the games, then simply run the game Uninstall shortcut on the Start Menu to remove all trace of the game.

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Of all the popular Indian games, Indian Rummy card game would certainly top the list. It is played like classical Rummy and is commonly known as 'Paplu' in India. Though its origin and history is vaguely known, Indian Rummy has been played for many decades now. It is widely believed to be a combination of popular US-based games called Gin Rummy and Rummy 500 and is just as much fun if not more! This game is also a favorite at kitty parties, marriage functions, fiestas and even in local trains.

Formats of Indian Rummy

There are 2 formats of the game as of now

  • 13 card
  • 21 card

Since 13 card game is more popular due to its fast pace, we elaborate on this format here.

Indian Rummy Vocabulary

Like most games, Indian Rummy too has some terms that you might encounter while a game is in progress. A few important ones are:

Shuffle - It is shuffling that provides the edge of chance to each of the players. That there are no manipulations is taken care of by subsequent cutting.

Discard - Picking up one card means discarding another. Discarded cards form a separate pile.

Deadwood - Cards that haven't formed sets or sequences are classified as deadwood.

Count - This is the total number of points of a player's deadwood.

Drop - This is something you wouldn't want to do - drop the game even before your turn comes.

Indian Rummy Rules

The game is played with 2 deck of cards between 2 to 6 players with the objective of arranging all cards in proper sequences and sets with minimum 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence and rest can be any valid sequence or sets. Each deck has 52 cards + 2 printed jokers.

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What is a sequence?

Running numbers of the same suit is a sequence. Ace can be used as the highest or the lowest card
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Running cards of the same suit.

What is a pure sequence?

A sequence made without using a joker is a pure sequence. The only exception to this rule is when the joker is not being used as a substitute card but as the card itself. For e.g if 8 of clubs is the chosen joker then 6, 7, 8 of hearts or 7, 8, 9 of spades is a pure sequence.
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Running cards of the same suit.

What is a set?

A Set is three cards of different suits but of same face value. Example of Valid Set: 8 of spades, 8 of hearts, 8 of clubs OR Jack of diamonds, Jack of clubs, Jack of hearts. Example of Invalid set: 8 of spades, 8 of hearts, 8 of spades OR Jack of diamonds, Jack of clubs, 8 of hearts
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Running cards of the same suit.

What's a joker?

There are 2 jokers in the card game Indian Rummy.

  1. The printed joker or the wild card
  2. A random card chosen from the deck after the cards are dealt and before the game begins. For eg if the random card selected is 8 (of any suit) then all 8's will be jokers

How does a joker work?

A joker is very useful in the game of Indian Rummy as it can be used as a substitute for any other card. For e.g., if you have already made your 2 mandatory sequences and need only one more card to finish your game, you don't have to wait for a specific card. You can simply use the joker instead of the card to complete your set or sequence and declare your game. If you have 2, 3 and 5 of spades, and 8 is the joker, then you can use the joker as 4 of spades to make your sequence. That will be an impure sequence, which is valid only once you have a pure sequence in hand.

Joker's no Joke in Indian Rummy

That the joker has 0 points is in no way a measure of its significance in a game of Indian Rummy. Out of the two sequences that can win you a game, a joker can help form one. Unlike its traditional brother, The 13 Cards Rummy, 21 cards Indian Rummy has two jokers and not one.

These are
The Printed Joker - It is the 53rd card of the deck
The Randomly Chosen Joker - This is a card chosen randomly before a game begins, becoming the joker for this particular game

How To Play Indian Rummy

Now that you have got a hang of the basic rummy rules, let's get into how to play rummy exactly. It's a simple, systematic process

A dealer is selected at random. Subsequently each player takes turns to deal the cards

Shuffle and Deal: The deck is shuffled and each player is dealt 13 cards, one at a time.

Open card: Once the cards are dealt, the top card is opened for the game to begin. The open card may or may not be used by the person who starts the play

Joker: The dealer then selects a random card from the deck, which is the joker for that game. Now the game begins

Drawing and discarding: Each player in his/her turn draws a card either from the deck or the open card on top. The player must then discard a card, any card, which he/she is holding. There should only be 13 cards with each player at the end of every turn

Declaring the game: All cards must be arranged in valid sets and sequences (with at least one pure sequence). The 14th card should be discarded in the finish slot. This concludes one round of the game

Indian Rummy Tips and Tricks

Rummy is a game of skill, so one needs to work on sharpening that skill. This only happens with practice. However, below are some pointers that will help you stay on top of your game.

The most basic tip is to get your pure sequence as soon as possible. Once that is out of the way, you can focus on rearranging your cards, using jokers optimally and focus on minimizing your points.

A pure sequence can have more than 3 cards: It can have 4 or 5 cards as well. With six cards, you have two sequences, so half your job is done! This is an obvious but a very helpful tip. While you focus on your game play, it is also important to observe your opponents game. Keeping track of the discarded cards and cards being picked up from the open pile are a good indicator of your opponents' hand. This gives you a fair idea of how to proceed with your own game

Discarding cards close to the joker is a good strategy as the chances of it being used by your opponent are less. And you certainly don't want to assist anyone's game but your own! A smart player knows that Rummy is not only about winning but also managing your losses.

Discarding high cards is always a good idea unless they are already forming a set or sequence When you keep playing, you will develop your personal tips and tricks as well. Write now, this information is available to you and your opponent. So don't lose time. Start playing rummy games now.

Glossary

Some words you will encounter while playing Indian Rummy

Count: This is the total number of points of a player's deadwood.

Deadwood: Cards that have not formed sequences or sets are called deadwood.

Discard: When you pick up a card, you have to let go of another. This is called discarding the card. Discarded cards are placed on the open pile.

Drop: If you feel your cards aren't good enough, you can drop your hand any time to minimize your loss

Meld: Combination of cards is called a meld. When a player arranges the cards as sequences or sets, it is called melding.

Indian Rummy Tournaments

We at RummyCircle conduct many tournaments that happen on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Match your wits against people from across the country! You can play cash rummy or practice games to hone your skills.

Setting and Playing the Indian Rummy Game

Before the start of a game of Indian Rummy, a dealer is chosen through a system of draws. The process requires every player to draw one card from the shuffled pack of cards. The person who draws the lowest card first would be the one dealing first. This lottery that decides the dealer also stipulates what seats all players get before gameplay commences.

Now, after the dealer is decided, the selected person shuffles the cards well and shows the pack to the player to the immediate left. This player takes out a card from the shuffled pack and places it, face up. This card is fixed as the joker for that game of Indian Rummy.

For instance, if the card set as the joker is 7 of hearts, all cards numbered 7 (in other suits as well) will be treated as jokers for the game. In the event that the drawn card is a printed joker, the other printed card, if available, is decided to be the joker.

A game of Indian Rummy ends when a player declares at least two sequences, one of which has to be a pure sequence.

Scoring:

The lesser points you have, the better! When a player makes a valid declaration, he/she gets 0 points. The remaining players get points based on the cards in their hands that are not grouped in valid sequences and sets. A, K, Q, J have 10 points each, and remaining cards have points based on their face value. Jokers have 0 points.

If a player makes an invalid declaration (declares without meeting the objective of the game) then the player gets 80 points

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