Put a stack to draw from in the center and when everyone is ready, turn one card over to start the discard pile. 5 points for card 2 through 7, 10 points for card 8 through the King, 15 points for an Ace (which can be played as a one or a top card above a king) and 20 points for jokers.ĭeal out 11 cards to each player. Points are acquired for any cards held in the hand when someone goes out. The object of the game is to get rid of all your cards and accumulate as few points as possible. For 10 or more players, add another deck and so on. Seven Hand Rummy is best played with 4 decks of cards (with Jokers) for up to 8 players.
