- Publication date
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1990
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Board games
- Item Size
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234.2K
The object of this game is to “meld” all of your cards. A
melded card is one that is in a straight flush or several of a
kind. The straight flush must be three or more cards in sequence
that have the same suit, such as Two of Heart, Three of Heart, and
Four of Heart. Aces can be at the high end or the low end of a
straight. Several of a kind is three or more cards of the same
rank, such as three Jacks.
The player that melds all of his cards at the end of his turn
first wins that hand and is awarded points for all of the cards
that his opponent has that are not melded. Face cards are worth
ten, aces are worth one, and the other cards are worth their rank.
The first player to reach the designated score wins the game. In
this version of rummy you can give yourself a head start, or give
the computer a headstart if you enter a negative number, by
entering how many points you would like to be advanced when you
are prompted to do so. Enter zero to have an even game.
- Addeddate
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2013-11-12 19:44:31
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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RUMMY.COM
- Identifier
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BasicRummySW1990JamesWesselkamperStrategyCards
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.4.2
- Year
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1990
Another thing that really makes Basic Rummy enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Basic Rummy. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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