2 ♥ 3 ♥ 4 ♥ is a pure sequence, 7♠ 8♠ 9♠ Joker is an impure sequence, 6 ♥ 6 ♦ 6♠ is a pure set and J♣ J ♦ Joker is an impure set. Here is an example of a melded hand – 2 ♥ 3 ♥ 4 ♥… 7♠ 8♠ 9♠ Joker… 6 ♥ 6 ♦ 6♠… J♣ J ♦ Joker. The player who does this first is the winner. The aim is to meld the cards and reduce points to zero because points carry negative value. Each card carries points – Face cards and Aces (10 points each), number cards (same as the number on them) and Joker cards (0). which uses Joker, are necessary for a valid or acceptable declare. without the use of Joker and one impure sequence i.e. The game also allows the use of Joker cards, which can be used as substitutes for any card. Players have to meld the cards into valid sequences and/or sets by picking and discarding cards. It is a game of 2 to 6 players in which each player is dealt 13 cards. It is also known as Indian Rummy and is believed to be an extension of Gin Rummy and Rummy 500.