“Don’t
Overestimate Your Power. This is Not a Rubber Stamp Deal.” - Mike Anderson
In today’s digital age, whenever
one thinks of playing card games, online rummy is the first game that comes to
mind. The game is highly popular not only because it is a good source of fun
and entertainment, but also because it is easy to learn and play. The cash-version
of the game is even more popular, and rummy players are often seen at the Cash Rummy Tables flaunting their
well-practiced skills. Although, there is one particular aspect of the game
that everyone must keep in mind while playing the online rummy game, i.e., not
to overestimate your skills. Overconfidence often leads to downfall, and here
are some reasons portraying where a player over evaluate their skills, leading
to losses in the game. Have a look, and make sure you do not make the same
mistake of overrating your talent in online rummy.
1. Getting
a Winning Streak
One of the most common instances,
when players overestimate their rummy skills, is when they are continuously
getting a good winning streak. It usually happens when they are either playing
on the lower level tables or are getting inexperienced opponents. If a player
who falls in this category gets an experienced opponent, he/she usually loses
the game.
What to Do?
Don’t let overconfidence drown your
efforts, and if you’ve got a good winning streak, take a short break in between
to keep your mind fresh. A fresh mind will help you formulate better
strategies, ultimately improving your overall winning ratio.
2. Skilled
at a Particular Strategy
The experienced players are skilled
in implementing various strategies and tricks in online rummy. The problem
arises when they become overconfident about a particular skill or strategy, and
try to implement the same in every game.
What to Do?
Being a game of skill, each deal in
rummy is different, and the same strategies do not necessarily work well in two
different deals. Instead of letting your confidence turning to overconfidence,
you should try to invent and practice different strategies so that you always
have one for backup in a tough game.
3. Simply
Knowing the Rules
Online rummy is quite easy to
learn, yet in reality, playing and winning the game is a bit different. Often
players read the basic rules of the game and treat the game as child’s play.
Only when they come across skilled players, they realize the importance of
skills and appropriate strategy in the game.
What to Do?
If you are too in a similar
situation, the best way out is to practice as much as you can and improve your online rummy skills.
4. Failing
to Read Your Opponent/s
Another instance of players
overestimating their rummy skills is when they fail to read their opponents’
gameplay and uncover their clever moves. For example, your opponent is
discarding only high-value cards, and you consider it normal, as this is the
first lesson given to a new player. In reality, they might be trying to trick
you by making you think that they have a poor hand consisting of mostly
high-value cards; while at the same time, quickly making relevant melds and
finishing their game.
What to Do?
You should be more vigilant during
the game, and also, observe and analyze each of your opponents’ moves.
5. Forgetting
About the Discarded Cards
The discarded cards hold high importance
in the game of online rummy. At times, players might neglect these cards,
thinking that they are of no value to them. They keep wasting their time,
waiting for a card that has already been discarded, leading to an end result of
losing the game.
What to Do?
You must keep a vigilant eye on the
discarded cards too, so that you don’t lose out on a good game while you
overestimate your other rummy skills.
6. Getting
Too Many Joker Cards
Losing focus is a common occurrence
for inexperienced players who get 2-3 Joker Cards in a particular deal. They
might assume that the Joker cards would help them make melds faster and help
them win the game easily. It is where they make their biggest mistake in online
rummy. Either they forget about the pure sequence, which needs to be completed
without a joker, or they don’t pay much attention to the other skills required
in the game.
What to Do?
The best strategy to employ in such
a situation is to initially make sets/sequences without using any Joker Card
and keep it only for when you require it in the game.
Conclusion
“Sometimes Overconfidence Can Lead
to a Recipe of Disaster.” - Pragati Bhat
It doesn’t matter
whether you are talking about an aspect of your life or a game of online rummy,
overconfidence is the key to self-destruction. Now that you know that your
chances of overrating your skills are high, you can try to be more careful
while playing the game. Keep in mind the above tips, practice more games, and
win big.
