Why Players Overestimate Their Rummy Skills?

“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.