How To Play Rummy

The game accommodates 2 to 5 players.
Utilizes two standard decks, each with 52 cards including Ace, 2-10, Jack, Queen, and King.
Each participant receives 13 cards.
The goal is to organize the 13 cards into sequences and/or sets.
A mandatory requirement to conclude the game: at least two sequences, with one being pure.

JOKERS

Cards matching the rank of the one beneath the closed deck are designated as jokers. A joker can replace any other card as needed.

SEQUENCES

A sequence is formed by three or more consecutive cards of the same suit.
A PURE SEQUENCE is one that is formed without any jokers. Sequences that include jokers are known as IMPURE SEQUENCES.

Note: An IMPURE SEQUENCE is only valid if you already have a PURE SEQUENCE.

Set

Sets consist of 3 or 4 cards of the same rank from different suits. Jokers can be used in sets.
Remember, sets are only valid if you've already formed both a PURE SEQUENCE and an IMPURE SEQUENCE.

FINISH

1st Life: Pure Sequence - without Jokers.
2nd Life: Second Sequence - can be either Pure or Impure.
Score: Ensure all 13 cards are part of a legitimate Sequence or Set.

Score

A player's score is calculated by summing up the values of all cards that don't belong to a valid sequence or set.
The goal is to minimize your score to zero by creating legitimate sequences and sets.

Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces are each valued at 10. The value of the remaining cards corresponds to their numerical rank.
Your SCORE is determined by the total value of cards not included in a valid Sequence or Set. Keep in mind: A lower score is more advantageous.