Of all the Rummy games you can play at Rummy Royal, only two, Kalooki 40 and Kalooki 51 use jokers. While each game is played with two decks of cards and two jokers, there are vast and exciting differences between the two games. However, both games allow you to use a joker to complete a set or a run upon melding, and also, you can switch out the joker with the card it is being substituted for once it is on the table and use it again. For example, say your opponent lays down two 9’s and a joker. Then let’s suppose you have or get the other two 9’s. You can then lay down your two 9’s and pick up the joker. If there are already three 9’s and a joker on the table, you won’t be able to exchange the joker with the remaining 9 but you can still use it as a builder. You’ll need to use the joker in the same turn you pick it up in so be sure you have a run or a set all ready to go before you try this crafty move. If it is a run instead of a set that the joker has been played on, you can substitute just the card that the joker is filling in for and then you’ll be able to use it.

Don’t get caught holding a joker when somebody goes out in Kalooki! In Kalooki 40, it will cost you 15 points and in Kalooki 51, it will cost you a whopping 25 points if you’re caught holding a joker at game’s end. If you haven’t played either version of Kalooki, head on over to Rummy Royal and give it a shot. Remember, you can play free for as long as you like and once you’re comfortable with the game then you can play for real money. Good luck and have fun!

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