The first dealer is chosen at random by which ever mechanism players prefer. Players may add more decks if they wish to play with more than 5 people, however, this tends to make the game less interesting. The game is suited for anywhere between 3 and 5 players, although 4 is optimal. For more information about rummy card games, click here. These are not to be confused and are different games entirely. More commonly, there is a version of Shanghai that is a contract rummy game. Shanghai that will be discussed in this article is a variation of manipulation rummy.
RANK OF CARDS: K (high), Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, AĪUDIENCE: All Ages INTRODUCTION TO SHANGHAI OBJECTIVE OF SHANGHAI: Play all cards in hand by melding them. There is a limit to the number of buys allowed. The game uses the term 'buying' for when an out-of-turn player takes an upcard.
Eleven cards are dealt to each player in every deal. The principal differences between Shanghai Rummy and Contract Rummy are: There are ten rounds. Shanghai Rummy is a variation of Contract Rummy.
