Players must strategically manage their hands to form valid sets & sequences, according to the fundamental rules. However, variants like "Deals Rummy," "Points Rummy," &rummy kkk "Pool Rummy" add new gameplay elements and scoring schemes. Players in Pool Rummy compete to reach a set score limit; at the conclusion of each round, points are subtracted for cards that have not melded. Points Rummy follows a similar idea, but instead of aiming for a score cap, the emphasis is on earning points over several rounds.