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500 Rum, also called Pinochle Rummy or Michigan Rummy, is a popular variant of rummy. The game of Canasta and several other games developed from this popular form of rummy. The distinctive feature of 500 Rum is that each player scores the value of the sets he melds.

500 Rum may be played by anywhere from 2 to 8 people, but it is best played with 3 to 5 players.

500 Rum is played using a standard 52-card pack. When playing with more than 4 players, a double pack should be substituted.

An ace counts as 15 points whenever it is played. Face cards count as 10 points each. Other cards count their pip value. Some people play where A-9 are 5 points, unless the ace is used high, when it is 15.

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Some rummy players play that you must discard on the turn in which you go out. So for example, if a player held a hand of two 3s and picked up another 3, this player would be unable to go out as he/she would not have a discard. This is in fact a variant of standard play and should be opted upon before gameplay begins.

Also, if the stock is finished then players may continue to draw from the pile only so long as they are able and willing to do so. Otherwise, the hand is finished with all cards in each player's hand counting against him. This is also normally standard. However some play the alternative that the cards should be reshuffled, and play should continue.

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