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Rules, controls and help for Rummy 500 Scoreboard

Bring this focus to a round

Begin with the objective. Record hand to update both cumulative scores. Negative round totals are allowed. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Your goal

Keep a two-player Rummy 500 score record, adding meld points and subtracting cards left in hand. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

A walkthrough of the rules

  1. Enter each player’s meld total and remaining-hand total for the round.
  2. Record hand to update both cumulative scores. Negative round totals are allowed.
  3. Use Undo last hand to remove the latest record, or Clear scores to start again.
  4. The higher score reaching 500 marks the match target. A tie at the target continues.

How to interact with the game

Enter four whole-number values and select Record hand. Results are stored in this browser for this site. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind.

A closer look at one example

A meld total of 52 minus 17 remaining gives +35 for that round. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Watch out for this

Use the rule sheet as a reference. The scoreboard performs arithmetic; count the cards under your chosen table rules before entering totals. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Keep a two-player Rummy 500 score record, adding meld points and subtracting cards left in hand. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

How do I use the controls?

Enter four whole-number values and select Record hand. Results are stored in this browser for this site. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

Two-player local record. No cloud account, shared online scoreboard, stake or payout. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

The scoreboard performs arithmetic; count the cards under your chosen table rules before entering totals. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

A meld total of 52 minus 17 remaining gives +35 for that round. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can a player have a negative score?

Yes. The remaining-card total can exceed the meld total. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Will my scores follow me to another phone?

No. They are stored locally for this website and browser. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

How do I correct a mistake?

Choose Undo last hand, then enter the corrected round. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Do I need an account or an app?

No. Open the page in a JavaScript-enabled browser. No player account or APK is needed. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Are these scores cash or prizes?

No. Points are used only for free play and practice. There are no deposits, cash stakes or withdrawals. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.