What happens if someone forgets to draw a card on their turn?

If you forget to draw a card at the start of your turn, the next player can call you out and make you take an additional drink before you continue.

Can I use the discard pile to build multiple runs or sets?

Yes, as long as you can immediately play all the cards from the discard pile, you can grab as many as you need. Any unplayable cards left in your hand count toward your score if someone goes out.

What’s the final penalty for the loser?

The loser must take a drink for every 10 points left in their hand, rounded up. For example, 27 points would round up to three drinks.

What happens if the draw pile runs out?

Shuffle the discard pile (leaving the top card in place to keep the discard pile alive) and use it as the new draw pile. Gameplay continues as normal.

500 Rummy Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

500 Rummy Drinking is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Extended rummy with drink scoring

Equipment Needed

Standard deck of cards
Drinks

Setup

Shuffle a standard deck of cards thoroughly and deal seven cards to each player. Place the remaining cards in a draw pile in the center, flipping the top card face up to create the discard pile. Keep drinks within reach, as they'll come into play throughout the game.

How to Play 500 Rummy Drinking

Set up the game according to basic rules
Players take turns or play simultaneously
Penalties result in drinking
Success means assigning drinks
Continue until winner emerges
Loser faces final penalty
Winner earns bragging rights
Adjust rules as needed for your group

Tips & Strategies

Keep track of runs and sets in your hand to avoid getting stuck with high-point cards during scoring, as excess points mean extra drinks. If you're stuck deciding whether to draw from the discard pile, weigh whether the card will immediately complete a run or set,missing the opportunity could cost you drinks. Assign drinks strategically when you win a hand; targeting opponents with fewer drinks left can make the game more competitive. Use the discard pile wisely; throwing out high cards might come back to haunt you if someone else picks it up.

Variations

Double Trouble: Each time a player goes out, they can double the number of drinks assigned to any one losing player.. Wildcard Woes: Jokers become wildcards, but if you use one in a meld, you must take one drink immediately.. Penalty Discards: If you discard a card that someone else can play immediately, you take a drink as a penalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if someone forgets to draw a card on their turn?: If you forget to draw a card at the start of your turn, the next player can call you out and make you take an additional drink before you continue.
Can I use the discard pile to build multiple runs or sets?: Yes, as long as you can immediately play all the cards from the discard pile, you can grab as many as you need. Any unplayable cards left in your hand count toward your score if someone goes out.
What’s the final penalty for the loser?: The loser must take a drink for every 10 points left in their hand, rounded up. For example, 27 points would round up to three drinks.
What happens if the draw pile runs out?: Shuffle the discard pile (leaving the top card in place to keep the discard pile alive) and use it as the new draw pile. Gameplay continues as normal.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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