Multi Table Tournament Rules

Multi-Table Tournaments (Multi Tourneys) :

Start Time : The Tournament Lobby contains information about the starting time of different tournaments as the multiple table tournaments at Rummy Chief start at precise time.
End Time : The game is over when a player manages to get all the chips in a multiple table tournament.
Registration :Players can register if they meet the terms and conditions requested for that tournament. The registration will be made even if at that time the number of necessary players has not been met yet. Rummy Chief allows registration from only one account per person in a multiple table tournament.
Cancel Registration :Players will get full refunds if they decide to quit the game before it started. If deciding to quit after the tournament begun there will be no refund.
Amount of Players : Each tournament has different rules when it comes to the number of the players allowed to participate.
Tables and Seats : The tables and seats can’t be changed and they are assigned randomly.
Elimination : When a player runs out of chips he will get eliminated from the game.
Playing Chips : The number of chips per player is predetermined and can differ from tournament to tournament.
Rebuy : Some Multiple Table tournaments could allow players to buy more chips during the tournament. This option allows players to buy chips after getting eliminated as long as the game hasn’t reached its last round.
- Playing Chips : The amount of chips that players get with a single rebuy will be the starting number of chips in the tournament.
- Number of Rebuys : Inside the tournament lobby you can find information about the number of rebuys you are allowed to purchase in the specific tournament, as the number differs from game to game.
- Maximum Level : When the predetermined level is being reached the player won’t be able to buy chips anymore. For instance in some tournaments the maximum level is the second one and you can purchase chips until then, but afterwards not anymore.
- Rebuy in play : Players are enabled to utilize the rebuy in play provided their chip count has not yet met or exceeded the starting chip count for that specific round. The ante amount in a paid to play round shall count as a portion of the chip counter for the player.
- Elimination Rebuy : After a player is eliminated he will get twenty to thirty seconds do decide whether he wishes to rebuy himself into the tournament. If decided to do so he wil automatically be placed at one of the available tables.
- Final Table : Some tournaments allow re-buying until the last round, but not after the start of the round.

Distribution of Playing Chips:

Levels :The multiple table tournaments start with all players at the same level. During the game the level increases according to the time predetermined. The duration of a level can change from a tourney to another.
Ante and Ante Pot : The Ante amount is the amount of chips that are needed in order to participate to rounds. This number is determined for each level and increases during the tournament. You will see the amount in the right corner of the room window. If a player has less Ante amount than needed he will still be allowed to participate in the next round. If he wins he gets to collect from the Ante Pot. Further information can be found in the Playing Chips Payout Table section.
Every round has an Ante Pot composed of the amount of chips paid by players as an Ante in order to be able to participate in that round. Whoever wins the round gets to take all the chips from the Pot.
Playing Chips Ratio (PCR) : At the culmination of every round, the chips get redistributed between the players according to the outcomes. The penalty points from the losing players get multiplied by the PCR value of the round and the number of the chips adds up to the winner.
For example: If two players are playing an elimination tournament, let’s say Kalooki, the Ante in 30 and the PCR is 3, the first player wins by Going Kalooki (see above) and the second one gets to end the game with three cards remaining. The remaining cards are -2, 2 and 3. The penalty points player two will get are [(25+2+2+3)*3]=96. Also the first player gets the chance to receive all the chips from the Ante Pot, let’s say 60. At the end of the round 156 +60 chips will be moved in the first players’ account, as 96 chips will be pulled out from the second players’ balance.
Playing Chips Payout Table: The chips get distributed as followed at the culmination of each round:

Playing Chips Payout Table : At the culmination of each round, the playing chips will be distributed in the following fashion:

Gin Rummy\ Oklahoma Gin

Chips that are moved from the balance of the defeated player(s) to the winner of the round

Gin

[(Total of deadwood + 25)*PCR] + Ante Pot

Knock

(Total of deadwood less knocker's deadwood *PCR) + Ante Pot

Undercut

(Total of deadwood less undercutter's deadwood*PCR) + Ante Pot Knocker is subtracted 25 additional chips * PCR

Chips that are moved from the balance of the defeated player(s) to the winner of the round

Kalooki 51\ Rummy

[(Total value of the cards left in player's hand+25)*PCR] + Ante Pot Ace = 11, Joker = 25

Kalooki 40

[(Total value of the cards left in player's hand +25)*PCR] + Ante Pot Ace = 11, Joker = 15

Rummy 500 Going out

{[(total of melds – Total of the value of cards left in the player's hand) – Winner’s points] * PCR} + Ante Pot (Ace = 15, Joker = 15)}

Going out

(Total value of the cards left in player's hand *PCR) + Ante Pot Ace = 11, Joker = 25

Important : Not only the winner gets to collect all the chips from the Ante Pot but he will also get the chance to collect the number of chips that all the losing players risked during the round, meaning the amount of chips left in their account after the Ante is paid.

Important: Not only the winner gets to collect all the chips from the Ante Pot but he will also get the chance to collect the number of chips that all the losing players risked during the round, meaning the amount of chips left in their account after the Ante is paid.
Tournament Points (TP): As we mentioned before, the final rank of the tournament isn’t decided only by the amount of chips but also by the tournament points. These will help the eliminated players who didn’t make it to the finale table. The tournament points are acquired as followed

Tournament Points Table:

Places of the Players at the end of the round

Tournament Points Acquired

Winner

Middle Place

Last Place

Level Bonus

Explanation

Winner – this is the person who gets to win a round and he gets to collect 3 TP. .
Middle Place – the player collects 2 TP.
Last Place – When a round ends, whoever finished last collects 1 TP. .
Level Bonus –Whenever a player has still chips left as the new level becomes effective he will receive 2 TP.

Vouchers : Vouchers are allowed to be used when registering in some tournaments. In other tournaments the vouchers are part of the prize for the winners. In the tournament lobby in the buy-in field you can find information about using vouchers. Players have to check the box from the confirmation section when wanting to register with a voucher. The window for the confirmation will appear after you clicker the Register button. The current or past vouchers can be found in Cashier screen under the My Vouchers tab.
Ranking : The players will be ranked first of all according on the amount of chips they have left. When a player gets eliminated because running out of chips he will be ranked based on the tournament points gathered throughout the entire tournament. The final scores are decided after the multiple tournaments are completed.
- Tie : If there are two players who gathered the dame tournament points at the end of a multiple table tournament, the prize gets distributed equally between the two participants.
- Final table ranking : The final ranking is decided based on the order of elimination, so the first player who got eliminated from the finale table will be the last in the rank and so on.
  
  This policy applies also for ties inside the final table
Collapsing Tables : During the tournament the players get eliminated and the remaining ones are moved to other tables randomly following some rules
- Minimum average empty seats
- Minimum player waiting time
- Minimum player transfers
Disconnections :
- Some of the players might encounter internet problems like crashed and disconnections. Rummy Chief does not assume responsibility in these cases. Also the player is responsible if he encounters lags or any possible problems that might occur on their account. Rummy Chief only takes responsibility for own server crashes.
- The Rummy Chief server took measures in order to protect the players so if a problem on their behalf shell occurs they will be kept in the tournament through auto-play system until they get eliminated from the game or are able to return.
- Server Crash: If the Rummy Chief server crashes all players receive full refund for their buy-in amount.
Auto-Play : The time given for a turn is one minute. If the players can’t finish it on time the system draws one card automatically and at the end of the turn discards it. This is the so called auto-play system.
If all the players from a specific table are on auto-play mode the round continues for five minutes. After these five minutes the round stops and the chips get distributed according to the players’ hands.
Prizes Distribution : The prizes are shared after the end of the tournament based on the table from the tournament lobby. This will distribute the first three places by default. If you want to find out more information about the paying procedures just review the Payout Structure Table.
Game Room Chat : Rummy Chief encourages chat between players during the tournaments. However there are some rules and a Chat Abuse Policy that needs careful reading before starting to chat, because Rummy Chief could ban the players due to breach of policy.
Terms of Use : The terms of use and play for Rummy Chief are applied to all multiple tables tournaments. Rummy Chief reserves the right to take necessary measures against people who break the rules, for a good functioning of the games. Players could lose their winning funds due to the bad behavior.