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Many years back, we had only three major requirements – food, water and clean air but with the advent of mobile [smartphone], it has also been added to the must-have requirements. Many of us develop a feeling of anxiety when our mobile phone is not around. With changing times, our basic necessities have now moved beyond Roti, Kapda, and Makaan to Roti, Kapda, Makaan, and Mobile. The mobile revolution has impacted each and every sector in business, whether it is banking, shopping, social, food, etc. and it has a profound impact on our day to day lives. Gone are the days where you had to plan in advance to do grocery shopping or buying clothes/shoes/gifts, etc. since there are mobile apps that help you achieve the same.

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As per a report, mobile phone penetration is set to rise to 85~90% by 2020 and this growth has been fueled by the slew of affordable smartphones in the 8K~10K price range [Source]. Along with affordability of smartphones, increased internet penetration [even in rural areas] and push towards a Digital India are some of the other aspects that are driving the digital adoption in India. Gaming is one more industry that has also undergone a massive shift over a period of time. The mobile gaming was largely dominated by PC and console-based gaming in the 2000’s where several middle-income group Indians jumped on to the gaming bandwagon. Over a period of time, numbers of gamers in India are increasing multi-fold due to mobile penetration and improved internet connectivity. Mobile gaming has truly shaped how we engage with our smartphones today.

As per the Flurry Mobile Gaming Report, United States, India, China, Brazil, and Russia are the top five mobile gaming countries that drive 50% of all global gaming sessions [Source]. Since there are more than 350 million Indians in the youth population bracket, India becomes a very important market for the global gaming industry. Compared to other global markets, India has a very diverse consumption pattern and gaming behavior. The diversity exists across

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The emergence of technologies like Augmented Reality [AR], Virtual Reality [VR], freemium game development, adoption of Platform As A Service [PASS] are some of the other factors fueling the growth of the overall gaming industry. In a nutshell, there are ample amount of opportunities for local players, well as global players like Zynga, Gameloft, etc. to make a dent in the evolving Indian gaming industry.

Card games have also moved beyond the physical tables and a lot of gaming companies in India are creating a niche by offering traditional games like Rummy and Teen Patti online that not only connects with the general audience but also bring a feeling of nostalgia in your minds. Games like Rummy and Poker are not only card games but you require a good amount of analytical & logical skills to play them. They are considered as mind games 🙂

More and more Indians are spending a considerable amount of time on smartphones & even hardcore gamers are shifting to the small screen for playing games. Though games like Poker are relatively new to the Indian audience, there is a growing interest and many Indian gamers [who are popular with card games] are willing to jump on to the Poker Bandwagon. When we talk about Poker, PokerStars [the flagship brand of The Stars Group Inc.] comes to our mind. On PokerStars, you will find more tournaments and games than any other poker site, with 24/7 support, secure deposits, fast cashouts and award-winning software. It is home to the best online poker events. PokerStars is the largest online poker site in the world controlling over two-thirds of the total online poker market [Source]. There has been lot of buzz about PokerStars entering India and that time might come soon

#PokerStars organized an event in Bengaluru where the main guest was Professional Poker Player – Aditya Agarwal. Aditya Agarwal is a member of Team PokerStars Pro and has cashed for more than four million dollars in the biggest PokerStars tournaments. He has been playing Poker since 2004 and now he has been tasked with the responsibility of promoting Poker in India. During the event, Aditya interacted with the bloggers and other members who were interested in Poker and shared details about his journey, love for Poker and why India is ready for a game like Poker. More details about Aditya Agarwal can be found here. Since card games like Rummy [and also Poker] are considered as games of skill, players can play and make real money during their tournaments.

Himanshu Sheth (L) with PokerStars Pro ‘Aditya Agarwal’

While discussing about the adoption of Poker in India, Aditya explained that he is bullish that the early adopters of the game would spread the word and bring more interested gamers to the platform. Though this would be a huge task, they already have a decent platform since ‘social gaming’ or online card games are gaining more popularity due to wider internet penetration and if professional Poker players like Aditya can help reduce the learning curve, the game would see faster adoption.

Just like Rummy, Teen Patti and other online card games are garnering wider acceptance and fanfare, we hope that #PokerStars is also accepted by the ever-expanding online gaming community. PokerStars is set to launch in India soon and we wish that they create a dent in the online social gaming market in India!

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Kids of the 90’s [surely many can co-relate to this :)], we used to enjoy doing lot of activities i.e. playing outdoor games like cricket, volleyball etc., playing marbles etc. One activity that used to come to the rescue when weather was bad was “Cards”. But with the advent of technology & growing use of internet, card games have also taken the “online route” 🙂 One of the card games that has made a special place in our hearts is definitely The Indian Rummy

Rummy is not only a Card game but it is a ‘Mind Game’ !! It is more about Time Management, Flexing your mind muscles, Rational Thinking and above all FUN 🙂

Mobile era has arrived with ‘Mobile Rummy’

If you are a Rummy Player & have enjoyed playing Rummy online, than this update is the one which you might be eagerly waiting for 🙂 Your favourite game of Indian Rummy Game on Rummy Circle is now available for your Android mobile phones and tablets for a faster & smoother rummy experience. This app ensures that you can play Rummy On-The-Go & we are sure that you would have a “Delightful” experience.

We are sure that you have pulled your Android Phone to download the Rummy Circle App & you won’t have to wait any longer ….

How to get Rummy Circle App for Android

Missed Call – Give a missed call on 08080894422 & you would receive a download link via SMS. Downloading the app is the simplest task you can have in your life 🙂

Downloading the apk – Click on this link from your mobile handsets & follow the same process above.

QR Code – Scan the QR code from your mobile phone to start the download

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We are sure that you were able to download your favorite Rummy App on your Android Phone & it definitely sticks to it’s mantra – “Provide a Seamless Rummy experience On-The-Go” !!

If you are novice to the game of Rummy, you can refer Rummy Rules & a guide on Learn How To Play Rummy

Review – Rummy Circle on Android

Login / Sign-up

As soon as you open the app, you would be prompted to Login [in case you already have an account] or you need to sign-up with Rummy Circle. For the review, we performed the sign-up using the Android App & it was breezy.

Varied levels of game

If you new to Rummy or not a “Pro” in the game, than you have an option to opt for any of the available levels of the game i.e. Cash Games, Tournaments or Practice. For Cash Games & Tournaments, you need to deposit money in your Rummy Account. We played a Practice game & the experience was very good.

You can definitely hone your Rummy skills with the “Practice” games 🙂 Get your hands dirty with the game & than move to the Cash Games or Tournaments

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Competing with players from across India

As seen in the snapshot above, at the bottom of the screen you will have the “Online Player Count” & when we tested the app, there were totally 7K+ Rummy players online. Doesn’t it sound challenging !! Unlike other apps which are mostly “Single Player Games” [& the second player is a machine], this app is “Multi-Player” in every sense.

You can choose with whom you want to compete for the game – Freedom in truest sense 🙂

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Impressive UX

Rummy Circle app only works in Landscape mode & this is what makes playing Rummy on mobile screen easy [Remember, real estate on mobile screen is very less & UX plays a pivotal role in it]. The overall design & UX of the game is very good. We never encountered any issues in the game. There is a single-row card lay out for easy navigation.

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Stay up-to-date with latest offers

In today’s world, mobile has become a core necessity [When was the last time, you left your house without your cell phone :)]. With Rummy Circle on mobile, you will never miss an opportunity i.e. new tournaments, special offers, weekend loots etc.

Rummy Circle has ensured that it’s users have FUN playing Rummy but also make some real hard CASH 🙂

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If you are on iOS or Windows or any other platform, you can still enjoy Rummy on their Rummy Circle’s mobile website. We are sure that app’s for these platforms would be out, sooner than later !!

So what are you waiting for, pull your phone out of your pocket & download Rummy Circle to have ‘FUN & Make real Cash’ 🙂

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TajRummyGrid Logic Software, a globally renowned company with ample expertise in the online gaming technology, announced its iOS app for their flagship brand ‘Taj Rummy’ on the rummy platform.

Features of Taj Rummy

  • The app offers multi-player games in several variants, including 101, 201 Pools Rummy, Points Rummy & Deals Rummy games for free to all members.
  • The gaming platform has a unique player protection system that ensures a secure gaming experience through Artificial Intelligence and extended Auto Play, both available on the mobile app.
  • It can be download on all iOS devices –iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with iOS versions 5 and above.
  • These unique features in the new app tackle the foremost complaint of game drops due to frequent internet disconnections.
  • Auto Play [AP] holds the fort by triggering up to five rounds of basic game play, thus buying the player time to get back online.

Furthermore, the innovative Artificial Intelligence [AI] kicks in if there is a disconnection at the climax of the game, and ensures it is played to the best advantage of the player. The algorithm is designed to be simple yet highly effective–the best sequence is analysed as per the user performance and their analytical ability, taking the calculated risk into account.

Speaking about the new technology introduced by Grid Logic, Parikshit Madishetty, MD and Founder said

The programming has been customized for iOS specifically and as a result the new technology as a revolutionary system triggers 30,000 – 40,000 unique users every month, making Grid Logic’s apprehensive venture ‘Taj Rummy’ into a successful virtual gaming zone.

This concept has added a new touch to the gaming experience and we aim to be India’s biggest Rummy gaming portal by 2015.

The R&D team at Grid Logic Software have tested consumer behaviour in their labs, specifically triggering beta tests which created AI by synchronizing the data & analysing the pattern as per human thinking, i.e. user response. Additionally, the app features a Player Mode for superior screen usage and a sleeker UI. It also offers chat and live feed options, thus making the overall user experience completely exclusive.

Background

The advent of online gaming in this market quickly saw the rummy game jump on the bandwagon, or dive into the internet, so to speak. Popular brands today offer everything from competitive user interfaces to players’ favourite variants to high-value promotions, in a bid to acquire players and engage/ retain their share of this enormous customer-base. With technology appearing to grow in leaps and bounds virtually every day, the mobile avenue is currently seen as the most lucrative for the game. More information about ‘Taj Rummy’ here & here

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