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Questions and Answers

  1. Running RRRummy
  2. Buying RRRummy
  3. RRRummy installed on your computer
  4. The RRRummy web site
  5. Playing the RRRummy game
  6. Playing with other people
  7. Competitions
  8. Miscellaneous

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1. Running RRRummy

Show answer Hide answer Will RRRummy run on my computer or phone?

RRRummy will run on all computers and other devices for which Java is available.

For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android tablets and phones, we offer the Pup Rummy + app.

Read more: Will RRRummy run on my computer, tablet, phone?

Show answer Hide answer RRRummy won't start. Nothing happens, or I get a gray window.

Probably, Java is missing. RRRummy needs Java to run.

Read more: Download Java

Show answer Hide answer It says it needs Java. What is that?

Java is software first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It is the underlying technology that powers state-of-te-art software including games, utilities, and business applications. It is avaliable for free for many different computer systems.

RRRummy too, will only work if you have Java installed on your computer. If you get a message telling you that you need to install Java first, then you should download Java and install it before you can play RRRummy.

Show answer Hide answer When I start RRRummy, the screen goes black or orange, or parts of the screen are repeated.

This is due to an error in the video driver (a piece of system software) on your computer.

To fix the problem in the downloaded version of RRRummy, you can start RRRummy from the Windows Start menu, All programs, RRRummy 7, and then choose the option RRRummy (NoDD).

TIP: You can drag that icon out of the start menu onto your desktop for a quicker start of RRRummy in the future.

Another (and better) possible way to fix the problem is to go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer and download and install the latest video driver software for your type of computer and graphics card.

Show answer Hide answer When I start RRRummy, WinRar (or another program) opens. How can I start RRRummy?

Some other programs associate the .jar extension (for Java programs) to themselves. Usually you can fix this in the program itself.

Also, the .jar extension will be repaired if you download and install Java again, even if it says that Java is already correctly installed.

2. Buying RRRummy

Show answer Hide answer Is RRRummy available on a CD-ROM?

Yes, it is. Just go to our buying page and choose one of the options including a CD.

The CD should arrive within 2 weeks, on average within 4-7 business days.

Show answer Hide answer How do I buy RRRummy as a gift to someone else?

First, go to our buying page and pick the license that you wish to give.

On the first page of the order process, tick the Give as a gift checkbox. Enter your name, address, and billing information.

On the next page, you can edit the name, address and e-mail address of the person the gift is for (the recipient).

After you complete your order, the recipient will get an e-mail with a link to pick up their gift.

3. RRRummy installed on your computer

Show answer Hide answer I never downloaded anything before. How does that work?

You'll find a full explanation in our article: Learn how to download.

Show answer Hide answer Can I use my license on a second computer?

Yes, you can use your license code on every computer or other device that is owned by you or by other people in your household.

Show answer Hide answer When I enter my license key it says that my name and key don't match. What's up?

You probably made a typing error on your license key or in your name.

Your license key is only valid if you enter the same name as when you purchased your key. To avoid typing errors, you should follow the instructions in the e-mail with your key.

Show answer Hide answer I had to enter my full name when I activated RRRummy. Can I change the name afterwards?

No, you can't change the licensed name. That is to discourage people to share their license key with others.

You can however add a new player name and let RRRummy use it every time when the game starts.

And when you go and play online, other people will only see your nickname, that is the login name you used when you created your online account.

4. The RRRummy web site

Show answer Hide answer Why can't I log in?

That's probably because of your browser settings. To log in, cookies must be enabled.

Read more: Why can't I log in?

Show answer Hide answer What are these "friend accounts" for?

As a full member of this site, you can create friend-accounts to let family or friends play RRRummy too.

Read more: Friend accounts

Show answer Hide answer I don't like my nickname. Can I change it?

No, I'm sorry, you can't change your nickname (login name).

If you'd really like a different name, then contact us.

5. Playing the RRRummy game

Show answer Hide answer Why do I have to wait before I can play?

That's because you are running RRRummy in evaluation mode. You should enter your license key to activate the software.

Read more: The evaluation mode

Show answer Hide answer Why are my settings and games not saved?

That's because you are running RRRummy in evaluation mode. You should enter your license key to activate the software.

Read more: The evaluation mode

Show answer Hide answer I already paid for RRRummy. Why does it still ask me to buy again?

That's because you are running RRRummy in evaluation mode. You should enter your license key to activate the software.

Read more: The evaluation mode

Show answer Hide answer Can I create my own card or tile sets, and my own themes?

At the moment, you can't create your own card sets. Such a feature will be added in a later release.

In the download version of RRRummy, you can create your own themes.

Show answer Hide answer The program won't let me play, behaves strangely or crashes.

You should uninstall RRRummy. Then download RRRummy from our website and install it again. Do not use cracks, or license keys you got from someone else.

Show answer Hide answer How can I customize a built-in game?

Built-in games are fixed, and you can't change them directly.

But you can create a new game, copy the game rules from the built-in game, and make any changes you like.

6. Playing with other people

Show answer Hide answer When I try and play online, it asks me to log in. Why are my name and key not accepted?

In the login screen, you must enter your nickname and password, not your license key.

Read more: Setting up an online account

Show answer Hide answer Will other people see my full name when I play online?

No, other people will only ever see your nickname (login name). They will not be able to see your full (licensed) name.

Show answer Hide answer Why can't I play at private online tables?

That's because you are running RRRummy in evaluation mode. You should enter your license key to activate the software.

Read more: The evaluation mode

Show answer Hide answer Why do my opponents seem to have more time for their turn than I have?

Rest assured, they have exactly the same time as you have.

It may seem longer because there are several delays involved:

  • It may take a few seconds before their RRRummy sends their move to the game server.
  • It may take a few seconds before your RRRummy gets this move from the game server.
  • Finally, when your RRRummy is moving the cards it may take longer than it actually took the other player to move these cards.

But in their RRRummy, the clock ticks away as quickly as it does for you!

7. Competitions

Show answer Hide answer How do I join a competition?

See How to join a competition for a full explanation.

Show answer Hide answer Can I play in more than one competition?

Yes, you can join as many competitions as you like.

You just have to remember to pick the right competition name before you add a new online table, or before you join an existing online table.

Read more: Available tables (online)

Show answer Hide answer Someone is cheating in a competition! Can you do something about that?

I'm sorry, no I can't. It's up to the owner of the competition to stop cheating.

Show answer Hide answer I have been removed from a competition. Can you put me back in?

I'm sorry, no I can't. Only the owner of the competition can allow you back in.

8. Miscellaneous

Show answer Hide answer How can I get RRRummy VIP behind my name, too?

You can become a RRRummy VIP by promoting RRRummy, translating it into your language, or contribute in another way.

Read more: About RRRummy VIPs

Show answer Hide answer I think there is an error in the software. What should I do?

You should report the error so we can resolve the issue.

Show answer Hide answer How do I let RRRummy use modified libraries as per the LGPL?

See How to use modified libraries (LGPL) for a full explanation.

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