In Rummy 500, players can gain points by picking up discarded cards from opponents' piles in addition to forming melds. This adds an interesting strategic element as playeslots in aircraftrs must choose when to take chances. Players in Rummy 500 are encouraged to plan ahead because they have to strike a balance between improving their own hand and foiling their opponents' plans. The capacity to recover discarded cards opens up possibilities for deft moves & surprising turns, adding intrigue & unpredictability to every round.