Dropping enables players to reduce their losses when they think they have no chance of winning or when their hand is weaker than their opponents'. You must have a thorough awareness of the game's dynamics and the potential of your hand irummy onlyn order to determine when it's time to drop. It could be wiser to drop early rather than take the chance of earning points if you find yourself holding onto valuable unmatched cards with little chance of creating valid combinations. When it comes to dropping out of a round, timing is everything. It might be prudent to consider whether it is worth the risk to continue if you believe that one or more opponents are on the verge of winning based on their discards or draws.