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Gin Rummy

(Public Domain), Atlantic Playing Card Company, Auto Novelties Ltd · Board game · 1909
2 · best 2 30 min Weight 1.7/5
7.5 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
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Card game lovers who enjoy strategic depth in traditional games will adore Gin Rummy. Pocket-sized but packed with hours of fun.

Highlights
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Perfect for travel or casual play
  • Deep strategy in simple rules
  • Regional variants add replayability
Keep in mind
  • 2 players only
  • Can intimidate new players initially
  • Requires standard card deck
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About the game
Gin Rummy is that card game classic everyone's played at least once – even if they didn't know the name! Two players, a standard deck, and loads of strategy in forming card melds. Each turn, you draw a card (or pick up the last discard) and must choose what to discard. The goal? Create 'melds' – groups of three+ cards sharing suits or ranks. The magic happens when you 'knock', showing you've got few unmatched cards ('deadwood'). But watch out – opponents might 'undercut' you if their deadwood scores lower! Games continue until someone hits 100 points, with special bonuses for achieving 'Gin' (zero deadwood). All you need is a deck and a willing opponent – perfect for anywhere!
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Mechanics

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Categories

Card Game Memory

Families

Card Games: Draw and Discard Card Games: Exchange Components: Traditional Playing Cards Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: PlayOK Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Players: Two-Player Only Games Series: Tiledeck States: Oklahoma Traditional Card Games: Rummy
Publisher (Public Domain), Atlantic Playing Card Company, Auto Novelties Ltd, Excalibur Electronics, Jeffco Games, Inc., Juegos Crone, Peaceable Kingdom
Designer Charles Graham Baker, Elwood Thomas Baker
Artist Valeria Petrone
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards per player?
Each player starts with a 10-card hand.
Any special components needed?
Just a standard 52-card deck (no jokers) and paper for scorekeeping.
Recommended age?
10+, depending on card game familiarity.
Is there an online version?
Yes! Available on Board Game Arena, PlayOK, and Tabletopia.
How long does a game last?
About 30 minutes, varying by players' skill levels.
How does it differ from other Rummy games?
In Gin Rummy you keep melds in-hand until knocking, and only unmatched cards score.
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