# Gin Rummy

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1909
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #4199
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.69 / 5
- **Designers**: Charles Graham Baker, Elwood Thomas Baker
- **Artists**: Valeria Petrone
- **Publishers**: (Public Domain), Atlantic Playing Card Company, Auto Novelties Ltd, Excalibur Electronics, Jeffco Games, Inc., Juegos Crone, Peaceable Kingdom
- **Categories**: Card Game, Memory
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Melding and Splaying, Push Your Luck, Race, Score-and-Reset Game, Set Collection

## Verdict
Card game lovers who enjoy strategic depth in traditional games will adore Gin Rummy. Pocket-sized but packed with hours of fun.Easy to learn, hard to masterPerfect for travel or casual playDeep strategy in simple rulesRegional variants add replayability2 players onlyCan intimidate new players initiallyRequires standard card deckRECOMMENDED

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### 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.