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Gin Rummy

Two-player rummy. Meld runs/sets, knock or go gin.

2 players30-45 minEasycard

What you need

  • Standard 52-card deck

Setup

  1. Deal 10 cards each. Flip top card as discard.

How to play

  1. Turn: draw from deck or discard, then discard.
  2. Meld runs (3+ consecutive same suit) or sets (3-4 of a rank).
  3. Knock: end round when your unmelded cards ('deadwood') โ‰ค 10.
  4. Gin (0 deadwood) = +25 bonus. Undercut opponent = +25. First to 100 wins.

Host tips

  • Agree on house rules before starting.
  • Use the in-app Scorekeeper to track scores across rounds.

Snack & drink pairings

๐Ÿฟ Snacks

  • Chips
  • Pretzels
  • Cheese board

๐Ÿฅค Drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Iced tea

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