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Introduction

Rummy refers to a large family of card games with a very interesting history and evolution. Rummy games are played all over the world, mostly in social or family groups, but also in competitive and gambling environments.

Not only are there the more or less well known Rummy-like games listed here (and many that are not,) but most will have commonly used alternate rules or game variations that some groups use when playing. Rummy is one of those things where just about anybody will find some game or variation that appeals to them.

If you are not yet familiar with any Rummy or Rummy-like games, be sure to read the Rummy Basics page first, where you can learn more about the things that are common across most Rummy games, and also learn some of the terminology used in most of the games.

Basic Rummy Games

This group of games have similar concepts and rules, and one of these is often what one thinks of when somebody says the name "Rummy." The aim is simply t