Gin rummy

Gin rummy
A meld of four cards
OriginUnited States
Alternative namesgin, knock poker, poker gin, gin poker
TypeMatching
Players2
SkillsMemory, tactics, strategy
Cards52
DeckFrench
Rank (high→low)K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 A
PlayClockwise
Playing time15 min.
ChanceLow
Related games
Conquian • Desmoche • Rummy • Viennese Rummy

Gin rummy, or simply gin, is a two-player card game variant of rummy. It has enjoyed widespread popularity as both a social and a gambling game, especially during the mid twentieth century, and remains today one of the most widely played two-player card games.