 A meld of four cards | |
| Origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | gin, knock poker, poker gin, gin poker |
| Type | Matching |
| Players | 2 |
| Skills | Memory, tactics, strategy |
| Cards | 52 |
| Deck | French |
| Rank (high→low) | K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 A |
| Play | Clockwise |
| Playing time | 15 min. |
| Chance | Low |
| 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.