Gin rummy

Gin rummy

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.