Gin Rummy

To play Gin Rummy online, two players begin the game. Each player gets 10 cards from a regular 52-card deck. One card is laid face-up to begin the discard pile, while the rest wind up in the stockpile.

Your target is to create "melds." These can be runs (three or more consecutive cards in the same suit) or sets (three or four cards of the same rank).

Deadwood are cards not fitting into a meld. You have to dispose of these by creating new melds to simply discard them.

Players alternately pick a mystery card from the stockpile or the top card from the discard pile. They discard one card after drawing.

Every card has a point value. Face cards are worth 10 points, number cards are worth their face value, and aces are worth one point.

You may 'knock' at the end of your turn when you have 10 or fewer deadwood points. 'Knocking' means declaring that you are about to end the game. The two players then reveal their hands.

Your opponent may "lay off" deadwood cards appropriate for your melds. You score the point difference if your deadwood count is less than your opponent's. If not, your opponent undercuts you and scores the difference, plus a bonus.

"Going gin" is the term used if you manage to use all your cards in melds. Your opponent cannot lay off any deadwood, and you gain a 20-point bonus.

The game goes on until one person accumulates 100 points. Bonuses for winning and the total number of hands won make up the final score.

This game is operated by World of Card Games. You can read their privacy policy here and terms of service here.

Gin Rummy is a fast-paced two-player card game where players aim to win points by creating sets and runs. This is done while keeping 'deadwood' (the cards that don't fit into such combinations) as low as possible.

The game perfectly balances luck and skill, where every move you make can influence the outcome. Drawing and discarding happen quickly, which keeps every match moving and promotes deliberate choices at every turn.

You can join a live game against other players or challenge a computer opponent to boost confidence. You also have the option to set up private tables and invite family and friends.

The game's automatic sorting and scoring systems make it easy to concentrate on your decisions rather than the math. This feature is particularly beneficial for new players, who can use the in-game tutorials to learn the game, and returning players, who will appreciate how quickly the game progresses once they know the rules.

Just click and start; there is no need for registration or download. Gin Rummy online works right in your browser and is free to play.

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This game is operated by World of Card Games. You can read their privacy policy here and terms of service here.