If the dealer passes, then the non-dealer can begin the game by picking up the first card on the deck. If that player passes, then the dealer has the option to pick up the face-up card. The non-dealer has the option to start the game by picking up the flipped over card. The top card of the deck should be flipped over to create the discard pile. The remaining cards are placed in between the two players and serve as the deck. Sets – Three or more of the same rank of cards (8,8,8) How to deal:Įach player is dealt ten cards face down. Runs – A run is three or more cards in order of the same suit (Ace, two, three, four- of diamonds) When you play Gin Rummy, players must set the number of points needed to win prior to the start of the game. The goal is to create runs and sets with your cards in order to score the most points and win the game. NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 players (variations can allow for more players) NUMBER OF CARDS: 52 deck cards RANK OF CARDS: K-Q-J-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-A (ace low) TYPE OF GAME: Rummy AUDIENCE: Adults OBJECTIVE: The objective in gin rummy is to score points and reach an agreed number of points or more.
