Rummy is the general term for a style of card game that includes Basic or Traditional Rummy, Gin Rummy, Canasta, Oklahoma Gin, Kaluki (or Kalooki), and other variations.
The objective of Rummy is to be the first player to get rid of all the cards in your hand by playing runs and sets.
The rules of Rummy are easy to learn. However, mastering the game is not so simple.
Perhaps the easiest way to learn how to play Rummy is with this interactive Rummy tutorial.
Rummy is a popular game and there are several places where you can play it online, including GameDuell, GameColony, and Yahoo Games.
Rummy is a strategy game. To be successful, you need to make a mental note of which cards have been discarded and try to deduce which cards are in your opponent’s hand. Having a good memory and being able to keep track of all cards played is one factor in being a a winning Rummy player.
Some people prefer to play Rummy with tiles instead of cards. One popular tile version is called Rummy-O.