gin rummy
1 of 1noun/ˈdʒɪn ˈrʌmi/
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a game of cards in which players must gather 10 points in order to win
Gin rummy is a card game that originated in the United States in the early 1900s and is known for being fast and easy to learn. It is usually played by two players using a standard deck of cards. The goal is to score points by forming sets of cards with the same rank or sequences of cards in the same suit. Players take turns drawing and discarding cards to improve their hands, aiming to use all their cards in valid combinations. The game ends when one player reaches a set score, often 100 points.
- Gin rummy is a fun and competitive card game that is easy to pick up.
- They spent the evening playing gin rummy with a few friends.
- They decided to play gin rummy while waiting for dinner to be ready.
- She won the last round of gin rummy by forming a perfect sequence.
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