Types of Rummy

Rummy is a series of card games played around the world with a typical 52-card deck, using cards ranking from Ace-low to King-high. There are some primary differences between basic, or straight, rummy and one of its followers: gin rummy.

Of all the popular Indian games, Indian Rummy card game would certainly top the list. It is played like classical Rummy and is commonly known as 'Paplu' in India. Though its origin and history is vaguely known, Indian Rummy has been played for many decades now.

Kalooki (Jamaican Rummy), Kaluki, Caloochie, Kaloochi, Kallochie, Kalougie, Kallokie[1], a version of Contract Rummy, is very popular in Jamaica and former Yugoslavia.[2][3][4][5] A version called "Super Kalooki" is played in tournaments while a version called "Baby Kalooki" is often\e basic accepted tournament rules and some popular home variations.

Oklahoma rummy is played with a single deck of cards and is played by 2 to 4 players. When playing Oklahoma Rummy with 2 players, 10 cards are dealt to each player and when Oklahoma rummy is played with 3 or 4 players, you deal 7 cards to each player.