Depending on the version of the game being played—such as Gin Rummy, Indian Rummy, or Kalooki—the rules can change & the game can be played with two or more players. Although each variation has its own special twists, the fundamrummy all 51ental ideas are always the same: players draw & discard cards to try to form combinations that are allowed. The values of the cards and the meld rules must be understood before one can start playing Rummy. Either a run (three or more consecutive cards of the same suit) or a set (three or four cards of the same rank) make up a meld. After drawing one card from their hand, each player takes a turn selecting cards from the discard pile or the stockpile.