A Comprehensive Guide to Holly Rummy Holly Rummy is a popular card game for family get-togethers and holiday parties because it blends aspects of traditional rummy with a festive twist. Jokers or special decks with holiadda rummyday themes are possible variations of the standard deck of cards used in the game, which usually has two to six players. Forming runs and sets of cards—combinations that enable players to "meld" their cards & eventually lower the point value of their hand—is the main goal. After a predetermined number of cards are dealt to each player, the remaining cards are arranged in a draw pile, with one card facing up to begin the discard pile.