Gin Rummy: Poker game

Gin Rummy

Gin Rummy is an American version of Knock rummy for two players. Ten cards are dealt to each player. If the non-dealer refuses the up card, the dealer may have it. If he refuses, the non-dealer draws the top card of the stock. After drawing once, either player may knock on his own turn, provided his total in unmatched cards does not exceed ten. His opponent then lays down his hand and may lay off unmatched cards in the lower count he scores the difference in points. If his opponent has an equal or lower count, he he scores the difference, if any, and a bonus of 25. If the knocker goes 'gin', i.e all his cards are matched, he scores a bonus of 25, even if his opponent then matches all his cards.

The first player to score 100 wins the game, and adds 100 points to his score 25 points for each hand he has won. If the loser has no points for each hand he has won. If the loser has no points, the winner's score is doubled. Settlement is then made at an agreed amount per point, or per ten points.

Rummy variations: All rummy players have their own favorites version of the game and practice varies considerably, especially when knocking, laying off and setting. players must agree before play begins on which conventions are to be followed.
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