: Pick up the top card from the face-down stock pile or the top card from the face-up discard pile .

: End your turn by placing one card face-up on the discard pile. Types of Melds How to play Rummy

The primary aim is to be the first to "go out" by playing all cards from your hand into melds or to accumulate the most points over several rounds. Core Gameplay Mechanics Players take turns following a standard cycle:

Rummy is a versatile family of card games defined by the goal of building "melds," which are valid combinations of cards. Played with a standard 52-card deck, the game typically accommodates two to four players, though variations can include more by adding a second deck.

: Lay down valid combinations of cards from your hand onto the table.

: Add cards from your hand to melds already placed on the table by yourself or your opponents.