Rummy is an international game and it is known in various countries by various names and with different rules. The basics of the game are still the same and this is what differs Rummy from Poker and other card games.

Being an international and world wide known, Rummy became a popular game among families and friends much like poker and its popularity is constantly rising due to the effect of the online rummy game being available.

The different variations and names of the rummy game are:

North America and Canada – Gin Rummy

South America – Canasta and Burraco and Chinchon

United Kingdom – Kalooki

Italy – Scala Quaranta (Scala 40)

France – Rami

Romania – Remi

Turkey – Okey

Germany – Romme

Australia – Tonk

Philippines – Tong-It’s

China – Mahajong

In addition, the game can be played with tiles (not only with cards) and is known world wide as Rummikub

If you know of other variations of the game in your country, feel free to contact us and we will add it.