Getting the Hang of Rummy: A Complete Guide Rummy is a well-known card game that has captured the attention of players worldwide with its unique combination of strategy, skill, and luck. Usually played with a standprofile pattiard 52-card deck, the game has two to six players. Forming legitimate sets and runs—card combinations that satisfy predetermined standards—is the goal. The goal of Rummy Game 51 is for players to merge their cards into these combinations in order to score 51 points or more. One card is dealt face-up to begin the discard pile, and the remaining cards form a draw pile after each player is dealt a predetermined number of cards.