The various variations we see today are the result of card games adapting to local tastes and customs as they spread across continents. Early in the 20th century, the game became very popbest rummy game appular in the US, especially after Gin Rummy was introduced in 1909. The goal of this version was to appeal to a wider audience by being more strategic and faster-paced than its predecessors. As card games became more popular in American society, particularly during the Great Depression when families were looking for inexpensive entertainment, Gin Rummy rose to prominence.
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