I am grateful to the many people who have sent descriptions of different versions this game. Alternative names for the game include Lamsees, Lambz, Dummy Rummy, Dumb Dumb, Biddies, Beanie, Mexican Rummy, Cleveland Rummy, Canadian Gin, Crazy Gin, Ace to Ace, Montana 13, 13 Brasses, Nokomis and several others. Most of the descriptions I have seen come from North America, but it is also played in South Wales in the UK and maybe in other places. This game goes by a large number of different names, and the rules differ from place to place. Unlike 3-13 Rummy, in this game every deal is played with 7-card hands, and during the play the players can meld part of their hand and lay off cards on other players' melds.

In the first deal Aces are wild, then Twos, Threes and so on, usually ending with the 13th deal in which Kings are wild. In two melds and four cards match in one meld.This Rummy game consists of series of deals each using a different wild card. Laying off is not allowed after gin is reached (see 'Laying off').Ī gin hand is usually composed of three melds Make your final discard facedown with that mismatched card and put your hand faceup on the table. If it is your turn, and you have taken a card, and all your cards except one card can be arranged into melds, say, 'Gin.' Sort your cards into melds if you are able and then discard. You may either take the top discard or the top card from stock. If neither wants this card, the opponent draws the top card from the stock and discards. If refused, the dealer has the opportunity to take it. If taken, the player then makes a discard. The opponent of the dealer has first refusal of the first upcard. The rest of the cards are placed facedown to serve as the stock. The dealer starts the discard pile by turning one card faceup. Playing: Draw high card to choose dealer.

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