The Complete Guide to Rummy: History, Variations, and Strategies The card game rummy has been a player favorite for centuries, dating back to the early 1800s. Although thrumny noblee game's exact origins are still somewhat unknown, it is generally accepted that Rummy developed from a number of earlier card games, such as the Chinese game "Kong," which involved combining cards to form runs and sets. During the 1900s, the game became well-liked in the US, especially after Elwood T. Gin established Gin Rummy in 1909.
