A well-liked variation is "Gin Rummy," which is a two-player game that prioritizes forming runs and sets while reducing deadwood, or unmatched cards that reduce a player's score. Gin Rummy ram slots 1-3 vs 2-4introduces a risk and strategy element by allowing players to knock when they think they have a low enough deadwood count. Another noteworthy variant is "Indian Rummy," which can accommodate more players and usually uses two decks of cards. Players must form a minimum of two sequences in this version, one of which needs to be a pure sequence—that is, a run devoid of jokers.