Like other rummy variations, the game centers on forming sets and runs, but it differs in that it offers unique rules for melding and laying off cards. The goal of playing Kalooki Rummy is to maind+slotsnage your hands well and make combinations that are legitimate. Players must first lay down a certain number of points in their initial meld before they can begin laying off cards on their opponents' melds, which is one noteworthy feature. Players now have to carefully consider when to play their cards and how to increase their chances of winning, which adds another layer of strategy.