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Continental Rummy

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description Continental Rummy Overview

Continental Rummy, also called Continental, May I?, or double-deck rummy, is a progressive rummy card game commonly played with multiple standard decks and partnerships. Players build prescribed sets or sequences, and the required meld pattern changes from round to round before a player or team can go out. It is suited to groups familiar with contract-style rummy and is historically discussed alongside Rumino and canasta.

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What kind of game is Continental Rummy?

Continental Rummy is a progressive partnership rummy game also known as Continental, May I? or double-deck rummy. Players draw, meld and discard while trying to finish with the lowest total score after a series of rounds. [Pagat rules reference](https://www.pagat.com/rummy/ctrummy.html)

What does the contract mean in Continental Rummy?

Each round has a required meld pattern made from sets, also called groups, and sequences, also called runs. A common ruleset begins with 2 sets of 3 in round 1, then 1 set of 3 plus 1 run of 4 in round 2.

How many decks do you need for Continental Rummy?

There is no single universal deck rule for every version. One common May I? ruleset uses one standard deck per two players, including jokers, while other Continental tables use two packs, so players should agree before dealing.

How do you win Continental Rummy?

In a common seven-round format, the winner is the player or partnership with the lowest score after all rounds. You must complete the current contract, play cards onto existing melds when allowed and minimize the penalty value left in your hand.

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