A wide variety of rummy variations are available to accommodate players' varying tastes and inclinations. Gin Rummy is a well-liked variation that places an emphasis on deft play and calcularummy gogoted choices. The goal of Gin Rummy is to minimize the number of points remaining in the players' hands while forming melds. Played in pairs, the game has a special scoring system that incentivizes players to "gin"—that is, to merge all of their cards without any unmatched ones. This version's emphasis on tactical gameplay and fast paced gameplay have made it extremely popular.