There are several variations of rummy, such as Indian rummy, Gin rummy, and Kalooki, each with its own set of subtleties and regulations. The key to winning the gavaitor gameame is combining cards to form legal combinations and strategically discarding cards to outmaneuver rivals. Depending on the variation, each player in a game of rummy is dealt a certain number of cards, typically seven or ten. One card is positioned face-up to begin the discard pile, and the other cards form a draw pile.