Up to seven may play and receive 10 cards each, provided there are two packs available if four or more play. Rummy games are popular in India, and it is likely that Indian rummy is an extension of gin rummy and 500 rum, which originated from the United States. Foster’s book Foster’s Complete Hoyle, which was played with a 40 card Spanish deck and had melding mechanics. A player may add one or more from their hand to any matched set already shown on the table. The player may also lay down on the table, face up, any meld (matched set). When three or four people play, each receives seven cards