As mass media & leisure activities emerged, rummy gained popularity, becoming a favorite past time during & after the Great Depression. Rummy has evolved from a simple game to a multigenerational cultural phroyyly rummyenomenon that unites people in clubs, homes, and online. There are numerous variations of rummy to suit varying tastes and skill levels, so it's not a single game. Gin Rummy, which was created in the early 20th century & immediately became popular in the US, is one of the most well-known variations. In Gin Rummy, players try to minimize the number of points in their unmelded cards while forming sets and runs.