500 rum
500 rum, also called pinochle rummy, Michigan rummy, Persian rummy, rummy 500 or 500 rummy, is a popular variant of rummy. The game of canasta and several other games are believed to have developed from this popular form of rummy. The distinctive feature of 500 rum is that each player scores the value of the sets or cards they meld. It may be played by 2 to 8 players, but it is best for 3 to 5.
| Origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Pinochle rummy, Michigan rummy |
| Type | Matching |
| Players | 2–8 3–5 (best) |
| Skills | Attention |
| Cards | 52–54 for 2–4 players (optional jokers) 104–108 for 5–8 players |
| Deck | Anglo-American |
| Rank (high→low) | A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 (A) |
| Play | Clockwise |
| Playing time | 20 min. |
| Related games | |
| Rummy • Treppenrommé | |
The term Michigan rummy may also refer to an unrelated game, very similar to the Canadian Rummoli (both sharing traits with the much older Poch), involving a playing board, chips, and accumulated pots that are awarded to players who play certain cards.
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