The modern games – Skat, Whist, Bridge, and Rummy – emerged in the 19 th century. In the following centuries, the French, especially, came up with numerous modifications and new games which are nowadays played in exclusive, privy groups. The Joker is probably referring to the fool from Tarot, another game spreading at the time.Ĭard games were initially played in courtly salons. The remaining face cards were Jack, Queen, and King. By the end of the 15 th century, pip cards – Two to Ten – replaced former face cards showing people of the royal court. That is the main reason for today’s prominence of the French playing cards.īack then, the four suits Trèfle (Clubs), Pique (Spades), Coeur (Hearts), and Carreau (Diamonds) were established in Lyon. By the end of the 15 th century, Lyon blossomed out as one of the most important centers for card game production. Though it's a simple game, playing rummy is exciting and there's a decent amount of skill involved. Often referred to as 'basic rummy or 'traditional rummy, or just 'Rum,' it's easy to learn and play once you get the hang of it.
Particularly the German and French printers spurred each other. Rummy is one of the most popular classic card games in the world. The invention of woodcut, later of chalcography, and soon after of the printing press, made producing larger volumes of playing cards gradually easier and cheaper.
