Three or more consecutive cards of the same suit make up a run, whereas three or four cards of the same rank but different suits make up a set. Each player is dealt a predeterminslots plused number of cards at the start of the game, with the remaining cards creating a draw pile. In order to improve their hands by creating valid combinations, players alternately draw from the draw pile or the discard pile. The specific variation of Rummy being played, such as Gin Rummy, Indian Rummy, or Kalooki, can have a substantial impact on the rules.