The History of Royally Rummy The history of Royally Rummy, a fascinating card game that has captivated players for many generations, is intricately linked to the devsaattkingelopment of card games in general. When different variations of rummy started to become more and more popular throughout Europe and North America in the early 20th century, that is when it all started. The game's origins are thought to lie in classic rummy variations, which used a standard deck of cards & straightforward rules.