Depending on the house rules, players in Kalooki must first make an initial meld that satisfies a minimum point requirement. There must be a specific quanslots winner gametity of high-value cards in this first meld, which may include runs or sets. Once this condition is satisfied, players can start laying down more melds as the game progresses. In order to keep an eye on their opponents' progress and determine when to lay down their initial meld, players must use strategy.