The objective of Gin Rummy is to score points and reach an agreed number of points or more, usually 150 before the opponent does. Gin Rummy evolved from 19th century Whiskey poker and created with the intention of being faster than standard rummy but less spontaneous than knock Rummy. Gin Rummy is a two player card game created by Elwood. One of the most popular card games, Gin Rummy is finally out on the store.