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Conquian

Also known as: Cooncan, Conquien

The ancestor of all Rummy games, originating in Mexico. Players draw and discard, forming melds of sets and runs. The first player to meld 11 cards wins.
2 players
15-25 min
Easy

What You'll Need

🃏 Spanish 40-card deck (or standard without 8s, 9s, 10s)

About This Game

The ancestor of all Rummy games, originating in Mexico. Players draw and discard, forming melds of sets and runs. The first player to meld 11 cards wins.

How to Play

**Setup:** Use 40-card deck (remove 8s, 9s, 10s). Deal 10 cards each face-down. Stock in center.

**Gameplay:**

  1. Draw top card from stock and choose to meld it or discard it
  2. Melds: sets of 3-4 same rank, or runs of 3+ in same suit
  3. You may rearrange your melds to accommodate new cards
  4. Opponent may "force" you to take a card from discard if it fits your meld

**Winning:** First to meld all 11 cards (10 dealt + 1 drawn) wins. Must meld exactly 11.

**Note:** Considered the ancestor of Rummy games.

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