With roots in the 19th century, rummy is a well-known card game. The game is thought to have originated from the Chinese game Mrummy noble allahjong and then made its way to Europe and the United States, where it took on its current form. The term "rumbullion," which means "a great tumult or uproar" in colloquial language, is probably where the game got its name, mirroring its lively nature.
