Meld (cards)

Meld (cards)

In card games, a meld is a set of matching cards, typically three or more, that earn a player points and/or allow him to deplete his hand. Melds typically come in sequences of ascending cards belonging to the same suit (8♠ 9♠ 10♠) or groups of cards of identical rank (8♠ 8♣ 8♥).

Melding is typical in games of the Rummy family, such as Canasta and Gin. It is also used in other games such a mahjong. Melds are also made in some trick-taking games, such as Pinochle and Bezique.


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