It is thought that the game originated from the Spanish game "Conquian," which is frequently mentioned as one of the original variations of rummy. Rummy saw many cultural modificationsshata king as it traveled across continents, with each society giving the game its own distinct rules and flavor. Rummy was widely accepted by families & social circles in the United States by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it first became popular there. As variations grew in popularity, like Gin Rummy and Indian Rummy, they added to the rich history of rummy.