In card games, a meld is a set of matching cards, typically three or more, that earn a player points and/or allow them to deplete their hand. [1] Melds typically come in sequences of ascending cards belonging to the same suit known as runs ( ) or sets/groups of cards of identical rank ( ). Other ones may be marriage (e.g. K♥ and Q♥) and bezique (Q♠ and J♦).
Melding is typical in games of the rummy family, such as canasta and gin. [2]
It is also used in other games such as mahjong. [3] Melds are also made in some trick-taking games, such as pinochle and bezique. [4]
In card games, a meld is a set of matching cards, typically three or more, that earn a player points and/or allow them to deplete their hand. [1] Melds typically come in sequences of ascending cards belonging to the same suit known as runs ( ) or sets/groups of cards of identical rank ( ). Other ones may be marriage (e.g. K♥ and Q♥) and bezique (Q♠ and J♦).
Melding is typical in games of the rummy family, such as canasta and gin. [2]
It is also used in other games such as mahjong. [3] Melds are also made in some trick-taking games, such as pinochle and bezique. [4]