The standard player count for the card game Rummy Gold is two, but it can also be played with more if desired. The aim of the game is to create runs and sets of cardsvue slots in order to win the game & earn points. The standard 52-card deck is used for play. Ten cards are dealt to each player at the start of the game; the remaining cards are then arranged face down in the middle of the table to create the draw pile. Next, the discard pile is started with the top card in the draw pile turned face up.