The game can have two to six players and is normally played with a standard deck of cards. The goal is simple: players want to form runs or sets of cards in their handsteen patti rummy & intentionally discard cards to reduce the likelihood that their opponents will win. A predetermined number of cards are dealt to each player, and the remaining cards are gathered into a draw pile. In order to make valid combinations & stay aware of their opponents' movements, players alternately draw from the draw or discard piles.