It is thought that the Chinese game of "Kong," which involved combining cards into sets, is where Rummy got its start in the early 1800s. Different versions of satta-comthe game were created as it spread throughout different cultures. Rummy had arrived in North America by the late 1800s, where it quickly became very popular. Its reputation as a popular card game was further cemented when it was frequently played at social events and established itself as a mainstay in American homes.