rummy · Mexico
Conquian
Also known as Cooncan · Coon Can
Conquian (Cooncan) is the classic Mexican melding game widely regarded as the ancestor of all Rummy games. Draw and discard to build sets and runs, and be first to lay down eleven cards in valid melds. Play free in your browser vs a bot or friend, no signup.
2–2 players · free · no download · no signup
How to play Conquian
- Draw from the stock or the discard.
- Build sets and runs.
- Discard what you can't use.
- Declare when eleven of your cards are melded.
Conquian rules
Deck
2 players, a 40-card Spanish-style deck (Ace–7 plus the three face cards in each suit).
Melds
Form sets (3-4 of the same rank) and runs (3+ consecutive cards of one suit).
Winning
Draw and discard; the goal is to lay down ELEVEN cards in valid melds — declare when you can.
Match
The player who melds eleven wins the round; first to 3 round wins takes the match.
Strategy tips
- Keep flexible cards that extend multiple melds.
- Watch the discards — don't feed your opponent.
Variants
Cooncan · Conquián
Conquian — frequently asked questions
Is Conquian the origin of Rummy?
Yes — Conquian (Cooncan) is widely considered the ancestor of the entire Rummy family of games.
How do you win Conquian?
By laying down eleven of your cards in valid sets and runs.