Machiavelli (Italian card game)
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| Origin | Italy |
|---|---|
| Named variants | Thirty-Six |
| Family | Rummy |
| Deck | Two 52-card decks |
Machiavelli (also Thirty-Six) is an Italian card game derived from Rummy and is usually played by 2 up to 5 players, but can be played by even a higher number. Because of its characteristics, it is not generally associated with gambling, but is instead a party game.
Its appearance can be traced to World War II.