Gin Rummy is a classic, but Schnapsen offers a deeper tactical challenge. With a tiny 20-card deck, every card is high-value; there is no "deadwood," so every decision is critical. Schnapsen’s unique "closing" mechanic lets you stop the draw pile to force a showdown, rewarding aggressive card counting and risk-taking. While Gin Rummy relies on drawing luck, Schnapsen is a tense, calculation-heavy duel where skill consistently overcomes the luck of the draw.