Thanassis descriptions Thanassis is one of the most popular forms of rummy in Greece. The game is generally played by 4-7 players each receiving ten cards. Two standard decks of 52 cards each plus 2 jokers are used . Cards rank as most rummy games . In contrast to classic rummy after the deal the card that is turned face up to start the discard pile determines a wild card rank . Also it is not allowed to draw from the discard pile. In this game you have the option to play the Dynamitis variant of Thanassis game where besides normal jokers & the wild cards determined by the first discard card the Twos are always wild cards.