Game guide · HKXLJJ
Getting started with Gin Deadwood Practice
Keep the active rule in mind. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Work at your own pace. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
500 stored and rule-checked questions; ten questions per session. Questions can repeat across sessions. Practice is solo, with no rating, cash reward or account.
Practice beyond the first move
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
The purpose of your moves
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Work at your own pace.
Work through the instructions
- Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown.
- Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value.
- Study the complete hand before answering. Enter a whole-number point value.
- Read the explanation after submitting. Each question accepts one submitted answer.
- Continue to the tenth question for a session score; start another session for a new selection.
How your actions work
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind.
See how the rules apply
Example hand: 4♥ K♠ Q♦ J♠ 8♦ J♥ J♦ Q♠ 8♠ J♣. The minimum is 30 points. Unmatched cards: 4♥, Q♦, 8♦, 8♠. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One detail worth checking
Take a moment to read the table. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
How do I use the controls?
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
500 stored and rule-checked questions; ten questions per session. Questions can repeat across sessions. Practice is solo, with no rating, cash reward or account. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What should I check before a move?
One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
A spare Ace and 7 that fit no meld contribute 8 deadwood points. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
How many questions are available?
This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can I change a submitted answer?
No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Are the answers checked against the rules?
Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Will I always see new cards?
No. The bank is finite, so another session may include a previously played question. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What does the score measure?
The score is the number of correct answers in this ten-question session. It is not a skill certificate or a prediction of match results. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
