Game guide · FJZHENSEN
Know the goal in Gin Deadwood Practice
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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.
Something to practise
Take a moment to read the table. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Understand the aim
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Your inputs
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Begin with the objective.
An example to follow
Example hand: 7♣ Q♣ 5♥ 8♠ 2♠ 10♦ K♦ 3♠ 6♣ J♦. The minimum is 71 points. Unmatched cards: 7♣, Q♣, 5♥, 8♠, 2♠, 10♦, K♦, 3♠, 6♣, J♦. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Use the rule sheet as a reference. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
If you are unsure
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
A spare Ace and 7 that fit no meld contribute 8 deadwood points. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
How many questions are available?
This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Will I always see new cards?
No. The bank is finite, so another session may include a previously played question. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.