Game guide · MXZTJ
Getting started with Gin Deadwood Practice
Work at your own pace. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The goal to keep in mind
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Keep the active rule in mind.
How to proceed
- 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 to interact with the game
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. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Follow the example
Example hand: 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 7♠ 10♣ 4♣ 9♥ 3♣ 5♠ K♦. The minimum is 43 points. Unmatched cards: 7♠, 10♣, 4♣, 9♥, 3♣, K♦. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Watch out for this
Work at your own pace. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A few questions answered
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What should I check before a move?
One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A spare Ace and 7 that fit no meld contribute 8 deadwood points. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can I change a submitted answer?
No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Are the answers checked against the rules?
Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
