Game guide · ZJJ-HC
Gin Deadwood Practice: a guide for your next round
Take a moment to read the table. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
The order of play
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Work at your own pace.
Put the rules into context
Example hand: 2♥ 6♠ 3♠ 5♠ 6♥ J♦ Q♣ J♣ 9♣ K♦. The minimum is 71 points. Unmatched cards: 2♥, 6♠, 3♠, 5♠, 6♥, J♦, Q♣, J♣, 9♣, K♦. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One detail worth checking
Begin with the objective. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can I change a submitted answer?
No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
