Game guide · GCROWNSPA
Find your footing in Gin Deadwood Practice
Take a moment to read the table. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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.
A small practice goal
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.
What counts as success
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Begin with the objective.
See how the rules apply
Example hand: A♥ 4♣ 8♥ K♣ 6♠ J♥ 2♦ 8♦ 10♦ 10♥. The minimum is 69 points. Unmatched cards: A♥, 4♣, 8♥, K♣, 6♠, J♥, 2♦, 8♦, 10♦, 10♥. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Check this before moving on
Before making a move, check the cards in view. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
If you are unsure
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Will I always see new cards?
No. The bank is finite, so another session may include a previously played question. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
