Game guide · WTJPY
Understand the basics of Gin Deadwood Practice
Take a moment to read the table. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Keep the active rule in mind.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Controls
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
See the idea in action
Example hand: 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 10♥ A♦ 10♦ J♣ K♦ K♣ 4♣. The minimum is 55 points. Unmatched cards: 10♥, A♦, 10♦, J♣, K♦, K♣, 4♣. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A useful caution
A clear plan starts with the current position. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can I change a submitted answer?
No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Are the answers checked against the rules?
Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.