Game guide · YCBY120
Gin Deadwood Practice: from controls to your first round
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Your goal
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Work through the instructions
- 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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.
Learn from a sample situation
Example hand: K♥ 9♠ 10♥ 6♣ K♣ 8♠ K♦ 4♦ 6♥ 6♠. The minimum is 31 points. Unmatched cards: 9♠, 10♥, 8♠, 4♦. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Keep this in mind
Use the rule sheet as a reference. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Use another round to revisit a decision.
More answers before you play
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A spare Ace and 7 that fit no meld contribute 8 deadwood points. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
How many questions are available?
This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Will I always see new cards?
No. The bank is finite, so another session may include a previously played question. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.