Game guide · TIELUSHEBEI
Learn the rules of Gin Deadwood Practice
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Use another round to revisit a decision. Take a moment to read the table. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.
Your objective
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Step by step
- 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.
Using the playing area
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: 8♠ 9♠ 10♠ 6♦ 3♠ 8♥ 6♠ 3♣ J♠ 4♦. The minimum is 30 points. Unmatched cards: 6♦, 3♠, 8♥, 6♠, 3♣, 4♦. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Keep the active rule in mind. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Game-specific help
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Are the answers checked against the rules?
Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Will I always see new cards?
No. The bank is finite, so another session may include a previously played question. Begin with the objective. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
