Game guide · LIER88
How to play Gin Deadwood Practice
Begin with the 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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
Keep the active rule in mind. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Use another round to revisit a decision.
The goal to keep in mind
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
From the start of a round
- 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.
The controls to know
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.
An example to follow
Example hand: 4♥ K♠ Q♦ J♠ 8♦ J♥ J♦ Q♠ 8♠ J♣. The minimum is 30 points. Unmatched cards: 4♥, Q♦, 8♦, 8♠. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Check this before moving on
Work at your own pace. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
If you are unsure
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.