Game guide · DIAOYULEQU
Read before your next round 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
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.
Using the playing area
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Learn from a sample situation
Example hand: 6♦ 7♦ 8♦ 7♠ A♦ 2♥ 8♥ 9♥ 2♦ 10♦. The minimum is 39 points. Unmatched cards: 7♠, A♦, 2♥, 8♥, 9♥, 2♦, 10♦. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Pay attention to this rule
Take a moment to read the table. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
