Game guide · LZWEIDAO
Know the goal in Gin Deadwood Practice
Keep the active rule in mind. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Use another round to revisit a decision. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
The objective of a round
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Making your moves
- 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
See how the rules apply
Example hand: 8♥ 5♦ 8♣ Q♣ 3♥ 7♦ 3♠ 8♦ K♠ J♠. The minimum is 48 points. Unmatched cards: 5♦, Q♣, 3♥, 7♦, 3♠, K♠, J♠. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Use another round to revisit a decision.
One detail worth checking
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.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
A spare Ace and 7 that fit no meld contribute 8 deadwood points. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can I change a submitted answer?
No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
