Game guide · BJTENGYUE
Making your first moves in Gin Deadwood Practice
A clear plan starts with the current position. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The purpose of your moves
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Input guidance
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
A useful example
Example hand: 6♣ 7♣ 8♣ 3♥ 2♣ J♥ 10♣ 3♠ 4♥ 7♠. The minimum is 39 points. Unmatched cards: 3♥, 2♣, J♥, 10♣, 3♠, 4♥, 7♠. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One detail worth checking
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Questions about this game
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
How many questions are available?
This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
