Game guide · ZING22
Gin Deadwood Practice: how a round works
Begin with the objective. Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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.
Practice with a purpose
Keep the active rule in mind. Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
The objective of a round
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.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
An example to follow
Example hand: 7♦ 8♦ 9♦ 8♠ J♣ 8♥ 10♠ J♥ 2♣ 6♣. The minimum is 54 points. Unmatched cards: 7♦, 9♦, J♣, 10♠, J♥, 2♣, 6♣. 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.
Check this before moving on
Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. 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. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A spare Ace and 7 that fit no meld contribute 8 deadwood points. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.