Game guide · CTCPX
Read before your next round of Gin Deadwood Practice
Keep the active rule 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. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Understand the aim
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Keep the active rule in mind.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Making selections and moves
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. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Follow the example
Example hand: 8♠ 9♠ 10♠ 6♦ 3♠ 8♥ 6♠ 3♣ J♠ 4♦. The minimum is 30 points. Unmatched cards: 6♦, 3♠, 8♥, 6♠, 3♣, 4♦. Aces count 1, face cards 10; a card may belong to only one meld. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
An important reminder
A clear plan starts with the current position. One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Questions about this game
What is the aim?
Find the minimum value of unmatched cards after choosing non-overlapping Gin melds. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
One card cannot be part of a run and a set at the same time. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
How many questions are available?
This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Are the answers checked against the rules?
Aces are low and worth 1; faces count 10; other cards count their face value. Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
