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Gin Rummy

A two-player card game of matching ranks, suited runs and well-timed knocks. Play three CPU levels or share a device, for one hand or a 100-point match.

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HOW TO PLAY

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Each player receives 10 cards from a 52-card deck. Meld three or four equal ranks, or at least three consecutive cards of one suit. Ace is low; Q-K-A is invalid. A card cannot belong to two melds.
The opening player may take or pass the upcard, then the other player has the same offer. If both pass, the opener draws from stock. After that, draw one card from stock or discard and discard one. A card taken from discard cannot be returned in that same turn.
After discarding, knock with 10 or fewer unmatched points, or continue playing. Face cards count 10 and aces count 1. Zero unmatched points is gin. Review the suggested melds or select an alternative before confirming.
After a knock, the defender forms melds and may lay unmatched cards onto the knocker’s melds. No layoffs are allowed against gin. The suggested defense minimizes remaining points across both your own melds and chained layoffs. Confirm the defense to settle the hand.
A successful knock scores the deadwood difference. A defender with equal or lower deadwood undercuts for the difference plus 10. Gin scores the opponent’s deadwood plus 20. If stock reaches two cards and that turn ends without a knock, the hand scores nothing.
This edition offers one hand or a race to 100 round points, without extra game or box bonuses. Dealership alternates after each hand. Hands, the drawn card, selections and scores save automatically; resume manually. In local play, pass the device and reveal the next player’s hand.

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Gin Rummy — How to play and useful tips

A two-player card game of matching ranks, suited runs and well-timed knocks. Play three CPU levels or share a device, for one hand or a 100-point match.

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Each player receives 10 cards from a 52-card deck. Meld three or four equal ranks, or at least three consecutive cards of one suit. Ace is low; Q-K-A is invalid. A card cannot belong to two melds.
The opening player may take or pass the upcard, then the other player has the same offer. If both pass, the opener draws from stock. After that, draw one card from stock or discard and discard one. A card taken from discard cannot be returned in that same turn.

Playing tips

After discarding, knock with 10 or fewer unmatched points, or continue playing. Face cards count 10 and aces count 1. Zero unmatched points is gin. Review the suggested melds or select an alternative before confirming.

Common questions

What makes this game different?

This edition offers one hand or a race to 100 round points, without extra game or box bonuses. Dealership alternates after each hand. Hands, the drawn card, selections and scores save automatically; resume manually. In local play, pass the device and reveal the next player’s hand.

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