Game guide · SXSS56
Gin Score Calculator: what to know before playing
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Calculate a Gin hand score from the knocker’s and defender’s final deadwood totals. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Take a moment to read the table. Enter the knocker’s deadwood from 0 to 10. Zero means Gin. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Fixed house bonuses of 25. It does not include line bonuses or a match-end bonus.
Give this approach a try
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Enter the defender’s deadwood after any legal layoffs; against Gin no layoff is allowed. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
The challenge in front of you
Calculate a Gin hand score from the knocker’s and defender’s final deadwood totals. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
Step by step
- Enter the knocker’s deadwood from 0 to 10. Zero means Gin.
- Enter the defender’s deadwood after any legal layoffs; against Gin no layoff is allowed.
- Calculate the result. Gin scores 25 plus defender deadwood; an undercut scores 25 plus the difference.
- For an ordinary successful knock, the knocker scores only the positive difference.
Choosing and moving on screen
Use the two numeric fields, then Calculate score. This tool uses whole numbers. Use another round to revisit a decision. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
An example before you play
A knock of 8 against 5 is an undercut: the defender receives 28. Gin against 18 earns the knocker 43. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Where a round can go wrong
A clear plan starts with the current position. Enter post-layoff values. This arithmetic tool does not choose card groupings from card images. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Calculate a Gin hand score from the knocker’s and defender’s final deadwood totals. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
How do I use the controls?
Use the two numeric fields, then Calculate score. This tool uses whole numbers. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
Fixed house bonuses of 25. It does not include line bonuses or a match-end bonus. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
Enter post-layoff values. This arithmetic tool does not choose card groupings from card images. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
A knock of 8 against 5 is an undercut: the defender receives 28. Gin against 18 earns the knocker 43. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
How is a tie scored?
A non-Gin deadwood tie is an undercut, so the defender receives 25 points. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can I use other Gin bonus values?
This calculator uses the same 25/25 values as this site’s Gin table. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Does it automatically lay off cards?
No. Enter the defender’s final value after layoffs. The playable Gin table performs card-based layoff analysis. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Do I need an account or an app?
No. Open the page in a JavaScript-enabled browser. No player account or APK is needed. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Are these scores cash or prizes?
No. Points are used only for free play and practice. There are no deposits, cash stakes or withdrawals. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
