Game guide · DELIMETCH
Gin Score Calculator: learn through an example
Take a moment to read the table. Calculate a Gin hand score from the knocker’s and defender’s final deadwood totals. Use another round to revisit a decision. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.
Aim for this result
Calculate a Gin hand score from the knocker’s and defender’s final deadwood totals. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Input guidance
Use the two numeric fields, then Calculate score. This tool uses whole numbers. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind.
A closer look at one example
A knock of 8 against 5 is an undercut: the defender receives 28. Gin against 18 earns the knocker 43. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Where a round can go wrong
Work at your own pace. Enter post-layoff values. This arithmetic tool does not choose card groupings from card images. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Calculate a Gin hand score from the knocker’s and defender’s final deadwood totals. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
Fixed house bonuses of 25. It does not include line bonuses or a match-end bonus. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
How is a tie scored?
A non-Gin deadwood tie is an undercut, so the defender receives 25 points. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can I use other Gin bonus values?
This calculator uses the same 25/25 values as this site’s Gin table. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Does it automatically lay off cards?
No. Enter the defender’s final value after layoffs. The playable Gin table performs card-based layoff analysis. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Do I need an account or an app?
No. Open the page in a JavaScript-enabled browser. No player account or APK is needed. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Are these scores cash or prizes?
No. Points are used only for free play and practice. There are no deposits, cash stakes or withdrawals. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
