ginRummy - Simply Gin for Android

11 things about ginRummy - Simply Gin

1. If you go Gin, you score 25 points, plus the sum of whatever your opponent fails to make into complete combinations her unconnected cards, or deadwood.

2. The dealer turns the rest of the cards into the stock by placing them in the center of the table and turning over the first card.

3. Instead of forming all your cards into combinations, you have the option to knock (which involves literally tapping the table).

4. Your score comes from the deadwood the cards that aren’t part of combinations.

5. You knock when the cards that don’t make melds total less than or equal to 10 points.

6. The first upcard is a free card; be prepared to take it, even if it has no relevance to your hand because the option reverts to your opponent if you don’t take advantage of it.

7. ginRummy skills in this fun version of the popular two-player card game! Choose between different opponents, each with a different playing style, select one who matches your skill level and try to earn the most points.

8. If you meet these criteria, you can knock (just once will do no matter how happy it makes you feel) and then put your cards down on the table.

9. He can put down his melds, and those cards don’t count toward his score.

10. After your opponent adds any loose cards, only his remaining cards count.

11. The most difficult (and therefore rewarding) way to go out and win the game is to put all your cards into melds, which is called going Gin.