If the knocking player's deadwood (not counting cards played off) is higher than or equal to that of the non-knocking player (except in the case of Gin), the non-knocking player receives 25 bonus points in addition to the regular points ('undercut bonus'). If the knocking player does not have a gin, no points are awarded for any cards in the other player's hand that can be added to the sets in the knocking player's hand.

A player who knocks with Gin earns 25 bonus points in addition to regular points. When one player knocks, the player with the lowest deadwood scores the difference between his deadwood and that of the other player, plus any bonus. If the knock is refused, the knocker has to show all cards to the other player. If a player knocks illegally (with 11 or more deadwood) the other player may either accept or refuse the knock. A player who knocks with no deadwood is said to have a 'Gin'. A player knocks just before discarding a card, and the cards remaining in both hands are counted. If the non-dealer passes, the dealer then has the same option for that turn.Įither player may equally knock when they have ten points or fewer of deadwood. On the first turn only, the non-dealer can choose either to take the card in the discard pile or pass that turn. Players in turn choose the top card either from the draw pile or the discard pile, then discard a card from their own hand. In Gin Rummy, you use a standard 52-card deck, and there’s no need for wild cards. In this game, you keep your cards hidden until it’s over. The game is played in turns, with each player trying to collect suits that are either three or four of a kind (three aces. The Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are worth 10 points, and the number cards (Ace - Ten) are worth their number value (Ace being 1). The goal is to put all your cards into sets or runs before your opponent. Gin Rummy Rules: Gin Rummy is a two player card game using a standard deck of 52 cards. One card is turned face up beside it to form a discard pile. Gin rummy is a card game that’s designed for two players.

The rest of the deck is placed face down in the middle to form a draw pile. Try to have the lowest possible value of ungrouped cards (known as 'deadwood') in your hand when either you or the other player 'knocks' (ends the hand).ġ0 cards are dealt to each player.

Object: In your hand, create 'sets' of cards consisting of three or more of the same rank, or a run of three or more of the same suit (example: three Aces, four Kings, 4,5,6 of Hearts, 8,9,10,Jack of Spades). Any limit you set and save using the SAVE SETUP option in the Game menu will become the new default value until another setup is saved. Game limit: allows you to set a different limit for the score of the game.

Gin rummi rules