Gin Rummy
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Gin Rummy

by Masque Publishing
Play the classic card game of Gin Rummy free online at Games.com. In this modern update of 18th century Whiskey Poker, your goal is to score higher than your opponent to win. In your 10-card hand, form melds of three or more cards in either a run of the same suit (a sequence) or a group of the same value (number or face card). Try to keep your deadwood (un-melded cards) to a minimum, which will allow you to knock when those cards total less than 10 points. By knocking, the hand is over and you will be given points for any of your opponents’ deadwood, while forfeiting points for your own deadwood. If you can get all your cards melded, yell “Gin” and win the round without any deductions. CHEATS & TIPS: Let Opportunity Knock: When opportunity knocks, answer as often as possible. This is true in life and Gin Rummy, since holding out for “Gin” may cost you in the long run. Don’t let the temptation for extra points get the better of you by putting off a chance to knock. Remember, the more you knock, the more points you accumulate. Don’t Welcome Rejects: Another truism of both life and Gin Rummy. When selecting which pile to draw from, stock or discard, try not to select from the discard pile unless you know you’ll form a meld as a result. Be cognizant of which cards you’re willing to risk losing if you can’t meld them. Lower is always better. Stay on the Straight and Narrow: If you hope to form a run of consecutive cards, it is much better to tack on at the beginning or end than in the middle. For instance, if you have an 8 and a 9, it makes sense to hold out for a 7 or a 10 to complete the run. But if you have an 8 and a 10, you’re half as likely to pick up the 9 you’ll need. Also, build triangle groups whenever possible--7 of hearts, 7 of diamonds, 8 of diamonds--this will give you twice the chance of forming a meld (in this case a group of 7’s or a run of 6-7-8 or 7-8-9 of diamonds.)
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pappashadow
pappashadow

wish people play fast like my last parner

wda1969
wda1969

Looking for a gin player? I will be in the "DEADWOOD ROOM" PLAYING IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED? 

Missy11
Missy11

I wish when someone joins your table that you could restart and play a whole game with that person from beginning. 


Mndpsnell1
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I would rather play the computer it is much faster!

vvrobbins
vvrobbins

@Mndpsnell1 I would rather play with the computer because it is both faster & accommodating if I need the ladies room.

mhwharp1
mhwharp1

@Mndpsnell1 That is the truth.  I guess some players are eating their lunch or getting their house cleaning done while playing--- so slow.

geniefs
geniefs

how can I play alone?

wda1969
wda1969

@geniefs  you can download whatever games you want to play or you just go to the private part and you won't be having people bother you. Enjoy.

wda1969
wda1969

Games played: 6,300 

Games won:      5,373

Games lost:          927 

I challenge all gin players to catch me in the "DEADWOOD" room and play against me.

wda1969
wda1969

Coachrick222 likes to hit and run after leaving a nasty comment. I do not recommend anyone to play with  this quitter.

Gets beat and says this is a no brainer. That is because he is a no brainer that can't finish a game.

betty bre
betty bre

why does my high score dissappear after a few weeks?   what is going on???

mahanelson
mahanelson

I like to play with computers.  They are faster, think I will alot.......................

Arlene18
Arlene18

hi.. any one want play a game