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Rules, controls and help for Declaration Practice

Bring this focus to a round

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. All cards need a non-overlapping grouping, at least two sequences and at least one pure sequence. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

The challenge in front of you

Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

How to proceed

  1. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown.
  2. All cards need a non-overlapping grouping, at least two sequences and at least one pure sequence.
  3. Study the complete hand before answering. Choose Valid or Not valid.
  4. Read the explanation after submitting. Each question accepts one submitted answer.
  5. Continue to the tenth question for a session score; start another session for a new selection.

Your inputs

Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective.

A useful example

Example hand: 5♥ 5♠ 6♥ 4♠ 3♥ 3♦ Joker 3♠ K♠ 3♣ K♥ 6♠ K♣. Wild rank 6. All thirteen cards can be split into legal non-overlapping melds, including two sequences and a pure sequence. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Notice this detail

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Do not judge only the best three cards; every remaining card matters. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Questions that come up during play

What is the aim?

Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

How do I use the controls?

Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

500 stored and rule-checked questions; ten questions per session. Questions can repeat across sessions. Practice is solo, with no rating, cash reward or account. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Do not judge only the best three cards; every remaining card matters. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

One pure run, another joker-assisted run and two complete sets can cover a valid 13-card hand. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

How many questions are available?

This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can I change a submitted answer?

No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Are the answers checked against the rules?

All cards need a non-overlapping grouping, at least two sequences and at least one pure sequence. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Will I always see new cards?

No. The bank is finite, so another session may include a previously played question. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What does the score measure?

The score is the number of correct answers in this ten-question session. It is not a skill certificate or a prediction of match results. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.