How to Score Gin Rummy

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Separate your sets and runs from your extra cards.. Calculate the total value of your unmatched numbered cards.. Count the value of your unmatched face cards.

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1

Separate your sets and runs from your extra cards.

Step 1

Separate your sets and runs from your extra cards.

2

Calculate the total value of your unmatched numbered cards.

Step 2

Calculate the total value of your unmatched numbered cards.

3

Count the value of your unmatched face cards.

Step 3

Count the value of your unmatched face cards.

4

Knock on your turn when the total of your unmatched cards is under 10.

Step 4

Knock on your turn when the total of your unmatched cards is under 10.

5

Let your opponent add their cards to your sets and runs.

Step 5

Let your opponent add their cards to your sets and runs.

6

Subtract your unmatched card total from the opponent's card total.

Step 6

Subtract your unmatched card total from the opponent's card total.

7

Add a bonus to your score if you knock with gin.

Step 7

Add a bonus to your score if you knock with gin.

8

Tally up any bonuses throughout the game.

Step 8

Tally up any bonuses throughout the game.

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