Game guide · ITCGT
Rules, controls and help for Declaration Practice
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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.
Try a more deliberate round
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. All cards need a non-overlapping grouping, at least two sequences and at least one pure sequence. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
The goal to keep in mind
Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind.
Making your moves
- Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown.
- All cards need a non-overlapping grouping, at least two sequences and at least one pure sequence.
- Study the complete hand before answering. Choose Valid or Not valid.
- Read the explanation after submitting. Each question accepts one submitted answer.
- Continue to the tenth question for a session score; start another session for a new selection.
Input guidance
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
A closer look at one example
Example hand: Q♦ J♣ 5♦ 4♠ Joker Q♠ J♥ Q♥ J♠ Q♣ 3♠ 7♦ 6♦. Wild rank 1. All thirteen cards can be split into legal non-overlapping melds, including two sequences and a pure sequence. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Watch out for this
Begin with the objective. Do not judge only the best three cards; every remaining card matters. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What should I check before a move?
Do not judge only the best three cards; every remaining card matters. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
One pure run, another joker-assisted run and two complete sets can cover a valid 13-card hand. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
How many questions are available?
This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can I change a submitted answer?
No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Are the answers checked against the rules?
All cards need a non-overlapping grouping, at least two sequences and at least one pure sequence. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
