It is still the most popular rummy variation. Gin Rummy is very easy to learn and the best card game especially for beginners. Here are a few tips that I have came across and I want to share this to everyone.

Tip # 1: Make it a point to do a marathon in knocking early. You might forfeit your chances of getting the 25 bonus points, but you can definitely earn the deadwood points of your opponent, plus the line score. Line score are of best help once the game is over.

Tip # 2: In deciding for an early knock, make sure you have created your melds at initial card distribution with low card deadwood. Never linger into turns after turns. The longer you stay in the game, the more unattractive it is to knock because you are giving the opposing player more time to make their own combinations.

Tip # 3: Do not expose your hand. When you pick a card from the discard pile, you are actually giving a hint to your opponent. The cards that you take and discard will be his tip. So the best thing is try really had not to expose it. This is what makes Gin Rummy is exciting because of the exhilarating pleasure of second guessing your opponent.

Tip # 4: Make sure that deadwoods in your hand are low cards because this can be a sheer disadvantage at the end of the game.

Tip # 5: Make use of the “advertising method.” This is when you make your opponent throw the same rank card down. In doing so, he will think that you are not collecting the same cards. However, if you are playing with a pro, this tactic can backfire.