Oklahoma Gin
Oklahoma Gin is a very popular variation with seasoned Gin Rummy players because of the extra twists it introduces into game play and scoring.
Oklahoma Gin is not available in the demo version of Classic Gin Rummy.
Variable knock limit
- The knock limit in Oklahoma Gin is determined by the upcard. If the upcard is a 2-10, then the knock limit is the face value of the upcard.
- If the upcard is a face card, the knock limit is 10 points or less.
- If the upcard is an Ace, then you cannot knock -- you must get Gin.
Showing the knock limit in Classic Gin Rummy
To show the knock limit at any time during the game, you can choose "Show Max Knock Value" from the "Windows" menu.
"Show Max Knock Value" menu option
This will show you the maximum number of points with which you can knock, or, if the upcard was an ace, it will inform you that you must get Gin that hand.
The "Max Knock Value" dialog box
Scoring in Oklahoma Gin
The second twist on the rules for Oklahoma Gin is that scores are doubled for a hand when the upcard is a spade. (When the upcard is a spade, and you're playing Oklahoma Gin, Classic Gin Rummy will remind you of this.)
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