Knowing Whether the Computer has Knocked, or has Gin

Because of the limited space in the game window, the computer does not have its own meld area in which to place its cards. It therefore uses the same space in which it holds its hand to meld.

However, it is easy to tell whether the computer has knocked, or if it has Gin.

The first indication is the noise it makes as it goes out.  When it knocks, it makes a "knocking" noise.

The second indication is that the computer always places all of its melds on the right, and all of its deadwood on its left. If there is a group of cards on the left that don't form a valid meld, then the computer has knocked. Otherwise, it has Gin.

In the examples below, you can see how the computer has knocked, and has gone out with Gin.

Computer has knocked; deadwood highlighted on left

Computer got Gin, all melds are valid

 

When the computer melds defensively (after you have knocked, or have gone out with Gin), it follows the same rules -- it places its melds on the right, and its deadwood on the left.


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