Game guide · XJBILLIARDS
Declaration Practice: from controls to your first round
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Take a moment to read the table. Start a 10-question session. Read the visible rule label and wild rank, if shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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.
Bring this focus to a round
Use the rule sheet as a reference. All cards need a non-overlapping grouping, at least two sequences and at least one pure sequence. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Your objective
Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind.
The playing sequence
- 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.
How to use the controls
Tap the answer buttons or selected card; the deadwood exercise uses a numeric input. Next question appears after an answer. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace.
See how the rules apply
Example hand: 8♠ Q♥ 7♥ 2♠ A♦ J♠ 8♦ 7♥ J♦ 10♠ 3♥ 3♦ K♥. Wild rank 8. No full grouping meets the two-sequence and pure-sequence requirement. The penalty for this hand is 80 points. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Keep this in mind
Begin with the objective. Do not judge only the best three cards; every remaining card matters. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Check whether a complete 13-card hand can satisfy every declaration requirement. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What should I check before a move?
Do not judge only the best three cards; every remaining card matters. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
How many questions are available?
This exercise contains 500 stored questions. A session selects ten without repeating within that session. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can I change a submitted answer?
No. Read the explanation, then continue. Start another session to practise again. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Will I always see new cards?
No. The bank is finite, so another session may include a previously played question. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.