Oklahoma Gin - Dynamic Threshold Rummy
About Oklahoma Gin
Oklahoma Gin adds strategic variety to classic Gin Rummy with one key twist: the first upcard determines the maximum deadwood value you need to knock. This creates different strategic situations each round.
Oklahoma Gin Rules
The Upcard Rule
- Face cards (J, Q, K): Knock with ≤10 deadwood (standard rules)
- Number cards (2-10): Knock with ≤ that card's value (e.g., 7♥ = max 7 deadwood)
- Ace: Must go Gin (0 deadwood) - no knocking allowed!
Spade Bonus
When the upcard is a spade (♠), all points scored that round are doubled! This makes spade rounds high-stakes opportunities.
Strategy Tips
Low Upcard Rounds
With a 2, 3, or 4 upcard, the game becomes similar to Straight Gin. Focus on complete melds rather than trying to reach a low knock threshold.
Spade Rounds
When you see a spade upcard, play aggressively! The doubled points make both wins and losses more impactful.
Other Gin Variants
- Gin Rummy - The classic version
- Straight Gin - Must go Gin (no knocking)
- Hollywood Gin - Triple-game scoring format
- Oklahoma Gin - You're playing it!