When a player forms sets and runs with the fewest number of unmatched cards in their hand—a.k.a. deadwood—the game is over. Concentrating on reducing your deadwoodavitor game as much as possible is a key gin rummy tactic. This entails attempting to create sets and runs with the cards you currently hold while getting rid of expensive or mismatched cards. By doing this, you can reduce the number of points you have in your hand when your opponent knocks, which can help you avoid losing the round.