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Crazy Eights: instructions and practice
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. Each player starts with five cards from a standard 52-card deck. The starting discard is not an eight. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Two-player free play with a local computer opponent. No draw-two stacking or reverse cards. A refreshed page starts a new round.
Try a more deliberate round
Check the rule below as you play. After an eight, match the called suit or play another eight. The eight’s printed suit is not the active suit. The game area remains available above the explanation.
What the game asks you to do
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Making your moves
- Each player starts with five cards from a standard 52-card deck. The starting discard is not an eight.
- Play one matching card. An eight is always playable; choose its suit using the suit selector before tapping the card.
- After an eight, match the called suit or play another eight. The eight’s printed suit is not the active suit.
- Draw one card at a time when needed. Drawing does not end your turn; keep drawing or play a legal card.
- The stock is not recycled. With no stock and no legal card, pass. Two consecutive passes end the round in a draw.
- The first empty hand wins. New round deals again.
Choosing and moving on screen
Check the rule below as you play. Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
One way to understand the rules
Take a moment to check the current turn. If 5♣ is on top, you can play another club, another five, or any eight. Calling hearts with an eight makes hearts the active suit. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
A useful caution
Check the rule below as you play. Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile.
If you are unsure
On this page, what is the aim of Crazy Eights?
Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. A new round resets the current game.
On this page, how do the controls work?
Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons. No download or player account is required.
On this page, can you show an example?
If 5♣ is on top, you can play another club, another five, or any eight. Calling hearts with an eight makes hearts the active suit. A new round resets the current game.
On this page, which mistake should I avoid?
Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile. No download or player account is required.
What rules and limits are used here?
Two-player free play with a local computer opponent. No draw-two stacking or reverse cards. A refreshed page starts a new round. No download or player account is required.
For this game, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. You can start a new round from the game controls.
Why can I still play after drawing?
Drawing alone does not finish a turn here. Play a legal card, or continue drawing if needed. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
During a round, can I pass while I have a matching card?
No. Pass is available only when the stock is empty and your hand contains no legal card. The game is played locally in your browser.
When I start, how do I choose the suit for an eight?
Use the suit selector first, then tap the eight. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
What happens when both players are blocked?
If the stock is empty and both players pass consecutively, the round is a draw. No download or player account is required.
