Game guide · DELIMETCH
An introduction to playing Crazy Eights
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. Each player starts with five cards from a standard 52-card deck. The starting discard is not an eight.
Two-player free play with a local computer opponent. No draw-two stacking or reverse cards. A refreshed page starts a new round.
A focus for your next round
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. After an eight, match the called suit or play another eight. The eight’s printed suit is not the active suit. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
The goal to keep in mind
Check the rule below as you play. Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Controls
A careful first move helps you understand the round. 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.
Learn from a sample situation
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. 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.
Where a round can go wrong
Take a moment to check the current turn. Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Questions that come up during play
During a round, 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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
During a round, how do the controls work?
Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons. You can start a new round from the game controls.
During a round, 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. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
Which mistake should I avoid?
Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile. The instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, 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. The instructions above use these same rules.
On this page, 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.
On this page, why can I still play after drawing?
Drawing alone does not finish a turn here. Play a legal card, or continue drawing if needed. No download or player account is required.
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 instructions above use these same rules.
When I start, how do I choose the suit for an eight?
Use the suit selector first, then tap the eight. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
What happens when both players are blocked?
If the stock is empty and both players pass consecutively, the round is a draw. The game is played locally in your browser.
