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Learn Crazy Eights: Guide

2–4 players · 10–20 min · Easy to learn

Overview

Crazy Eights is a shedding card game where players try to be the first to discard all their cards. Match the top card's suit or rank, or play an 8 to change the suit. Simple rules make it popular for all ages and groups of 2-7 players.

Around the world

  • Switch
  • Last Card
  • Pesten
  • Mau-Mau
  • Uno
Looking for the rules?Setup, turns and how to win at Crazy Eights are on the Rules tab.
Read the full rules

Strategy

  • Save your 8s for when you really need them

    They're your best cards.

  • Watch what suits other players seem to be collecting or avoiding.

  • If you're stuck drawing many cards, play something undesirable to opponents.

  • Change suits to one where you have multiple cards.

  • Pay attention to the draw pile size

    Plan for when it might run out.

Variations

  • UNO is a commercial variant with special action cards.

  • Mau Mau

    European variant with different special cards.

  • Some versions have additional special cards (2s make next player draw, etc.).

Frequently asked questions

Be the first player to discard all cards from your hand.

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