Overview
War is a simple card game of pure luck for two players, popular with children. Players flip cards simultaneously, and the higher card wins both. In case of ties, a 'war' breaks out. Play continues until one player has all 52 cards.
Strategy
War is a game of pure chance
There are no decisions to make.
Enjoy the excitement of wars and the drama of flipping cards.
The game can take a very long time (or be very short) depending on the shuffle.
Some house rules speed up the game by having Wars consist of fewer cards.
Great for young children learning card ranks.
Variations
Speed War
Play at maximum speed for excitement.
War with fewer 'down' cards
1 or 2 instead of 3 for faster games.
Multiple wars
Some play that matching war cards start a new war with more cards at stake.
Frequently asked questions
Win all 52 cards in the deck.