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Crazy Eights: rules and examples
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. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Understand the aim
Read the position before choosing your next action. Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. 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.
A closer look at one example
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. 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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
A mistake to avoid
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Answers about the rules and controls
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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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. No download or player account is required.
When I start, which mistake should I avoid?
Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
When I start, 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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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.
On this page, 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. A new round resets the current game.
During a round, 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.
During a round, what happens when both players are blocked?
If the stock is empty and both players pass consecutively, the round is a draw. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.