Game guide · CQMELISSA
Crazy Eights: rules and examples
The board gives you the information needed for the next 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. 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.
Give this approach a try
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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Your objective
Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. The game area remains available above the explanation.
The steps to play
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Learn from a sample situation
Check the rule below as you play. 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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Pay attention to this rule
Read the position before choosing your next action. Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Further help with the game
When I start, 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.
How do the controls work?
Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons. The game is played locally in your browser.
When I start, 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.
During a round, 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 controls work with mouse or touch.
During a round, 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.
When I start, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. No download or player account is required.
During a round, 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.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
On this page, how do I choose the suit for an eight?
Use the suit selector first, then tap the eight. The game is played locally in your browser.
When I start, 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.
