How to Play Crazy 8's

Crazy 8's is a great game for kids to learn. Read on to learn how to teach kids a real card game on your computer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Deck of Cards (Can play with two decks if more than 4 people)
• Paper
• Pen
• 2 or more Players
• Table & Chairs

How to Play Crazy 8's

1. Goal: To be the first person to discard the last card available.

2. Shuffle the deck of cards thoroughly and deal 7 cards to each player.

3. Put the remaining cards in a pile in the center of table, and flip the top card over on the side of the deck.

4. The player to the left of the dealer starts the game by placing a card on the top of the up-card pile from his/her hand that is the same suit or same card number/letter as the card in the up-card pile.

5. The player then draws a card from the down-pile and keeps it in his/her hand until their next turn.

6. If a player does not have the same suit or number/letter but does have an 8 of a different suit, the player may choose to play the 8. Once the player plays the 8, the suit/number changes for the next player.

7. Play continues to the player on the left, repeating Steps 4, 5 and 6.

8. The winner of the game is the first person to deplete their cards. No replacement card is available.

Tips & Warnings

• If you've ever played UNO, you know that you can change the suit, even though you may have the same suit in your hand as the up-card pile.
• This is an easy game for kids!
• Teach kids how to play with real cards--not on the computer!

[BlueSkies]

on 12/7/2007 Your welcome! I agree! Sometimes it's good to go back, and teach our kids the real game!

[Ceile]

on 12/7/2007 What a concept in this computerized age! A REAL card game! It is such an excellent interactive way to spend time with kids - I thank you!