Game guide · LZWEIDAO
Making your first moves in Crazy Eights
Take a moment to check the current turn. Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction. Each player starts with five cards from a standard 52-card deck. The starting discard is not an eight. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Two-player free play with a local computer opponent. No draw-two stacking or reverse cards. A refreshed page starts a new round.
Build familiarity through play
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. 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.
The purpose of your moves
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. 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.
Making your moves
- 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
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Work through an example
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. 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 useful caution
A careful first move helps you understand the round. Do not assume that every eight keeps its printed suit. The called suit is shown beside the discard pile.
A few questions answered
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. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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. The controls work with mouse or touch.
During a round, 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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
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. The game is played locally in your browser.
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. No download or player account is required.
For this game, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The controls work with mouse or touch.
For this game, why can I still play after drawing?
Drawing alone does not finish a turn here. Play a legal card, or continue drawing if needed. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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. The controls work with mouse or touch.
On this page, how do I choose the suit for an eight?
Use the suit selector first, then tap the eight. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.