Game guide · 2COU99BJ
Rules, controls and help for Crazy Eights
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Empty your hand by matching the active suit or the top card’s rank. Eights let you choose the next suit. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. Each player starts with five cards from a standard 52-card deck. The starting discard is not an eight.
Two-player free play with a local computer opponent. No draw-two stacking or reverse cards. A refreshed page starts a new round.
A focus for your next round
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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.
What the game asks you to do
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
How to use the controls
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons.
One way to understand the rules
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your 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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
Pay attention to this rule
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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Helpful answers for players
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. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, how do the controls work?
Tap a playable card. Set the suit selector before playing an eight. Draw and Pass have separate buttons. A new round resets the current game.
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. A new round resets the current game.
For this game, 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.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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.
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.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
During a round, how do I choose the suit for an eight?
Use the suit selector first, then tap the eight. The instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, what happens when both players are blocked?
If the stock is empty and both players pass consecutively, the round is a draw. The game is played locally in your browser.