Crazy Eights

Match the Suit • Play the Rank • Be the First to Finish
Crazy Eights

Ready for some fast-paced card action? Crazy Eights is the ultimate game of matching and mischief. Outsmart your opponents by clearing your hand, and use the "Crazy 8s" to change the course of the game in an instant!

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How to Play

1

Match the Card

On your turn, play a card that matches either the rank (e.g., a 5 on a 5) or the suit (e.g., a Spade on a Spade) of the top card.

2

Use the Crazy 8s

8s are wild! You can play an 8 at any time, regardless of the current card. When you play an 8, you get to declare a new suit for the next player.

3

Empty Your Hand

The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round. If you can't make a move, you must draw from the deck until you can.

Pro Strategy

Save Your 8s

Don't use your 8s too early. Save them for when you're stuck without a match or to block an opponent who is down to their last few cards.

Observe the Opponent

Pay attention to which suits your opponents are drawing from. If they keep drawing on Diamonds, use an 8 to switch the suit *back* to Diamonds!

The "Dump" Strategy

Try to get rid of your highest-ranking cards or your most populated suits first to ensure you have maximum flexibility in the endgame.

Common Questions

What happens if the draw pile is empty?
If the draw pile runs out, the discard pile (except for the top card) is shuffled and turned over to create a new draw pile.


Can I play an 8 on an 8?
Yes! Playing an 8 on another 8 is perfectly legal and a great way to "steal" the suit choice away from the previous player.