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ScrabbleObject:
Be the first to get rid of all your cards

Setup:

  • Each Player is dealt 8 cards
  • The other cards are placed face down in a pile and the top card is turned face up to start the draw/discard pile

Play:

  • Taking turns, each player must play a card that is either the same suit or the same number as the face up card in the discard pile.
  • If an ace is played, the next player can switch the suit.
  • The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the round.

Scoring:

  • Cards are added up according to their number value. Face cards are 10 points and Aces are 1 point.
  • The player who first receives 100 points loses.