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About this game
Crazy Eights is the classic shedding card game that uno built on, played against one or two computer rivals. Match the top card by suit or rank, play an 8 to switch the suit to whatever you hold, drop a 2 to make the next player draw two, and a Jack to skip them entirely. No playable card? Draw from the deck until one appears or three cards are gone, then pass. The first empty hand wins the round and scores by the cards left in rival hands, so dumping high cards early pays. Rivals play a real heuristic: they save their 8s, punish you when you run short and hunt the suit they stack. Quick rounds, honest shuffles and a challenge link that lets a friend play the exact same deal against your score.
How to play
Tap a green card to play it. Tap the deck to draw when nothing fits, pass after three draws. Play an 8 and pick the suit. Empty your hand first to win.
Tips & Tricks
- Save your 8s for when you are stuck, not for style.
- Change to the suit you hold most of, not the prettiest one.
- Dump queens and kings early: they cost the most if you lose.
- Watch a rival down to one card: a 2 or a Jack lands perfectly then.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from uno?
Crazy Eights is the classic public-domain game uno derives from. Same feel: match suit or rank, wild 8s, draw penalties, first empty hand wins.
What do the special cards do?
An 8 lets you name the next suit. A 2 makes the next player draw two cards. In three-player games a Jack skips the next player.
What if I cannot play?
Draw from the deck. You may play the drawn card immediately if it fits. After three draws with nothing playable, you pass.
How does scoring work?
Winning scores a base plus points for every card left in rival hands, weighted by rank. Losing still earns a little, so every round counts.
