Crazy Eights Guides
Practical Crazy Eights rules, turn-by-turn instructions, and strategy for a first game.
The goal of Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights is a two-player shedding game in this site version. Each player starts with seven cards; match the discard by suit or rank, use an eight to choose a suit, and be first to empty your hand.
Learn the rules and strategy
Start with the step-by-step guide, then review the rules page for the draw-one rule and the exact win condition. The strategy notes explain how suit choice can affect your next turn.
Crazy Eights is a shedding card game: play a card matching the discard pile by rank or suit, or play an eight to choose a new suit. In this site version, each player starts with seven cards; draw one card when you cannot play, and the first player to empty their hand wins.
Where can I find the full rules?
Open the How to Play guide for the turn sequence and the Rules page for a concise rule summary.