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Eight rounds of escalating contracts, three decks, and the I'll Buy It rule that keeps everyone in every…
The world's most popular poker game. Two private cards, five shared cards — make the best hand and…
Avoid taking hearts and the Queen of Spades. Lowest score wins — but dare to take them ALL…
Partner up, bid your tricks, and meet your contract. Too many extras and you'll pay the price.
Get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. Hit, stand, double, or split — beat the…
Meld your hand before your opponent. Knock when your unmatched cards total 10 or less — or go…
Peg to 121 by scoring points during play and in your hand. Count to 15, make pairs, and…
Match color or number to shed your cards. Shout UNO when you're down to one — first empty…
Flip your top card and compare. Higher card takes the pair. The player who collects all 52 cards…