How to Play African Crazy Eights

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set aside the jokers and shuffle a deck of cards.

   Use one deck for every 3 people playing.
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   Step 2: Deal seven cards to each player.

   , This is the Draw Pile. , This starts the Discard Pile.
   
   None of the specific card rules (see below) apply to the starter.
   
   They only provide a suit and number from which to begin play. , If unable to play from his/her hand, the player must draw the top card from the Draw Pile instead.
   
   This concludes the player’s turn. ,, (see Tips for more info) , Re-deal.
   
   Repeat.
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   Step 3: Place the remaining cards face down in the center of the play area where all players can reach.

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   Step 4: Flip the top card from the Draw Pile face up next to the Draw Pile.

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   Step 5: Starting with the player to the left of the dealer

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   Step 6: each player in turn must play a card face up that shares a number or suit (or both) in common with the top card in the Discard Pile at the beginning of the turn.

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   Step 7: Continue playing until one player is out of cards and becomes the winner.

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   Step 8: The winner decides on a new rule to add to the game for the next round and explains it to the group.

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   Step 9: Re-shuffle.

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