2 to 7 players (best with 3 to 5).

Standard 52-card deck (Jokers can be included as wild cards in some variations).

Be the first player to get rid of all your cards.

Number cards (2-10): Face value.- Jacks: 11 points.- Queens: 12 points.- Kings: 13 points.- Aces: 1 point.

Each player is dealt 5 cards (7 cards if there are only 2 players). The remainder forms the draw pile. The top card of the draw pile is turned over to start the discard pile.

Players sit in a circle. Shuffle the deck, deal cards, and place the draw pile and discard pile in the center.

Players take turns in clockwise order. On a turn, a player must either play a card matching the top card of the discard pile or draw a card from the draw pile.

Points are typically not scored until the end of a round. Points can be assigned based on the remaining cards in other players’ hands.

The game can be played to a specific point total (e.g., 100 points) or until a player wins a predetermined number of rounds.

Eights are wild: Any player can play an 8 at any time, changing the current suit.- Variations may include different scoring rules or additional wild cards.

No official time limit; games typically last until one player wins. However, players can set their own time limits for each turn if desired.

Players may need to draw extra cards if they attempt to play an illegal card or skip their turn.

Typically played individually, but can be adapted for team play in larger groups.

15 to 30 minutes per round, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the game.

Crazy Eights Countdown: A version with decreasing card counts.- Switch Crazy Eights: Players can switch hands when an 8 is played.

Beginner to Intermediate; rules are simple, but strategies can vary based on player experience.

Originated in the early 20th century, closely related to other card games like Mau Mau and Uno.

Generally not associated with gambling; primarily a family and casual game.