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INSTRUCTIONS
CHEAT
Players MUST lie when playing this game, it is a requirement!
But watch out if you do, paying the penalty can be high! In
a game with 6 or more players you may want to have two
decks.
Ages:
5+
Players:
A minimum of three people are needed to play, and
the more the better.
Object:
Each player tries to be the first player to play all of
their cards.
Set-up:
One player deals out all the cards. Some players
may have one extra card.
Play:
Players look at their cards. The player to the left of
the dealer places one to four cards of the “same” value (i.e.
all 7’s) face down in a pile in the center. The player says
the value of the cards as they are placed. The player could
actually be placing three 7’s and an Ace, the cards do not
necessarily have to be the cards that the player claims (see
Cheating).
The next player must play cards that are one value higher
than those first played (i.e. three 8’s). The following players
must each play cards one value higher than those played by
the preceding player.
Cheating:
A player can put down any other cards, instead
of those of the correct rank, and pretend that they are all the
same correct value. A player must always lay down at least
one card during their turn, so if a player does not have the
required value card, he must cheat. A player may also put
down more cards than he says he is placing down.
Calling A Players Bluff:
A Player may call another player’s
bluff, before the next player lays down his hand. If a player
suspects another player of cheating he challenges the
player by calling “Cheat!”
The player who was challenged must then turn over his
cards for inspection. If the player who called “CHEAT” was
correct, the person who cheated must collect all of the cards
from the central pile and add them to his hand. If the player
did not cheat, the challenger must pick up the central pile of
cards.
Play begins again with the player who picked up the cards
from the center pile and resumes on the value that was
cheated on.
Winning:
The winner is the first person to succeed in playing
his last card!
Variation:
In Up & Down Cheat, players can play higher or
lower rank cards than the preceding card.
CONCENTRATION
This is a great game for young children, and the big cards
are easy to pick up. This is definitely a floor game.
Ages:
4+
Players:
2+
Object:
Collect the most pairs.
Set-up:
One player deals out all the cards face down onto
the floor. The cards can be placed in any direction, but
should not touch. A square format may be used.
Play:
The player to the left of the dealer starts the game
by turning over two different cards and allowing the other
players to see the cards. If the two cards are the same value,
two 7’s or 2 king’s than the player who turned the cards over
collects them, and turns over two more cards. The player’s
turn continues until she turns over two cards that don’t
match. If two cards do not match they are turned face down
to their original position, and the next player starts her turn.
Play continues until all the cards have been collected.
Winning:
The player with the most pairs wins!
CRAZY EIGHTS
Crazy Eights is a fun family game, enjoyed by players of all
ages.
Ages:
5+
Players:
2+
Object:
The first player to play all of their cards.
Set-up:
The dealer deals out seven cards to each player,
then places the rest of the cards face down in the center to
form the draw pile. One card is turned over from the draw
pile to form the discard pile.
Play:
Players lay down cards and try to match either the
value or suit of the card played before them. If a player is
