Learn to Play Ochos Locos: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 3/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Shedding |
Ochos Locos Game Overview
Get ready to have some fun with Ochos Locos, a fast-paced and exciting card game that's perfect for players of all ages. In this game, players take turns trying to get rid of all their cards by matching them to the cards in the center of the table. But watch out - the game can change quickly, and you never know who will come out on top!
Objective of the Game
The goal of Ochos Locos is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards. To do this, you'll need to match your cards to the cards in the center of the table, either by number or suit. The game can change quickly, so be prepared to adapt your strategy as you go!
Materials Needed for Playing Ochos Locos
- Standard deck of playing cards
- Pen and paper for scorekeeping (optional)
Cards Used
Ochos Locos is typically played with one standard deck of 52 playing cards. Jokers are not used in this game.
Other Supplies Needed
- None
How To Play Ochos Locos
- Shuffle the deck and deal seven cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards in a pile in the center of the table, face down.
- Flip over the top card of the pile and place it face up next to the pile. This card will be the starting card for the game.
- The player to the left of the dealer goes first. They can play any card from their hand that matches either the number or suit of the starting card.
- If a player cannot play a card, they must draw one card from the pile. If they can play the drawn card, they may do so. Otherwise, play moves to the next player.
- If a player plays an eight, they can choose any suit for the next player to match. The next player must then play a card of that suit, or another eight to change the suit again.
- The game continues in this way, with players taking turns playing cards and drawing if necessary, until one player has no cards left in their hand.
- That player is the winner of the round and earns one point for each card left in their opponents' hands. The game continues with a new round, and the first player to reach a predetermined number of points (usually 100) wins the game.
Keeping Score
Players earn one point for each card left in their opponents' hands at the end of each round. The first player to reach a predetermined number of points (usually 100) wins the game.
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