Learn to Play Quadruple War: Rules & Tips

Players 2 Players
Difficulty 3/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Trick-taking
Playing the card game Quadruple War
Rule of Card Logo Icon
Whistle icon

Quadruple War Game Overview

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping game of Quadruple War! This exciting card game is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played with two or more players. The objective of the game is to win all the cards by being the first player to collect all four cards of the same rank. The game is fast-paced and requires quick thinking and strategy. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Target goal icon

Objective of the Game

The object of the game is to win all the cards by being the first player to collect all four cards of the same rank. The game is played in rounds, with each round consisting of players taking turns to play a card from their hand. The player with the highest card wins the round and takes all the cards played in that round. If two or more players play cards of the same rank, a war is declared and the players continue playing until one player wins the war and takes all the cards. The game continues until one player has collected all the cards and is declared the winner.

Hand of cards icon

Materials Needed for Playing Quadruple War

  • A standard deck of 52 playing cards

Cards Used

A standard deck of 52 playing cards is used.

Other Supplies Needed

  • None

Clipboard with rules checklist icon

How To Play Quadruple War

  1. Shuffle the deck of cards and deal the entire deck evenly among all players.
  2. Each player places their cards face down in a pile in front of them.
  3. Players take turns playing the top card from their pile.
  4. The player with the highest card wins the round and takes all the cards played in that round.
  5. If two or more players play cards of the same rank, a war is declared.
  6. During a war, each player places three cards face down and then plays a fourth card face up.
  7. The player with the highest fourth card wins the war and takes all the cards played in that war.
  8. The game continues until one player has collected all the cards and is declared the winner.

Keeping Score

The game does not require scorekeeping.

Treasure Chest Icon

Related Games

If you enjoy playing Quadruple War, you may also enjoy these similar card games: