Learn to Play Hez: Rules & Tips

Players 2-6 Players
Difficulty 4/10
Recommended Age 10+
Game Category Shedding
Playing the card game Hez
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Hez Game Overview

Are you looking for a new and exciting card game to play with your friends and family? Look no further than Hez! This fast-paced game is easy to learn but challenging to master, making it perfect for players of all skill levels. In Hez, players take turns playing cards from their hand to the table, trying to match the suit or rank of the card that was played before them. The goal is to be the first player to get rid of all their cards and win the game!

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Objective of the Game

The object of Hez is to be the first player to get rid of all their cards. Players take turns playing cards from their hand to the table, trying to match the suit or rank of the card that was played before them. The game ends when one player has no cards left in their hand, and they are declared the winner!

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Materials Needed for Playing Hez

  • Standard deck of playing cards

Cards Used

Hez is played with a standard deck of playing cards, with no jokers. The number of decks required depends on the number of players. For 2-3 players, use one deck. For 4-6 players, use two decks.

Other Supplies Needed

  • None

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How To Play Hez

  1. Shuffle the deck and deal the cards evenly among the players.
  2. Place the remaining cards in a draw pile in the center of the table.
  3. The player to the left of the dealer goes first, playing a card from their hand to the table.
  4. The next player must play a card of the same suit or rank as the card that was played before them. If they cannot, they must draw a card from the draw pile.
  5. If a player cannot play a card or draw a card, they must pass their turn.
  6. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the game!

Keeping Score

In Hez, the winner of each round earns one point. The game continues until one player reaches a predetermined number of points, usually 5 or 10.

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