Learn to Play Last Card: Rules & Tips

Players 2-6 Players
Difficulty 2/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Shedding
Playing the card game Last Card
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Last Card Game Overview

Last Card is a fast-paced and exciting card game that is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. The game is easy to learn and can be played with just a standard deck of playing cards. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards. The game is played in rounds, and the player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.

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Objective of the Game

The object of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards. The game is played in rounds, and the player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins. Each player takes turns playing a card from their hand, and the card played must match the suit or rank of the card on the top of the discard pile. If a player cannot play a card, they must draw from the deck until they can play a card. The game continues until one player has played all of their cards.

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Materials Needed for Playing Last Card

  • Standard deck of playing cards

Cards Used

A standard deck of playing cards is used for Last Card.

Other Supplies Needed

  • None

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How To Play Last Card

  1. Shuffle the deck of cards and deal seven cards to each player.
  2. Place the remaining cards in a draw pile, and turn the top card over to start the discard pile.
  3. The player to the left of the dealer goes first and must play a card that matches the suit or rank of the card on the top of the discard pile.
  4. If a player cannot play a card, they must draw from the draw pile until they can play a card.
  5. If a player plays an Ace, the next player must play a card of the same suit or another Ace.
  6. If a player plays a Two, the next player must draw two cards from the draw pile and skip their turn.
  7. If a player plays a Three, the next player must draw three cards from the draw pile and skip their turn.
  8. If a player plays a Four, the next player must draw four cards from the draw pile and skip their turn.
  9. If a player plays a Jack, they can change the suit of the game to any suit they choose.
  10. The game continues until one player has played all of their cards.

Keeping Score

At the end of each round, players receive points for the cards they have remaining in their hand. Numbered cards are worth their face value, face cards are worth ten points, and Aces are worth one point. The game is played in rounds, and the player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.

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