Learn to Play Ninety-Nine: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 5/10 |
| Recommended Age | 10+ |
| Game Category | Shedding |
Ninety-Nine Game Overview
Are you looking for a fun and challenging card game to play with your friends and family? Look no further than Ninety-Nine! This fast-paced game is easy to learn but difficult to master, making it perfect for players of all skill levels.
In Ninety-Nine, players take turns playing cards and trying to get as close to a total of 99 points as possible without going over. With a variety of special cards and strategic decisions to make, every game of Ninety-Nine is different and exciting.
Objective of the Game
The object of Ninety-Nine is to be the first player to reach a total of 99 points without going over. Each player takes turns playing cards from their hand and trying to get as close to 99 as possible. Special cards like the "99" card and the "0" card can help or hinder players' progress, making every game unique and challenging.
Materials Needed for Playing Ninety-Nine
- Standard deck of playing cards (with jokers removed)
- Pen and paper for scorekeeping
Cards Used
Ninety-Nine is played with a standard deck of playing cards, with jokers removed. No other special cards are used.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Ninety-Nine
- Shuffle the deck and deal each player three cards.
- Place the remaining cards face down in the center of the table to form the draw pile.
- Turn over the top card of the draw pile to start the discard pile.
- The player to the left of the dealer goes first, playing a card from their hand onto the discard pile.
- The next player must play a card of the same suit or the same rank as the previous card played. If they cannot, they must draw a card from the draw pile.
- Players continue taking turns playing cards and drawing cards until one player reaches a total of 99 points or more.
- If a player cannot play a card and there are no cards left in the draw pile, they are out of the game.
- The last player remaining in the game is the winner.
Keeping Score
Players keep track of their score by adding up the point value of the cards they have played. Number cards are worth their face value, face cards are worth 10 points, and aces are worth 1 point. Special cards like the "99" card and the "0" card have their own point values, as listed on the cards.
