Learn to Play Phase 10: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 3/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Rummy |
Phase 10 Game Overview
Phase 10 is a popular card game that is easy to learn and fun to play. It is a rummy-style game that requires players to complete 10 different phases, each with a different objective. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played with 2-6 players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to complete all 10 phases and score the most points.
Objective of the Game
The object of the game is to be the first player to complete all 10 phases and score the most points. Each phase has a different objective, such as collecting sets of cards or creating runs. Once a player completes a phase, they move on to the next one. The first player to complete all 10 phases wins the game.
Materials Needed for Playing Phase 10
- Standard deck of 52 cards
- Phase 10 scorecards
- Pencil or pen
Cards Used
Phase 10 is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. Jokers are not used in the game.
Other Supplies Needed
- Phase 10 scorecards
- Pencil or pen
How To Play Phase 10
- Shuffle the deck of cards and deal 10 cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards in the center of the table to form the draw pile.
- Flip the top card of the draw pile to form the discard pile.
- The player to the left of the dealer goes first.
- On their turn, a player can draw one card from the draw pile or the top card from the discard pile.
- The player then tries to complete the phase they are currently on by playing sets or runs of cards.
- If the player completes the phase, they move on to the next one.
- If the player cannot complete the phase, they must discard one card to the discard pile.
- The next player then takes their turn.
- The first player to complete all 10 phases wins the game.
Keeping Score
Players earn points for completing each phase. The player who completes a phase first earns the lowest number of points, while the player who completes the phase last earns the highest number of points. The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.
