About Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights is the classic shedding card game that games like UNO grew from. It is quick, lively and perfect for groups.
Your hand is private: other players only see how many cards you hold.
Crazy Eights at a glance
| Genre | Multiplayer game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap, online or on one device |
| Typical game length | 5 to 20 minutes |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Crazy Eights
- Choose a mode. Pick how to play: Online with friends (create a room and share the link), Pass & play on one device, or vs Computer.
- Match the top card. Same suit or same rank.
- Play an 8 any time. Then pick the next suit.
- Draw if you cannot play. Then play the drawn card or pass.
- Empty your hand. First to do it wins.
Rules
- 2 players get 7 cards each; 3 or 4 players get 5.
- When the draw pile runs out, the discard pile is reshuffled.
- Online rooms hold 2 to 4 players. Moves appear instantly on every player's screen.
Levels and difficulty
2 to 4 players with a standard 52-card deck.
Scoring
Winning a game scores 1,000 points, a draw 300 and taking part 100. Share your result with the people you played. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Crazy Eights
- Save your 8s for when you are stuck.
- Change the suit to one your opponents seem to lack.
- Play high cards early.
History of the game
Crazy Eights dates back to at least the 1930s.
How we built and tested Crazy Eights
We tested every rule by having the computer play thousands of moves against itself at each player count, making sure every game ends properly and no illegal move is ever accepted. Online rooms were tested with two simulated players joining the same room and taking turns.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as UNO?
It uses a standard deck with similar rules; UNO is a branded game based on the same idea.
How do I play with a friend online?
Choose "Play online with friends", then share the room link or code on WhatsApp. When your friend opens it, they join your room and you can start.
Do my friends need an account?
No. Guests are signed in anonymously in the background, so anyone with the link can join.