How to play: rules for every game
Each rules page starts with a short answer, walks through a real hand step by step, and ends with the questions people ask most. Where families play differently, we say so.
Cribbage
- How to play Cribbage — 2–4 players · 20 min · Learn in a game or two
Dice games
- How to play Yahtzee — 1+ players · 20 min · Easy to learn
Rummy games
- How to play Gin Rummy — 2 players · 20 min · Easy to learn
- How to play Canasta — 2–6 players · 60 min · Learn in a game or two
- How to play Hand and Foot — 2–6 players · 90 min · Learn in a game or two
- How to play Phase 10 — 2–6 players · 60 min · Easy to learn
Trick-taking games
- How to play Euchre — 2–4 players · 20 min · Learn in a game or two
- How to play Pinochle — 2–4 players · 45 min · Rewards practice
Dominoes
- How to play Mexican Train — 2+ players · 45 min · Easy to learn
Stacking games
- How to play Spite & Malice — 2–4 players · 25 min · Easy to learn
- How to play Skip-Bo — 2–6 players · 30 min · Easy to learn
Printable rules and score sheets
Playing at a real table? See our free printable score sheets.