This is an easy card game for kids of all ages (from about 6
up) which is best and most exciting when
played at high speed.
Number of Players:
4 – 7
Age Range:
6+
Cards:
One standard deck of cards
Instructions:
Deal seven cards to each player, one at a time and face-down. The rest of the
deck is not needed.
The aim of the game is to try and collect seven cards from the same suit (eg
seven spades). Keeping the cards hidden, the players sort their cards by suits
and decide which suit to collect (although they may change their mind as play
progresses).
Then, each player puts an unwanted card face down on the table and slides it to
the player on the right, who takes it up. Try to do this in a rhythm so that all
players and passing and picking up at the same time. Continue until one player’s
hand is all one suit. He shouts “My ship sails” and wins the game.
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