Phase 10 card game online free no download

Phase 10, for 2-6 players, is very easy to learn and works well with any number of players. The deck consists of cards numbered 1 through 12 in four different colors (red, yellow, green, and blue). There are also wild cards, which can be substituted for any card you choose, and skip cards which can be used to force another player to lose their turn that round.

There are 10 phases to complete-

1. Two sets of three
2. One set of three and one run of four
3. One set of four and one run of four
4. One run of seven
5. One run of eight
6. One run of nine
7. Two sets of four
8. Seven cards of one color
9. One set of five and one set of two
10. One set of five and one set of three

A set consists of cards of the same number (1,1,1 or 2,2,2 etc.). A run consists of cards in sequential order (1,2,3,4 or 4,5,6,7, etc.).

The object of the game is to be the first to complete all 10 phases.

Setup

The game is played in rounds. To begin, shuffle the cards and deal 10 to each player face down. Place the remaining cards (face down) in the middle of the table. This creates your draw pile. Flip the top card over and place it face up beside the draw pile. This creates your discard pile.

Game Play

Going around the table, each person draws one card (from the discard or draw pile) and discards one card. Once you have all the cards needed to complete a phase, lay those cards face up in front of you. Once you have completed your phase, you can then play cards from your hand that add onto the cards you or any other player have laid down. Play continues with each player drawing and discarding a card each round until one player has no cards left. All players who completed their phase during that round continue to the next phase for the next round. All players who did not complete their phase during that round must attempt the same phase again until they complete it.

Scoring

Scoring is only needed to break a tie in the event that two players both complete all 10 phases during the same round. In that case, the player with the lowest score is the winner. Points are calculated as follows- the first person to go during a round scores zero for that round. All other players must add the cards remaining in their hand to calculate their score for the round. Cards 1-9 are worth 5 points, cards 10-12 are worth 10 points, skip cards are worth 15 points, and wild cards are worth 25 points.

Variations

There are several different editions which change up the rules a bit. I have Phase 10 Master’s Edition, which allows you to choose which phase you want to work on in that round, instead of going in the usual order. There is also a Phase 10 dice edition, an app version, and desktop version. Different rules are also available online for the original version which can add some variety without the need to purchase other editions.

Thoughts

Phase 10 can be a fun game for those who enjoy more casual games. For those who want a lot of strategy or depth, this game would not work well, since Phase 10 relies heavily on luck. This is not a game I normally reach for anymore, but it’s fun to play every now and then. Especially when you’re with groups of friends and family who aren’t really into games, this is an easy one to get them to play. Since it doesn’t require much strategy, this would good to play when you’re in the mood for something more laid back.