Speed

Two-player real-time shedding. Play cards ±1 as fast as possible.

2 players10-20 minEasycard

What you need

  • Standard 52-card deck

Setup

  1. Each player: 5-card hand + 15-card face-down draw pile. Center: 2 face-down stacks of 5 + 2 face-up starter cards.

How to play

  1. Both players play cards ±1 (any suit) onto the center face-up piles simultaneously.
  2. Keep 5 cards in hand at all times (draw from your pile).
  3. Stuck? Both flip a new center card from the side stacks.
  4. First to empty hand + draw pile yells 'Speed!' and wins.

Host tips

  • Agree on house rules before starting.
  • Use the in-app Scorekeeper to track scores across rounds.

Snack & drink pairings

🍿 Snacks

  • Chips
  • Pretzels
  • Cheese board

🥤 Drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Iced tea

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