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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
- 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
- Both players play cards ±1 (any suit) onto the center face-up piles simultaneously.
- Keep 5 cards in hand at all times (draw from your pile).
- Stuck? Both flip a new center card from the side stacks.
- 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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