Speed (card game)
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Speed is a card game.
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[edit] Dealing
Each player is dealt five cards to form a hand, and fifteen cards facedown to form a drawing pile. A stack of five cards is then placed facedown on each side between the players, and serves as a replacement pile. Finally, two cards are placed between the replacement piles in the center in two different places, also facedown.
[edit] Gameplay
Each player flips over a card in the center. Simultaneously, opposing players take turns placing cards either ascending or descending in rank according to one of the cards in the middle. For example, if a 7 was one of the middle cards, players could play either a 6 or an 8. The cards can also make a complete cycle, going from a King to an Ace to a 2 or vice-versa. A player can take more cards from his drawing pile during any time; however, a player can have no more than five cards in his hand at any one time. When both players cannot play any of their cards, a card from each replacement pile is turned over and play resumes. The game is finally over when one player runs out of cards, and is declared the winner.
[edit] Variations In Play
Doubles: In addition to ascending or descending order, players can also play a card equal in value to the face-up card. For example, if a 7 was one of the middle cards, players could play either a 6, 7, or an 8.
Multiple Cards: While most players choose to rule that only one card can be played at a time, others favor playing where opponents can play multiple cards. For example, if a player's hand consisted of a 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and a 4 was one of the down cards, he or she could play all of the cards in one placement.
Verbal Win: In some games, a player is required to shout "Speed!" in addition to placing all of his cards in order to win.
[edit] Notable Speed Players
- Ray Moore
- Navi Pannu
