Shedding Games
Card games where the goal is to be the first player to discard
all cards. Play a matching card each turn or draw from the deck.
How Shedding Works
- Match: Play a card matching the top card's suit or rank
- Draw: If you can't match, draw a card
- Win: First to empty your hand wins
Popular Shedding Games
| Game | Key Feature |
|---|---|
| Crazy Eights | 8s are wild - change the suit |
| UNO | Special action cards (Skip, Reverse, Draw 2) |
| Mau-Mau | European variant of Crazy Eights |
| Switch | UK variant with power cards |
Shedding vs Climbing
Both aim to empty your hand, but:
- Shedding: Match by suit/rank. Anyone can play if they match.
- Climbing: Must play higher. Creates escalating rounds.