After the player discards, they state out loud the new value of the discard pile. On a player’s turn, they will choose one of the 3 cards in their hand to discard to the pile. The game starts with the player left of the dealer and proceeds around the table clockwise. All remaining cards 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9 all increase the discard pile by their associated numeric value. Queens and Jacks both have a value of 10. Tens can add or subtract 10 from the current discard pile’s value at the player’s discretion. Fours change the rotation of play, but the value of the discard pile remains the same. The different ranks of cards affect the discard pile differently.Īces have a value of 1 or 11 at the player’s discretion. Leave room next to the stock for a discard pile.Įach player is also given 5 chips or pennies (3 of playing with 4 or more players).įor each new round, the dealer passes to the left. The remaining cards form a stockpile in the center of the play area. The deck is shuffled, and 3 cards are dealt to each player. The goal of the game is to not cause the discard pile to exceed 99.
Ninety-Nine is an adding card game for 2 or more players. TYPE OF GAME : Adding Card Game AUDIENCE: Adults NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 or More Players MATERIALS: A standard deck of 52 cards (or two decks for 4 or more players), pennies or chips, and a flat surface. OBJECTIVE OF NINETY-NINE: The objective of Ninety-Nine is to be the last player remaining.
