How to play Speed

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How to play Speed

Speed, also called Spit in some places, is a real-time race. There are no turns: both players play at once onto two centre piles, and the first to get rid of all their cards wins.

Set-up

Each player has five cards in hand and fifteen in a draw pile. Two spare piles of six sit at the sides, and the game starts by flipping one card from each spare pile onto the centre.

Playing

Play any card that is one higher or one lower than either centre card, regardless of suit. Aces wrap both ways: A goes on K or 2. Your hand refills to five from your draw pile automatically.

When everyone is stuck

If neither player can play, a new card is flipped from each spare pile onto the centre. When the spare piles run out, the centre cards are shuffled back into them.

Winning

The first player to play every card from their hand and draw pile wins the race.

Tips from the table

  • Watch for chains: if you hold 5, 6 and 7, play them in a run on the same pile.
  • When one card fits both piles, tap it and then choose the pile that leaves you more options.
  • Start on Relaxed, then move the computer up to Steady or Quick as your eye gets faster.