Free Online Shedding Card Games
Shedding games have one goal: get rid of your hand first. Crazy Eights and Rainbow Rush are match-the-top-card games, Durak is the Russian game of attack and defence, President is a climbing game where 2s are high, and Cheat is a game of bluffing.
They suit groups well. Several support five or six players, Rainbow Rush goes up to eight, and rounds are short enough to play a few in a row.
Where to start
- Easiest to learn: Crazy Eights.
- Best for a group: Cheat and Rainbow Rush.
- More strategy: Durak and President.
All 5 shedding card games
Cheat
Play cards face-down and claim the rank. Bluff - or call out a liar!
3–6 playersPlayCrazy Eights
Match suit or rank, eights are wild. First to empty their hand wins.
2–6 playersPlayDurak
Attack, defend and pile on. The last player left holding cards is the fool.
2–6 playersPlayPresident
Climb the ladder: beat the last play with the same number of higher cards. 2s are highest.
4–6 playersPlayRainbow Rush
Match colour or symbol, play action cards and wilds. First to empty their hand wins.
2–8 playersPlay
Compare the games
| Game | Players | Type | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheat | 3–6 | Table game | — |
| Crazy Eights | 2–6 | Table game | Drawing: Draw until playable or Draw one card |
| Durak | 2–6 | Table game | — |
| President | 4–6 | Table game | — |
| Rainbow Rush | 2–8 | Table game | Stack draw cards: Off or On |