War
Flip cards; the higher card takes both. Ties start a war!
How to play
Each player flips the top card of their deck at the same time.
The higher card wins both cards (Ace is high).
On a tie, each player adds up to three face-down cards and flips again; the winner takes everything.
You win by collecting all the cards.
About War
War is the simplest card game there is. Both players flip their top card and the higher one wins both cards, with Aces high. A tie starts a war, where each player adds face-down cards and flips again, and the winner takes everything. You win when you hold the whole deck.
War at a glance
| Players | 2 players |
|---|---|
| Type | Table game: play online with friends, or with bots in any seat |
| Family | Family & Kids |
| Bot levels | Easy, medium and hard |
| Turn timer (online) | 15 seconds |
| Cost | Free, no download |
Good to know
- There are no decisions in War: the shuffle decides the winner.
- Games can run long, so this is a game to leave running while you chat.
- Ties are what make it exciting: a single war can swing the whole game.
Questions about War
How many people can play War?
War is played by exactly 2 players. Real players and bots can share a table, so a game can always start even if you do not have enough people.
Can I play War against the computer?
Yes. Pick easy, medium or hard bots and start straight away. Bots only use what a player in their seat could see, so they cannot peek at your cards.
Can I play War online with friends?
Yes. Create a private room and share its code, or join a quick match. If someone drops out mid-game, a bot takes over their seat.
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