The second player to play all their cards is the vice-president for that round and wins one point. If you’re first, you win the rank of President and earn two points. Points are given for being the first and second player to get rid of all their cards.

Two decks of playing cards are needed for this fast paced card game. Game instructions and printable rules: Playing Cards: How to Play Spoons President If a player spells S-P-O-O-N, they’re out. The player left without a spoon gets a letter. Once one spoon has been taken, all other players can grab a spoon. Players pick and discard cards quickly around the table until one player has collected a four of a kind, and takes a spoon from the center. To play Spoons, you need one deck of cards and enough spoons for each player, less one, similar to musical chairs, which are placed in the center of the table in reach of all players.

Use an old table and know when to jump out of the way! I will caution however, that some players get very competitive and the game can get rowdy. It’s easily teachable, and works well for most ages. This card game is a favorite in our household by both kids and adults. Most games only require one deck of cards. Got a group of friends or family coming over and you don’t know what to play? I’ve found 5 card games that play up to 12 people.

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