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HOW TO PLAY

Old Maid

Clear every matching pair and avoid holding the lone unmatched queen.

SETUP

Get ready

One queen is removed before the deck is dealt. Initial same-rank pairs are discarded automatically.

HOW TO PLAY

Take your turn

  1. On your turn, choose one unseen card from the next player who still has cards.
  2. Any pair formed in your hand is discarded automatically.
  3. Play continues around players who have cleared their hands.
WINNING

Finish on top

Everyone except the final holder of the unmatched queen wins.

QUICK TIPS

Play smarter

  • The target’s card order reveals nothing.
  • Keep your own hand position neutral when another player draws.
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