Tough Luck

A fun, fast-paced combination of strategy and luck for great times with family and friends! You may think you have the upper hand until it happens… Tough Luck! This card game is sure to bring fun to any gathering! For 2 to 4 players or buy 2 decks for up to 8 players!

Object of the Game: Be the first to play all of the cards in your hand and in front of you!

Game Setup: Choose how many players you have and deal the cards according to the directions below.

2 Players: The dealer deals both players 29 cards. Without looking at your cards (or letting the other players look at them) pick 8 cards out of your hand and place them in front of you face down. Place one card face up on each of the cards you just placed face down.

3 Players: The dealer deals all players 19 cards. (Discard any one card.) Without looking at your cards (or letting the other players look at them) pick 6 cards out of your hand and place them in front of you face down. Place one card face up on each of the cards you just place face down.

4 Players: The dealer deals all players 14 cards. (Discard any two cards.) Without looking at your cards (or letting the other players look at them) pick 4 cards out of your hand and place them in front of you face down. Place one card face up on each of the cards you just place face down.

5 Players: The dealer deals all players 23 cards. (Discard any one card.) Without looking at your cards (or letting the other players look at them) pick 8 cards out of your hand and place them in front of you face down. Place one card face up on each of the cards you just place face down.

6 Players: The dealer deals all players 19 cards. (Discard any two cards.) Without looking at your cards (or letting the other players look at them) pick 6 cards out of your hand and place them in front of you face down .Place one card face up on each of the cards you just place face down.

7 Players: The dealer deals all players 16 cards. (Discard any four cards.) Without looking at your cards (or letting the other players look at them) pick 5 cards out of your hand and place them in front of you face down. Place one card face up on each of the cards you just place face down.

8 Players: The dealer deals all players 14 cards. (Discard any four cards.) Without looking at your cards (or letting the other players look at them) pick 4 cards out of your hand and place them in front of you face down. Place one card face up on each of the cards you just place face down.