Instructions Phase 10

Objective:

The goal of Phase 10 is to be the first player to complete ten phases. Each phase consists of a combination of cards that changes throughout the game.

Components:

A Phase 10 deck contains 110 cards: two sets numbered 1-12 in four colors, eight Wild cards, and four Skip cards.

Setup:

• Shuffle the deck and deal ten cards to each player. 
• Place the remaining deck face down as the draw pile. Flip the top card to start the discard pile.

Gameplay:

The game proceeds in rounds. In each round, players attempt to complete a phase.

1. Beginning of Turn: Players start their turn by drawing a card either from the draw or discard pile.
2. Laying Down Phase: Players lay down their phase when they have the required cards.
   Phases include:
   1. Two sets of three
   2. One run of seven
   3. One run of eight
   4. One run of nine
   5. Two sets of four
   6. One set of five and one set of two
   7. One set of five and one set of three
   8. Four of one color
   9. Seven cards of one color
   10. A set of five of one color
3. End of Turn: Players end their turn by discarding a card.
4. End of Round: A round ends when a player discards all their cards.
5. Scoring: Remaining cards in hand are scored as penalty points:
   • Cards 1-9: 5 points each
   • Cards 10-12: 10 points each
   • Wild cards: 25 points each
   • Skip cards: 15 points each

Special Rules:

• Wild Cards can substitute any card in a phase. 
• Skip Cards force the next player to lose their turn.

Winning the Game:

The game ends when a player completes all ten phases. If multiple players complete the tenth phase in the same round, the player with the fewest points wins.

Strategic Considerations:

• Avoid holding onto high cards as they count against you in points. 
• Use Wild cards wisely; saving them for a critical phase can be crucial.
• Monitor other players' cards and phases to anticipate their needs and block them if possible.