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Can a run be played by more than one player?

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Yes, because you have to first complete the phase and get rid of all your cards to win the round. So, more than one player will be attempting to play a run if the phase they are trying to complete involves a run.

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What happens if it's not my turn to pick, but I want the card that was just discarded?

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Unfortunately you will have to wait your turn. Don't let the other players know you want that though, and you still may get it!

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When I discard, does it have to be the same number or color?

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No, you are allowed to discard any card of your choice from your hand. This means that you have the opportunity to get rid of your own cards that you do not want anymore.

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Does a run have to be the same color?

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No, color doesn't matter on a run. The cards used can be a variety of colors or all the same.

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Can I skip any player?

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Yes as long as they haven't already been skipped that round. You can choose to hang onto your Skip card and play it in another round. It's a good idea to use it on a player whose already laid down their phase, especially if you haven't phased yet. You want to get the chance to lay down your phase before they go out!

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Can I pick up a Skip card?

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In the official rules, you cannot pick up a Skip card or any cards underneath a Skip card.

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Do the seven cards of one color phase and wilds have to match?

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No, they do not have to match.

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Can you phase 2 times in one hand?

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No, you can only phase once per hand.

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Once I lay down my phase, do I still have to pick up on that turn, or can I discard my last card?

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The first action when it is your turn is to draw, either from the discard pile or from the draw pile. You must do this before laying down. You then lay down if you are able and discard one card. If you have no more cards after discarding, the round is over.

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When there are only 2 players, and a skip is played, does the person who played the skip have to draw again?

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Yes, they do. However, since you cannot pick up any cards underneath a skip card, you must draw from the draw pile.

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If a person has done their phase and is waiting to go out, can they pick up a hit and hit themselves?

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Yes, they can. If they have done their phase already, they can pick up or pull the hit, resulting in going out.

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What do I do if two players compete Phase 10 with the same score?

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Usually the two players replay Phase 10, add their final totals together, and use that number to determine the winner.

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Can this run work: (12-1-2-3-4)?

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No, because 1 does not go after 12 for a run. You could play them as part of a phase if you were on phase 8, but they would also have to be the same color.

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Can I pick up more than one card from the discard pile?

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No, you cannot. You may only draw one card during your turn, either from the draw pile or the discard pile.

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During Phase 7, does it count as two sets of 4 if I have eight of the same number? (Ex. Eight number 5's, split)

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It depends on what you as a group decided before you started playing. Some people agree that's okay, others don't.

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If someone lays down their phase but their discard card can play on their laid down cards, can I pick it up to play it?

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If someone has put their discard card down in the middle for you to pick up, you can pick it up. If your hand is already down, then yes, you can put it back on theirs.

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In order to win the game, do I have to complete Phase 10 and go out, or just complete the phase?

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In order to win the game of Phase 10, first you must complete Phase Ten, then you can get rid of all your cards.

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After Phase 1, where do the cards come from for Phase 2?

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Everyone is dealt a new hand of 10 cards. This continues until the game ends. If the draw pile runs out, you shuffle the discard pile for a new draw pile.

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If I complete phase 10 (lay it down) but still have cards in my hand, and someone else wins the hand, but isn't on phase 10, do I win the game?

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You have to complete the phase and get rid of all your cards to win the game. Also, you could determine who wins the game with points.

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Once I lay down a wild card, can I change the value of that card? For example, I lay down 1-8 with the 8 being wild; can I lay down an 8 then and change the value of the wild to 9?

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No, once a wild card is laid down, it remains the same for the rest of the round.

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Where does the skip card go when it is played in Phase 10? If it is placed on top of the discard pile, the next player doesn't have the option of picking up the card underneath. Is this correct?

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You can play a skip card to cause any player of your choice to lose a turn, as long as they have already not been skipped. However, playing a skip card means that nobody can pick up the cards underneath the skip card.

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If I hit phase 10 at the same time as someone else does, who wins?

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Normally, it would be whoever hit Phase 10 the earliest. If it's at the same time, it would either be a tie or to replay the Phase.

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Can I lay down a third set of three on phase one of the game?

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No, you cannot, because the phase says "2 sets of 3," and that means three of a kind of two numbers (like three 5s and three 8s, or three 4s and three 7s).

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How many points are the Skip and Wild cards worth?

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The Skip cards are worth 20 points and the Wild cards are worth 25 points.

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Can I be given a skip card by another player if I have no cards down on the table?

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Yes, you can be skipped even if your cards are not on the table, unless you are playing a different version.

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Can I use a skip card for a run of seven cards of one color when playing Phase 10?

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No. Skips cannot be used to complete any Phase in Phase 10. It’s in the rule book!

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Can I use more wild cards than face cards?

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If you mean using 1 number card and 3 wilds for a set of 4, then yes. There are suppose to be 8 wilds in a deck, so make sure you use the ones you have in your hand wisely.

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Can two or more wildcards be used in one set or run?

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Yes, you can use as many wilds as you like in a set or run, as long as you know what you're doing.

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In reference to the rule about 7 cards of one color, can I continue to put down the same color even when we are past the 7?

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Yes, because you have to get rid of all your cards in order to win the round.

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Can I play with one deck if there are only two players?

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Yes, you can play with only one deck.

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