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What is the burn pile?

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The burn pile is the pile of cards that are removed from the game once a clear card (10) is played. That entire pile is taken out of the game.

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Does it have to go in order of the numbers or could I put a 7 on top of a 3?

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The order does not matter. As long as the card you're playing is higher then the one you're playing it on, it is a legal play.

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What can you put on top of an ace?

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An ace to match it; a 2 to reset; a 10 to clear the pile; or three more aces to clear the pile.

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If there are still cards in the pile but I have a 2,10,10 in my hand, do I use one of my 3 flipped-up cards first, or do I have to pick up 3 cards then place one of them?

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You cannot use your flipped up cards until the entire pile is depleted. You play your 2, then draw a card.

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Can I hold back cards that could be played?

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Yes, as long as you play a card on your turn or pick up the discard. You can't skip your turn.

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What happens if an ace is on top of the burn pile?

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An ace would not be on top of the burn pile unless 4 of them are played at one time. If this happens, you still remove the pile and continue play, but now without any aces.

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What if you end on a wild?

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You win! If playing a with more than two people, the next person in line inherits your clear or reset.

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How many decks of cards should we use?

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One if you are a beginner. When you feel more comfortable after a few games, use more.

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How many people are required to play Palace?

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Palace is usually played with 3-4 people, but you could play with more.

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Isn't 7 a special card as well?

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Some people count 7 as a wild card, so it can be used in every way a 2 can.

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Can I play three times if you have three twos?

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Yes, any wild card will reset your turn, so you can play the two, then play the next two, and then the next, but you still will have to pick up three cards afterwards.

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How many people can play at one time?

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With one deck of cards, you can play a game with 4 people max. If you're playing with more than 4 people, have another deck so that there are plenty of cards to go around.

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Could I play a 10 right after a 2 or a 2 right after a 10?

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Yes, since both reset your turn, you can play any card after one of them is played.

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Isn't 7 a power card where I have to play a card lower than a 7?

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Yes. A 7 is a special card that can be played on any card, and the next player must play a card lower than 7 (or they could play a special card such as 2,3,7,or 10).

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Can I end a palace card game on a 2?

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Yes. The card is wild, and if you have held the card until the end, then you can play it.

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Can I put two of the same numbers on top of each other if they are both from my hand?

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You can play multiples of the same card from your hand. So you can place all four 3s or 5s if you want to, which if quite useful to do later on.

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When playing the Palace Card Game, if 4 of the same card value are played and the pile clears, whose turn is it?

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This can depend on how you prefer to play your game. Usually the person that burns the pile is the same one to play the next card. This can depend on house rules though.

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If two of the three face-up cards are the same, can I play two at once?

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Yes. As long as your card beats the previous card, you can place one, two, three, or four of them down at once.

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When do I use the 2?

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If somebody else plays a 2, you're free to play it. (That’s the only time you can really play it though.)

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Does flipping a card at the end of the play count as a turn?

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No, it does not, because once you finish the three flipped up cards on the face-down cards, you can start flipping the face-downs to add to the game pile (not the discard pile). If the one card face-down that you flipped up beats the card in the game pile, good job, move to the next flipped-down card! If not, take the whole game pile.

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How do I do alternative rules when playing the Palace Card game?

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There are many alternate rules but two favorites are: One: 3s are a copy card which count as whatever is beneath them and can be played as if they are another card. For instance if you have a Jack and a 3 in your hand you could play them together as 2 Jacks (as long as the 3 were on top). You can use 3s to make a total of 4 of a kind and burn a pile with them. When a 3 is played on an empty discard pile it counts simply as a 3. Or: 7s make the next card go down instead of up in rank. So after a seven is played you can only play 7 (perhaps as a 3 if you are using the above rule), 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 10.

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What if the pile is burned and and I have a 2 in my hand. Can I start with a 2?

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Yes, but it's kind of a waste of that card. You should save 2s if you can to play when you really need them.

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If you have 4 of one card to play, does it have to be higher than the card on the discard pile?

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Yes, it does, unless you're playing with more than one deck of cards. Then, it can be equal.

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If a person has one card left but doesn’t wanna use it, can they pick up the deck, or is that cheating?

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You always have to play a card if you have one in your hand that's playable.

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Do I have to beat the card on the discard pile or can I match it?

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You only have to match it. In fact, if you play 4-of-a-kind, you take the discard pile out of the game.

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When you flip a face-down card and can't use it, do you add it to your hand?

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Yes, it goes into your hand along with the discard pile, and then you play it along with those cards.

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When you flip a face-down card and can't use it, do you add it to your hand?

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Yes, it goes into your hand along with the discard pile, and you play it along with those cards.

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If I have played one of my face down cards but had to pick up the pile, can I pick up another face down card to try to play it if none of the cards in my hand are playable?

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No, you must get rid of the cards in your hand first. If you can't play, then you have to pick up the discard pile.

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If the discard pile is gone and you have three 2's in your hand, can you play all three cards at once? Also, if you end up with two 2's and one 10 what do you do?

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You can play all 3 2s at once. In that instance, you could play two 2s, then the 10 on the next round.

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What happens when someone plays an ace?

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The next person has to play an ace, 10, or 2. Otherwise, they have to pick up the whole pile.

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