*Players: 2-4 players
*Deck: 52-card deck
*Goal: To be the first player to get rid of all of your cards.
Gameplay
1. The dealer deals 13 cards to each player.
2. The remaining cards are placed face down in the center of the table to form a draw pile.
3. The player to the left of the dealer goes first.
4. On your turn, you must play one card from your hand face up to the center of the table.
5. The card you play must match the rank or suit of the card that was played before you.
6. If you cannot play a card, you must draw one card from the draw pile.
7. If you are able to play all 13 of your cards, you win the game.
Scoring
There is no scoring in Ramkie. The player who gets rid of all their cards first wins the game.
Variations
- There are many different variations of Ramkie, with some of the most common being:
- No draws allowed: In this variation, players are not allowed to draw any cards from the draw pile. If they cannot play a card, they must pass their turn.
- Single-card discards: In this variation, players can only discard one card at a time.
- Double-card discards: In this variation, players can discard two cards at a time.