CalcoTools Games

Colour Cards

Be first to empty your hand in a colour-and-number shedding card game against one to three computer players, with skips, reverses, draw twos and wilds.

How to play

  1. Each player starts with seven cards. On your turn, play a card that matches the top card by colour or by number or symbol.
  2. Skip jumps the next player, Reverse flips the direction, and Draw Two makes the next player pick up two cards and lose their turn.
  3. A Wild card can be played at any time and lets you choose the new colour.
  4. If you cannot play, draw a card. If it fits you may play it or keep it and pass. The first player to empty their hand wins.

Tips and strategy

  • Hang on to Wild cards for when you are stuck rather than using them early.
  • Switch to the colour you hold the most of when you play a Wild.
  • When a computer player is down to one card, use a Skip or Draw Two to stop them.
  • Hard computer players play more cleverly: they save Wilds and attack when you are close to winning.

FAQ

How many players can I play against?
Choose two, three or four players in total, so one to three computer opponents.
What does Reverse do with two players?
It acts like a Skip, so you play again.
Are my wins saved?
Yes. Your win count for each level is stored on this device only.