Summary of You, yes you, should be playing “99”. Here’s why.
- How do you play the card game 99?
- Is 99 similar to Uno?
- What are the basic rules of play 9?
- How many cards do you get in 99 or bust?
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99 is a fast-paced, player-elimination card game for 2–6 players using a standard 52-card deck (often with jokers) where players manage a running total, aiming to not exceed 99. Players are dealt 3–4 cards and must play one, announce the new total, and draw a replacement, with special cards (like 4, 9, 10, Jack, King, Joker) manipulating the count or reversing direction.
This video provides a quick overview of how to play the card game 99:
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YouTube • Jul 9, 2024
Core Rules & Gameplay
Objective: Avoid being the player who forces the running total over 99. Players typically start with three lives (chips/tokens) and lose one for “busting” (exceeding 99).
Card Values:
2–8: Face value.
Aces:
1
1
or
11
1
1
.
Tens:
-10
−
1
0
(subtracts from the total).
Nines:
0
0
(keeps the total the same) or sets total to
99
9
9
.
Fours:
0
0
(keeps the total the same) and reverses direction (some variants).
Jacks:
0
0
(reverses direction or skips next player).
Queens:
0
0
(acts as a “pass” or “pass-by”).
Kings: Sets total directly to
99
9
9
.
Jokers: Set total to
99
9
9
and force the next player to draw/play two cards.
Playing the Game: A card is played, the total updated, and a new card is drawn immediately. Forgetting to draw before the next player moves can result in losing the ability to draw.
Winning: The last player remaining with lives is the winner.
Key Strategies
Save Special Cards: Hold onto Kings, 10s, 4s, and 9s for when the total is high (e.g., in the 90s) to avoid busting.
Control the Count: Use 10s to lower a high count and strategically use 9s or Kings to bring the total to 99, forcing others to lose a life.
Manage Hand: Try to keep “safe” cards in hand, as high-value cards can become unusable late in the round.
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