Players do not need to have an equal number of cards.Įach player removes all pairs from his hand face down. The goal is to form and discard pairs of cards, and not to be left with the odd card (a queen) at the end.Īny player shuffles the pack and deals them around, one at a time to each player, until all the cards have been handed out. The standard 52-card pack is used, however, one of the four queens is removed, leaving a total of 51 cards. Matching, pairing, and recognizing numbers. Colorful decks made especially for the game are popular, but regardless of the playing cards used, the rules are the same. Old Maid is a constant favorite with children and lots of fun for families playing cards together.
