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Chase the Ace Rules

Chase the Ace is a fast elimination game where players swap cards with their neighbors to avoid being stuck holding the lowest card.

👥 3–8 players ⏱ 10–20 min 🎯 Difficulty ●○○○○ 🃏 Unique Games

Setup

Each player gets 3 tokens and one card face-down.

How to Play

Players may swap their card with the neighbor on their left, trying to dump low cards. The player left of the dealer decides last and may draw from the deck instead of swapping.

Losing

The player with the lowest card loses a token. When you are out of tokens, you are eliminated. The last player standing wins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What card should you avoid in Chase the Ace?

The ace — it is the lowest card, and holding it at reveal means you lose a token.

Can you draw instead of swapping in Chase the Ace?

Only the player immediately left of the dealer may draw from the deck as their final option.

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