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Kings in the Corner Rules

Kings in the Corner is a solitaire-style game for multiple players, where you build descending, alternating-color piles radiating from a central draw.

👥 2–6 players ⏱ 20–30 min 🎯 Difficulty ●●○○○ 🃏 Shedding Games

Setup

Each player gets 7 cards; the rest is a draw pile with the top card flipped to start a discard.

How to Play

Play cards onto the four corner piles in descending order, alternating red and black. Kings start new corner piles. You may also play onto opponents' piles. Draw if you cannot play.

Winning

The first player to empty their hand wins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are kings special in Kings in the Corner?

A king is the only card that can start a new corner pile, since nothing ranks above it.

Can you play on other players' piles?

Yes — the game is a race, and playing on any legal pile (including opponents') is allowed.

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