Discard matching pairs from your hand and keep drawing from your opponent, all while trying not to be the one left holding the unmatched Old Maid card. It's a game of bluffing your draws and reading which card your opponent is desperate to pass off.
How to play Old Maid
- Discard any matching pairs already in your hand.
- Draw one card at random from your opponent's hand.
- Discard the new pair if your drawn card completes one.
- Take turns drawing back and forth as hands shrink.
- Lose if you're the player still holding the Old Maid when all pairs are gone.
Tips & strategy
- Shuffle your hand position so your opponent can't track the Old Maid by where it sits.
- Watch for hesitation cues when you offer cards in a 2-player draw.
- Discard pairs immediately so your hand stays small and harder to read.
Controls: Tap or click a card to draw it from your opponent.
Old Maid — FAQ
What is the Old Maid card?
It's the single card with no possible match, so whoever holds it at the end loses the round.
How do I win Old Maid?
You win by getting rid of all your cards in pairs and not being left with the unmatched card.
