May I Card Game Rules
May I is a fun, simple card game for two or more players. It is highly interactive, requiring players to constantly ask for permission as to when and how many cards they can play.
Game Preparation:
To begin the game, shuffle a deck of 52 playing cards and divide it evenly among the players.
Objective:
The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards by either discarding them to the center discard pile, or by building sequences on the table.
How to Play:
- First Half of The Game: The player to the left of the dealer starts by asking each player in turn if they may put down a card or a set of cards. If the player in question agrees, then the requested cards may be laid down on the center of the table.
- Second Half of The Game: Once all players are out of cards, the second half of the game begins. This time, players must ask permission to build a sequence on the table. The sequence must begin with the card in the center of the table and must follow in numerical order, alternating color. In this half, the player may ask permission to lay down only one card.
- Winning the Game: The winner of the game is the first player to successfully build a length of 8 cards or more in sequence on the table.
Ending the Game:
The game ends when one player successfully builds a sequence of 8 cards or more on the table. The winner is the player who managed to do this first.
This card game is sure to provide hours of fun for kids, adults, and families alike. So get the cards ready, gather the group, and start playing some May I!
