Game guide · 371HOTEL
The War playbook
Win both face-up cards with the higher rank and try to collect the whole deck. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. The deck is split into two face-down piles of 26 cards. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
A free two-player comparison game. One face-down card per war; 500-battle draw limit prevents an indefinitely long round. No money or prizes.
Something to practise
Read the position before choosing your next action. On equal ranks, each side places one card face down and another face up. Repeat if those face-up ranks also tie.
Aim for this result
Check the rule below as you play. Win both face-up cards with the higher rank and try to collect the whole deck. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
Follow these playing steps
- The deck is split into two face-down piles of 26 cards.
- Turn both top cards. Higher rank wins both cards; Aces are high and suits do not matter.
- On equal ranks, each side places one card face down and another face up. Repeat if those face-up ranks also tie.
- The winner of a battle takes its full pile to the bottom of their deck.
- A player unable to finish a war loses; equal shortages are a draw. A round also ends in a draw after 500 battles.
- Use New round for another shuffled deal.
Input guidance
Read the position before choosing your next action. Press Turn cards for one battle, or Play 10 battles to advance ten battles without choosing cards. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
An example before you play
A careful first move helps you understand the round. If both players reveal a nine, each hides one card and reveals a second. A king then beats a seven and takes the full pile. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Notice this detail
Read the position before choosing your next action. You cannot choose a card from the pile. War depends on the dealt order, not a discard strategy. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Helpful answers for players
When I start, what is the aim of War?
Win both face-up cards with the higher rank and try to collect the whole deck. You can start a new round from the game controls.
On this page, how do the controls work?
Press Turn cards for one battle, or Play 10 battles to advance ten battles without choosing cards. No download or player account is required.
When I start, can you show an example?
If both players reveal a nine, each hides one card and reveals a second. A king then beats a seven and takes the full pile. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
On this page, which mistake should I avoid?
You cannot choose a card from the pile. War depends on the dealt order, not a discard strategy. The instructions above use these same rules.
What rules and limits are used here?
A free two-player comparison game. One face-down card per war; 500-battle draw limit prevents an indefinitely long round. No money or prizes. The game is played locally in your browser.
On this page, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The instructions above use these same rules.
During a round, is Ace high?
Yes. The order runs from two through king to Ace; suits are ignored. The controls work with mouse or touch.
During a round, how many face-down cards are used for a tie?
One, followed by one face-up card. This is the chosen war procedure for this table. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
On this page, why was the round drawn?
Both players ran short at the same point in a war, or the 500-battle limit was reached. No download or player account is required.
When I start, can I choose which card to play?
No. Each battle turns the next top card from each face-down pile. The instructions above use these same rules.
