Phase 10 Card Game

by Mattel

• From the makers of UNO
• A rummy-type card game with a challenging and exciting twist
• Object of the game is to be the first player to complete 10 phase sequences
• Twist is that each phase to be completed is specific for each hand dealt
• Great family game for 2-6 players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 0.8 x 5.8 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004MU9V8Q
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: W4729
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 11 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #20 in Toys & Games > Games > Card Games
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Phase 10 Card Game: From the makers of UNO comes a rummy-type card game with a challenging and exciting twist. The object of the game is to be the first player to complete 10 phases ranging from two sets of three, one run of seven, seven cards of one color, and more. The twist is that each phase to be completed is specific for each hand dealt. Those who complete the phase advance to the next, but those that don't must try again. Great family game for 2-6 players.

Product Description

The wickedly fun rummy game you play in phases! During each hand, you work to complete a phase - getting 2 sets of 3 cards is Phase 1. Complete your phase before the end of the round to move on - but if you don't, you'll have to try again!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Favorite Card Game (+ Update) October 16, 2011

By A. Bailey

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Original review from September 2008:

A few years ago (I help with students at church) another leader brought a pack of these cards and suggested a few played.... I joined in and was hooked... So I purchased a pack of these cards for my game collection. I have had ages 8-88+ play this game and have never had anyone who didn't love it.

Game Play:
Phase 10 is sort of like Rummy backwards. Each player (2-6 players) are dealt 10 cards. You then lay the remaining cards face down in the middle and flip one card face up.

On your turn you must pick a card up (either the one laying face up in the middle or one from the pile) and discard one face up in the middle (covering the previous face-up card).

Your goal is to go through the 10 phases:
(*As a note: a set is the same numbers (ie a set of 3 would be 4&4&4 or 8&8&8.... A run is a numerical order (ie a run of 4 would be 1&2&3&4 or 9&10&11&12)
1. 2 sets of 3
2. 1 set of 3 & 1 run of 4
3. 1 set of 4 & 1 run of 4
4. 1 run of 7
5. 1 run of 8
6. 1 run of 9
7. 2 sets of 4
8. 7 cards of one color
9. 1 set of 5 & 1 set of 2
10. 1 set of 5 & 1 set of 3

The goal is to lay down your phase (phase out) and then get rid of the rest of your cards (go out) before anyone else.
If you do not phase out you must continue the next round on the same phase you were on. (Ie if you don't phase out on phase 1, although everyone else is on phase 2 you are still on phase 1.)

I can't rave about how much fun this game is... You can make house rules, keep points (1-9= 5 pts, 10-12= 10 pts, Skips= 15 pts, & Wilds=25 pts... person with the least amount of points in the end win), play a half game, etc...

If I could own only one card game it would be Phase 10.

(As a note, this is my original review I wrote in September 13, 2008 ... the original product was deleted so I am adding my review back ... As an update this game, several years later, continues to be used regularly (at the very least once a month). I have yet to find someone who didn't like it. Unlike some games you can play this one forever and always have a "new" game. We have even purchased a new deck as our old was starting to tear (not because of a cheap product but because it was used so often!) Last year on Christmas morning my older siblings (ages 14-23), a few in-laws, my husband, and myself played this. When it was time to open presents we were on phase 8 or 9 and everyone was like, "Wait we have to finish!" It really is a fun game and worth the price to give it a chance.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Addicting August 1, 2011

By L. G. Fontenot

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My granddaughter, age 13 has this game and she taught me how to play. After a few practice rounds I understood how to play. The way she had learned to play was with a couple of the rules made up which I thought only added to the enjoyment. Even if you use only the instructed rules its fun. The made up rule was you can take a discard as long as the present player doesn't want the card. The catch is you have to draw a card along with the discarded one. If more than one player wants it, it goes to the player next in line to play. Another made-up rule was variation of the phases, which is fun to do also. I have played many times now and I still have to use the phase card to remind me of what the phase requires. Its a great family game, but I think children under the age of 8 might have a hard time understanding it. For the low price you receive many many hours of family/friends entertainment. I highly recommend Phase 10. I am buying a replacement game today because the cards are wearing out. Its not that they aren't made well, its just that any cards will wear out after so much shuffling and handling.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game February 20, 2013

By Michaela

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We love this game very much , it's so much fun playing with our friends on Friday nights. Need to have it.