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Rule sheet

Old Maid table rule reference

A concise companion to the full standard-deck guide.

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This reference is for the ordinary playing-card setup. It is different from our 13-card picture mini deck. Use one complete set of instructions for the session.

StepStandard-deck reminder
PrepareRemove one queen from 52 cards
DealDeal the remaining 51 cards to all players
PairRemove matching ranks; a triple leaves one
DrawOffer face down to the next active player on the left
CheckDrawing player removes any newly formed pair
ContinueSkip empty hands
FinishThe unmatched queen remains with one player

Keep the complete guide nearby

Read How to play for a first session and consult the named full source for its procedure. This short sheet is a reminder, not a replacement for deciding the matching rule and direction before play.

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Use the clean print view. Review your browser’s print preview before printing. For a group activity, place one copy where everyone can point to the next step.

Reference

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Checked 2026-10-20. Source settings may differ from another table.