Description
Instructions: Use your mouse to play this game.
Lightning Card is a speed card game against the computer. Both of you are racing to get rid of your cards, and whoever empties their hand first wins the round.
The catch is an arrow under the deck that tells you which way the count is going. It keeps you watching the table instead of playing on autopilot. Look for it in our card games section when you want a quick round.
Playing onto the discard piles
Your cards are laid out along the lower edge and four discard piles sit in the center. Move them one by one onto a pile by dragging. If the arrow below the deck points upward, the card has to be exactly one higher than the top card of that pile. Check the arrow before each move, since the direction you need depends on it.
Speed tips
- Look at all four piles before you drag, one of them often takes a card the others will not.
- Keep an eye on the arrow, playing in the wrong direction wastes precious seconds.
- Get rid of cards that fit only one pile first so you are not stuck with them later.
Game details
- Platforms
- Desktop
- Rating
- 76.73% (275 votes)
- Times played
- 26.280
Frequently asked questions
Who do I play against in Lightning Card?
The computer. Both of you try to empty your hands first.
What does the arrow do?
It sets the direction for the next card. Pointing up means you need a card one higher than the pile shows.