Players2–4
Starting hand7 cards
Table ruleAlternate colors
GoalEmpty your hand
How to play Kings in the Corner
- Deal seven cards to each player and turn four cards face up as the center piles.
- Play one rank lower in the opposite color, such as a red 8 on a black 9.
- Place only Kings in empty corner spaces.
- Move valid table sequences together when doing so creates another useful space.
- Make as many plays as you can, then end the turn and draw. The first empty hand wins.
Kings in the Corner strategy tips
Move Kings to the corners early so Queens and longer sequences have somewhere to go.
Look for stack moves that empty a center pile; an open pile creates flexibility.
Plan two moves ahead so a card does not block another card of the same color in your hand.
Common questions
What can go in a corner?
Only a King may start one of the four corner piles. Once a King is there, build downward in alternating colors.
Can I move more than one card at a time?
Yes. A correctly ordered alternating-color sequence may move together onto a legal destination.
When does a turn end?
You may make multiple legal plays, then choose End turn and draw. One stock card is added to your hand.