Game Rules 1. Each player begins with 5 cards given at random (that are not shown to the others) and the basic objective of the game is to have the lowest possible total count with the cards you hold. All face cards hold a value of 10 and Ace is 1. 2. When it’s your turn, you will have the option of discarding one or more of your cards, and picking up one card from the floor (an open card) or the deck (closed card) 3. In order to throw more than one card, they must be either: • Pairs— For exam