Spite and Malice

a two-player card game played with multiple decks of cards, where players aim to be the first to play all their cards from their individual stockpiles to build ascending piles in the center while blocking their opponent's moves

Spite and Malice is a competitive card game that is typically played by two players, though it can be played with more. The game uses a standard 52-card deck and the objective is to be the first to get rid of all the cards. Players take turns playing cards in ascending order from Ace to King on one of the central piles. Each player has their own pile of cards and can build on shared piles in the center. The game involves blocking the opponent’s moves and forcing them to draw cards while managing one’s own piles strategically. The game ends when a player empties their pile, and that player is declared the winner. Spite and Malice requires careful planning and anticipating the opponent’s actions.