Classic Card Game

War Card Game

The classic card game of War! Battle the computer in this simple but exciting card game.

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About War Card Game

War is one of the oldest and most beloved card games, perfect for all ages. This classic game requires no skill or strategy - just pure luck and the excitement of seeing who draws the higher card!

Our online War game lets you play against the computer anytime, anywhere. The rules are simple: each player flips a card, and the higher card wins. When cards match, a "War" breaks out - each player puts down 3 cards face-down and 1 face-up, with the winner taking all!

Whether you're looking for a quick game or want to see if you can collect all 52 cards, War delivers simple, addictive gameplay that has entertained families for generations.

How to Play War

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Deal the Cards

Click "Deal Cards" to shuffle and split the deck. You and the CPU each get 26 cards face-down.

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Draw and Compare

Click "Draw Card" to flip your top card. The higher card wins both cards. Aces are highest!

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War!

When cards tie, it's War! Place 3 cards face-down, then draw again. Winner takes all!

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Win the Game

Collect all 52 cards to win! Use Auto Play for faster games.

Tips & Features

  • •Use Auto Play for faster games - perfect for seeing how wars unfold!
  • •Watch the card counts - the game ends when one player has all 52 cards
  • •Wars can chain - if the war cards also tie, another war begins!
  • •Your stats are saved automatically - track your win rate over time
  • •Use fullscreen mode for a more immersive experience

Why Play War Online?

No Cards Needed

Play anytime without a physical deck

Instant Opponent

Always have a CPU partner ready

Track Your Stats

See wins, losses, and longest wars

Auto Play Mode

Watch the game play itself!

Frequently Asked Questions

War is a simple card game for two players using a standard 52-card deck. Each player gets 26 cards face-down. Players simultaneously flip their top card - the higher card wins both cards. If cards are equal, a 'War' occurs: each player places 3 cards face-down and 1 face-up, with the higher face-up card winning all cards. The game continues until one player has all 52 cards.
When both players flip cards of equal rank, a War begins. Each player places 3 cards face-down and then 1 card face-up. The player with the higher face-up card wins all the cards (the original tied cards, plus all War cards). If the face-up cards are also tied, another War begins. This can continue multiple times until there's a winner.
In War, cards rank from 2 (lowest) to Ace (highest). The order is: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace. Suits don't matter in War - only the rank determines which card wins. An Ace beats every other card in the deck.
A game of War can last anywhere from 5 minutes to over an hour, depending on how the cards fall. On average, a game takes about 15-30 minutes. Some games can go very long if the cards keep cycling between players. Our version includes auto-play options to speed up gameplay.
War is purely a game of luck with no skill or strategy involved. The outcome is entirely determined by the random shuffle of the deck at the start. This makes War perfect for players of all ages and skill levels, as everyone has an equal chance of winning.
If a player doesn't have enough cards for a War (needs at least 4 cards), they typically use their last card as the face-up card. If a player has no cards left at all, they lose the game. Different house rules may handle this situation differently.
Yes, War can be played with 3 or more players. The deck is divided as evenly as possible among all players. When multiple players tie for the highest card, only those tied players go to War. The game continues until one player collects all the cards.
A Double War occurs when the face-up cards during a War are also tied, triggering another War on top of the first. A Triple War is when this happens twice in a row. These are rare but exciting moments where the winner can collect a large pile of cards at once.
Yes, this War card game is completely free to play online. There are no downloads, no sign-ups, and no hidden costs. Play as many games as you want, track your statistics, and enjoy the classic card game experience in your browser.
War is an excellent card game for children because it requires no reading, no complex strategy, and teaches number comparison. It's also great for learning patience and turn-taking. The excitement of Wars keeps kids engaged, and the game's simplicity means they can play independently.

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