How to Play Kibs (4-Player Variant)

Kibs (also spelled Kibbs) is a shedding card game. Standard is 3-player; 4-player requires one adjustment.

Setup (4 Players)

• Deck: Standard 52 cards.
• Deal: 13 cards each (full deck).
• No draw pile — all cards dealt.

Objective

First to play all cards wins.

Play

1. Lead: Player left of dealer plays **any card**.
2. Follow: Next player **must match rank** (e.g., 7 on 7).
3. If cannot match rank: Play **same suit** as top discard.
4. If neither: Call **"Kibs!"** — pass turn.

The "Kibs" Twist (4-Player Specific)

• When a player calls "Kibs!", the **player to their LEFT** chooses:
  • Take the entire discard pile into hand, OR
  • Play any card (starts new discard).
• This differs from 3-player where the "Kibs" caller *themselves* may take the pile.

Winning & Scoring

• First out = wins round.
• Optional: Losers score penalty points = cards left (face=10, A=15, Joker=25).
• Match = first to 100 / 200 pts (or set rounds).

Strategy Tips

• Lead with singletons (ranks you have only one of) — forces others to "Kibs."
• Hoard a suit for late-game suit-matching control.
• Watch the left neighbor — they decide your "Kibs" fate.
• Don't "Kibs" early unless forced — giving pile to left opponent is dangerous.

Kibs is a folk game — agree on "Kibs" resolution (left player chooses vs. caller chooses) before dealing.