Card games
Agonia
Aces change the suit, 8s play again, 9s skip
Agonia — Αγωνία, “suspense” — is the card game of Greek and Cypriot family tables: a 52-card pack, seven cards each, match the suit or the rank. An ace changes the suit (never on another ace, never as your last card), a 7 makes the next player draw two — and another 7 on top makes it more — an 8 lets you play again and a 9 skips the next player. Call “Κάρτα μία!” when you are down to one card. The cards left in the others’ hands count against them, and once a total passes 100 the lowest total wins.
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Length
- 8–20 min per game
- Type
- Card games
Play Agonia online with friends
At Masa, Agonia is a game of its own right next to Crazy Eights: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
Get rid of your cards — and keep your total low.
- 2
Play one card that matches the top card's suit or number.
- 3
52 cards, 7 each.
- 4
Ace: goes on anything but an ace — name the next suit. It can never be your last card.
- 5
7: the next player draws 2 — unless they play a 7 too, and it adds up.
- 6
8: play again.
- 7
9: the next player skips a turn.
- 8
Can't play? Draw one card and play it if it fits.
- 9
Down to one card? Tap One card! as you play — or draw 2.
- 10
When the deck runs out, the pile is shuffled into a new one.
House rules
Pick any of these when you create a table; a table that changes none plays the rules above.
- Shorter game — The game ends when a total passes 50
- Strict finish — No ace, 7, 8 or 9 as your last card
Frequently asked questions
Is Agonia the same game as Crazy Eights?
No. Agonia is played at the same kind of table as Crazy Eights, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Agonia online with friends?
Yes. Open a Agonia table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Agonia free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
