To start playing, each player is dealt a certain number of cards, and the remaining cards are placed face down in a draw pile. The top card from the draw pile is turned over and placed beside it, face up, to create a discard pile. Players then take turns playing cards from their hand onto the discard pile, either by matching the current top card or playing a card that is one higher or one lower in rank.
The game requires a combination of luck and strategy, as you need to keep track of the cards that have been played and plan your next moves carefully. The building and discard piles are key elements of the game, and understanding how to use them to your advantage is crucial. As you get more comfortable with the gameplay, you can start to develop your own tactics and techniques to outsmart your opponents.