ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Old maid

Old Maid is a game played with a deck of cards. The aim of the game is to not be left with the Old Maid card in your hand. The Old Maid card is usually a picture of an old woman with a crooked nose, a big mole on her chin, and scary eyes.

In the game, all the cards are dealt to the players, and each player keeps their cards hidden from the other players. The players then take turns asking each other for a specific card that they need to complete a pair. If the asked player has the card, they have to give it to the other player. If they do not have the card, the turn moves on to the next player.

The game continues like this until all the pairs have been made, and the player left with the Old Maid card loses the game. It's important to remember that you should not let the other players know which card you have so that they cannot use it to their advantage.

Overall, Old Maid is a fun game that helps kids learn how to strategize, take turns, and pay attention to details.
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