The word Skymo is pronounced [Skimo].

To play Skymo, deal 12 cards to each player face down. The goal is to have the fewest points possible by flipping and exchanging cards. Each turn, draw a card from the deck or discard pile, then decide to replace one of your cards. Cards are worth their face value, from -2 to 12. If you get three identical cards in a column, they are discarded! The game ends when a player has flipped all their cards. The player with the fewest points wins. You can check the rules for more information.

To win at Skymo, it's essential to have the lowest score possible. To achieve this, adopt a balanced strategy between having the lowest cards, revealing your cards, and creating columns of identical cards. Avoid flipping first unless you're significantly ahead with visible cards. Remember to keep already visible cards to try to create columns with them, rather than optimizing them individually.