B-Phase 10
A rummy-style card game where players compete to complete ten specific phases in order, such as sets of numbers, runs, or colors.
Parent verdict
Is Phase 10 good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Ages 7+. Best for math skills and persistence.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 22, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
20-45 minutes
Safety level
Low
Best for
Math skills and persistence
Ages
Ages 7+
Great for your child
It makes practicing number sets and sequences feel like a fun challenge rather than homework.
Great for you
It is easy to learn and provides a natural space for chatting while playing.
Parent notes
If playing online versions, ensure 'friends only' modes are used to avoid random chat. Be mindful of in-app purchases in the mobile version of the game.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
The turn-by-turn table pace gives parents and kids plenty of casual chat time between draws, though the strictly competitive race to lay down sets means you are actively blocking each other rather than cooperating.
Skills this builds
- Watching each other's discard piles to guess what number or color the other person is collecting
- Comparing phase progress across rounds on the communal score sheet
- Cheering or groaning together over timely Wild and Skip card drops
Try this together
When you hold a Skip card, ask them to make a case for why you should play it on someone else instead.
Parents also ask
Ready to play Phase 10 together?
Put it on the calendar and we'll send a reminder plus a conversation starter.