At the beginning of the game you get a card 1-10 the goal is to get as near to 20 as possible withought going over if you do then you bust. at the bottom of your side you have a set of 4 cards at any time you can use them for ither plus or minus to help you get to 20. the flip changes it between plus and minus end turn well ends your turn and stand means you can nos play any more when you have a number you like.