Long Distance Card Game

Play Speed with someone in another city

You can play a card game with someone far away without an account. In Speed by Tom C, one person creates an invitation and sends its link however they normally communicate. It opens in the iPhone app when installed or on the website otherwise, where no download is required. After both players select a preset name and join, the game stays synchronized in real time on their own screens.

Speed is designed for quick rounds, making it easy to play once or keep a longer series going.

How to set it up

1. One person goes to speedcards.xyz and chooses Invite a friend.

2. Share or copy the invitation link and send it to the other person.

3. They open the link, select a preset name, and join the game.

You don't need an account. Both players can use the website, and an installed iPhone app can open the same invitation link.

Playing while on a video call

A voice or video call runs separately from Speed by Tom C. The game does not request access to your microphone, camera, contacts, or call.

On supported devices and calling apps, picture-in-picture may let you keep the call visible while you play. On a computer, you can place the call and the game side by side. Either way, you can keep the conversation going while Speed handles the cards.

You do not need to be on a video call to play. The call is optional and runs separately from the game.

Why Speed works for long distance

Speed is a 2-player card game with no turns. Both players play at the same time, racing to get rid of their cards by placing them on shared center piles. A card is playable if it's one rank higher or lower than the top card. First to empty their hand and draw pile wins.

After a game ends, the players can start a rematch or continue a longer series.

If you want to learn the full rules before playing, check the rules page. Or jump into a couples game and figure it out as you go - the rules are simple enough for that.

FAQ

Do we both need to download something?

No. One person creates an invitation and sends the link. It opens in the iPhone app when installed or on the website otherwise. No account or download is required to play on the website.

Can we play on our phones?

Yes. The game works in modern phone browsers and is also available as an iPhone app. A separate call can continue if your device and calling app support that kind of multitasking.

Can we voice or video call while playing?

Yes. The call runs separately from the game. On supported devices and calling apps, picture-in-picture may let you keep the call visible while you play.