Setting up the card game Speed can be quick and simple. Follow these steps to get started:
- Shuffle the Deck: Thoroughly shuffle a standard 52-card deck.
- Create Central Piles: Place two central piles with five cards each, face down, between players.
- Distribute Cards: Deal 20 cards to each player for their draw pile. Each player also gets a hand of five cards.
- Set Up Play Area: Players should sit opposite each other with central piles in the middle and draw piles beside them.
- Start the Game: Flip the top cards of the central piles and begin playing by matching cards quickly.