What is on this printable Phase 10 score sheet
Fifteen numbered hands down the side and two boxes per player: Phase, where you write the number of the phase you made that hand, and Total, your running score. The ten phases and the card points are printed under the grid, so nobody needs the reference card.
It fits on one page of US Letter or A4, for 2 to 6 players. Type the names before you print, or tick the box to leave the name boxes empty and write them in at the table. The sheet title is yours to change too, so “Thursday cards” or a family name works fine.
How big the print is
Both sizes use plain bold Arial-style type, black on white. On Large, the hand labels print at 14 point and player names at 16 point. Extra large takes those to 18 and 20 point. With five or six players the names step down a little (14 point on Large, 17 on Extra large) so the columns still fit across the page, and a very long name shrinks to fit its box. The hand rows are the same height on both sizes, so you still get all 15 hands on one sheet.
If someone at the table usually reads with a magnifier, start with Extra large and fewer players per sheet. Print one copy and check it at arm’s length before you print a stack.
How to fill in the Phase 10 scorecard
After each hand, every player gets two entries on their row:
- Phase: the number of the phase you laid down this hand. If you did not make your phase, leave it blank or put a dash. Your next phase is one more than the last number in your column.
- Total: your running total. Add the points for the cards still in your hand to the total from the row above. The player who went out adds 0.
Here is what three hands look like for three players:
| Hand | Ann: Phase / Total | Bea: Phase / Total | Cal: Phase / Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 20 | – / 55 |
| 2 | 2 / 15 | – / 60 | 1 / 55 |
| 3 | 3 / 45 | 2 / 60 | 2 / 80 |
In hand 1, Ann went out, so she adds 0. Bea made phase 1 but was left with four cards from 1 to 9 (20 points). Cal missed phase 1 and was stuck with a Wild, a Skip, a 10 and a 3: 25 + 15 + 10 + 5 = 55. In hand 2, Cal went out on phase 1, and Bea missed phase 2 holding two cards from 1 to 9 and three from 10 to 12 (10 + 30 = 40, so 20 + 40 = 60). In hand 3, Bea went out on phase 2 and Cal made phase 2 but kept a Wild (25).
After three hands, Ann is on phase 4 and the other two are on phase 3. Ann also has the lowest total, but that only matters for a tie at the end. The game is won by whoever finishes phase 10 first. Our guide to Phase 10 scoring goes through the tie rule and a full worked hand.
Under the standard rules a game takes at least ten hands, because each player can make only one phase per hand. If yours runs past 15 hands, print a second sheet and carry each player’s last total and phase over to the top.
Phase 10 phases and scoring quick reference
| Phase | What you need |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 sets of 3 |
| 2 | 1 set of 3 + 1 run of 4 |
| 3 | 1 set of 4 + 1 run of 4 |
| 4 | 1 run of 7 |
| 5 | 1 run of 8 |
| 6 | 1 run of 9 |
| 7 | 2 sets of 4 |
| 8 | 7 cards of 1 color |
| 9 | 1 set of 5 + 1 set of 2 |
| 10 | 1 set of 5 + 1 set of 3 |
A set is cards of the same number in any colors. A run is cards in number order in any colors. Wild cards can stand in for any card in a phase; Skip cards cannot be used in a phase.
| Card | Points each |
|---|---|
| 1 to 9 | 5 |
| 10, 11, 12 | 10 |
| Skip | 15 |
| Wild | 25 |
| The player who went out | 0 |
A worked example. Someone goes out while you are holding a 4, a 9, an 11 and a Skip. You score 5 + 5 + 10 + 15 = 35. If you made your phase that hand, write it in the Phase box too, then add 35 to your total.
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Phase 10, the lowest score or the first to finish?
The first player to complete phase 10 wins. Points only matter if two or more players finish phase 10 in the same hand: then the lowest total wins, and if that is a tie too, those players replay phase 10.
Do I have to go out to move to the next phase?
No. Laying your phase down is enough. Everyone who made their phase that hand moves on, even if someone else went out.
Is there a shorter version of Phase 10?
Yes. The official rules suggest playing exactly ten hands, with everyone moving to the next phase each hand whether they made it or not; the lowest total wins. You can also agree to play to phase 5 or 7.
Can I print this Phase 10 score sheet for free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no charge. Print as many copies as you like, or keep score on this page instead; your scores stay in your own browser.
How many people can play Phase 10?
The box says 2 to 6 players, which is why the sheet has up to six columns. With more people, print a second sheet or play in pairs.
Phase 10 is a trademark of Mattel. Large Print Play is not connected with Mattel; this is a blank score sheet for your own game.
More free score sheets: Yahtzee, Hand and Foot, Canasta, Mexican Train and Pinochle, or see all score sheets. For other ideas, read our guide to games for seniors by group size.