Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Whot! Card Game: Rules & Tips

Quick answer

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Whot! card game is a fast-paced matching game for 2-6 players. Match cards by image, icon, or number to be the first to empty your hand.

How to play TMNT Whot! card game

1. Set up the game: Shuffle the 53-card deck and deal 5 cards to each player. Place the remaining deck face down in the center as the draw pile. Turn over the top card to start the discard pile. If you have more than 4 players, deal only 4 cards each to keep the game moving.
2. Match a card from your hand: On your turn, play one card from your hand that matches the top card of the discard pile by either the same image (character), the same icon (symbol), or the same number. If you cannot match, draw one card from the draw pile. If that card matches, you may play it immediately. A common mistake is forgetting you can match by icon or number, not just by character. Check all three options before drawing.
3. Use special action cards: Some cards have special actions: the Whot! card lets you change the matching symbol to anything you choose. The Stop card skips the next player's turn. The Pick Up 2 card forces the next player to draw 2 cards (unless they also play a Pick Up 2). Remember: the Whot! card is powerful—save it for when you need to disrupt an opponent's strategy or when you have no other match.
4. Win the round: The first player to empty their hand wins the round. The round ends immediately when a player plays their last card. No extra turns. If you have one card left, announce it by saying 'Whot!' to avoid a penalty (some house rules require drawing 2 cards if you forget).

Product facts

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Whot! Card Game: Nickelodeon has partnered with Winning Moves to produce this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem edition of WHOT!, the classic matching game. This means you get officially licensed artwork featuring the movie's character designs, making it more engaging for young TMNT fans.