The Rules
How to Play
The rules genuinely take just minutes to pick up — deal 4 cards, build your mountain, race your mates down it. On this page you'll find a quick-start guide, a short tutorial video, and a full example game to watch before your first hand. By round two you'll be attacking, defending and stealing runs like a seasoned pro.
Learn the Game
Hit the Slopes.
Quickly learn the game in just a few minutes by watching this video. You can also check out a full example game in the video further down the page.
Watch on its own pageQuick Start Guide
Get Playing Fast.
Setup
Shuffle the deck and deal 4 cards to each player. Place the remaining cards face down as the draw pile. Player to the left of the dealer goes first!
Your Turn
On your turn, start your mountain by playing one card from your hand. Cards include: Resort, Equipment, Piste, Weather, Form, and Specials (bend the rules!).
Race Down the Mountain
Players take turns to collect their resort's pistes and complete the runs. Attack and defend to win using Special cards strategically.
Draw a Card
After playing your card, draw one card from the draw pile to keep your hand at 4 cards. Play passes to the next player.
Win the Game
The first player to complete their mountain wins! But watch out — your opponents can slow you down by wiping you out or stealing your runs.
Example Game
See It In Action.
Eager to skip the lift queues? Watch this example game, and get playing right away.
Watch on its own pageGame Features
What Makes It Great.
Multiplayer Fun
Perfect for 2–6 players. The more players, the more chaotic and fun it gets!
Strategic Depth
Simple to learn but with enough strategy to keep experienced gamers engaged.
Multiple Game Modes
Try advanced game play for an extra challenge and extended sessions.
Official Rulebook
Download the Full Rules
Get the complete rules and variant game modes in our comprehensive PDF guide.
Download PDFThe full rulebook will be available when the game is published in autumn 2026.
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked.
- How many players can play Ready Steady Slope?
- Ready Steady Slope is for 2–6 players.
- What age is Ready Steady Slope suitable for?
- The game is designed for ages 8 and up.
- How long does a game take?
- A typical game lasts 20–30 minutes, with a longer advanced mode for experienced players.
- How do you win Ready Steady Slope?
- Collect your equipment and be the first to complete your mountain while attacking, defending, and outsmarting your opponents.