From the instruction booklet: Object Be the first player to complete a Cootie character. Contents -Instruction booklet -1 large 6-sided die -6 cardboard Cootie heads -6 cardboard Cootie bodies -6 cardboard Cootie tails Setup Put all of the Cootie parts in a pile in the center of the playing surface. Gameplay 1. Youngest player goes first. Roll the die. If you roll a Cootie part, take that part from the pile and place it in front of you. If you already have that part, do nothing and pass the die to the next player. If you roll a picture with 3 Cootie parts you can choose any one of those parts. If you roll a red "X" you must put one of your parts back in the pile. If you roll a picture of the die you can take another turn. 2. Pass the die to the next player to the left and follow the same game play. Note: You can mix different color Cootie parts or keep all the parts the same color. Winning The first player to complete his Cootie wins the game. For a longer game, play 3 rounds. The player who wins the most rounds wins that game. Restorage Save your package because after you play the game you can put all the parts back in the bag and reseal it.