The player who received the highest Rank in the final round is the winner.

No, only a numbered card is traded if requested by the King.

You can play a Rank-Up or Rank-Down card by itself, but only if that's all you have left. A Rank-Up card will increase the value of the play pile by one (1). A Rank-Down card will lower the value of the play pile by one (1). Only one Rank-Up or Rank-Down card may be played by itself, so make sure to use them earlier in the game!

You may play a Crown + Draw 2 card for any of your turns, but you must still draw the two (2) new cards and use them in a subsequent turn to go out.

There is no limit to the number of matching cards that you can play if you are starting the round. Once the round has started you have to play the same number of cards as the play pile.

Play continues to the next player using the same play pile. If all remaining players pass on the last card played by a player, then the player to the left of the player that went out will lead the next round.

Yes! If you want to play Rank with more than six (6) players, just add another deck. There won't be enough character cards for all players who will be knights, but you just need to keep track of the King, Queen, and Beggar. All other rules apply.