How do you play the card game sticks?

"Sticks" isn't a widely known card game with a standardized set of rules. It's possible you're referring to a game with a different name, or a variation on a known card game.

To help me understand what game you're referring to, could you please provide more information?

For example, you could tell me:

* What type of cards are used? (standard deck, specialized deck)

* How many players play?

* What is the goal of the game?

* Any other details you can remember about the rules or gameplay.

Once you give me more information, I can try to identify the game you're thinking of and explain how to play it.