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Hey Nathanjame - what you describe sounds something like I used to play as a kid called Crazy Eights:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Eights

I think the name of it was something like "chase 10" but there is no entry for that on the geek.

Not this one?
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/189860/chase-10

chase 10 I didn't play this game.. but i search it now...