Card games have been played all over the world for as long as human beings can remember. Most of them are unknown in their origins, however, that does not deter us from playing them at any given moment and for any given reason. With so many games like kings in the corner to be played … Read more
Card games are a great way to spend time with family and friends. They’re even better when you get to team up. The whist card game is played by two teams of two players each with the goal of winning hands based on the value of the cards you’re dealt. Its basic rules are easy … Read more
Truco is a popular card game that owes its most origins to the straightforward card game of ‘Truc.’ It’s widely played in South American countries such as Valencia, Spain, Argentina, and Brazil. What is Truco? It’s a trick-taking card game. Its unique selling point is the excitement generated through bluffing and trick-taking, as the players … Read more
Cuarenta is the official card game of Equador. It is played in the mountain regions of the country including major cities like the capital Quito. The name comes from the Spanish word for 40, which is the number of cards they play the game with. This is not your typical serious card game as it … Read more
If you’re feeling stressed out, or bored, sure, you could check your email – again, or read through your social media feed – again. But for those long summer afternoons, or those winter days when the weather is just too much, or for taking a break from solving that testy problem at work, why not … Read more
Card games have been popular throughout the generations, and Escoba is one such game to have gained tremendous grounds especially in Latin America. With origins deeply rooted in the Italian variation called Scopa da Quindici, this card game has become a very important part of various cultures today. In many regions, it is also referred … Read more
The Euchre card game is a four-player card game that has been around for centuries. First introduced to the United States by German settlers in Pennsylvania, it has gained popularity throughout the country and beyond. Euchre Card Game A Euchre card game is played by four players in teams of two. Each round, players take … Read more
Card games, such as Crazy Eights, are portable and accessible to people of all ages. Playing cards can help both adults and children improve their fine and gross motor skills. Specifically, shuffling and dealing can help quicken reflexes. Card games provide a chance to interact with others in an intimate setting while engaging in a … Read more
The Backgammon game is a very popular member of the ‘tables’ family and is played with much enthusiasm all over the world. Its roots can be dated back 5000 years to the civilization of Mesopotamia. Backgammon is a comprehensive game that involves both strategies as well as luck. In modern times the game was developed … Read more
Playing card games is one of the oldest forms of entertainment. Invented by the Chinese, the first reference to card games came from the 9th-century text that describes Princess Tongchang playing the “leaf game” in 868 A.D. Nowadays there are upwards of 5,000 different card games, and one of the best-known card games is Solitaire, … Read more
