Simple Card Games

The king of hermetic card games; Solitaire is a staple of office workers and computer idlers worldwide. Patience games, while typically performed singly, can involve upwards of 2 players. See how to play War card game; 8. This card game looks pretty simple, because it is! But beware, just as you’re about win things can go horribly wrong. This early nineteenth century, French trick-taking card game for 3 or more players will bring you excitement plus! Ages: 5+ See how to play Rolling stone card game.

Here’s a collection of 15 fun games to play with a deck of cards! These are card games that kids can learn and families can play together.

One thing to keep in mind about card games is that many games are called by several different names. So you may get partway through the rules on any of these and realize that you know that game by another name. It’s just kind of how it goes with card games!

How to Play California Speed from It’s Always Autumn. This is a two player game.

Here’s how to play Kings in the Corner – looks like an interesting game!

How to Play Spoons from Coffee Cups and Crayons. You have to try this one!

Go Fish is another great classic game for kids. There are lots of Go Fish card sets, but here’s How to Play Go Fish with a deck of cards.

Simple Card Games

And another classic – how to play War!

Help Your Neighbor is one of our favorite games because it’s equally fun for young kids and adults. Ages 4+ can handle this one! You’ll need poker chips as well as decks of cards and dice.

How to Play Hearts – this is a good game to start with amongst the trick-taking games.

Spades is another classic trick-taking game.

How to Play Three Thirteen – this game has several rounds, and the wild card changes every time so you have to pay attention! Fun for a wide range of ages.

How to Play Golf – I had not heard of this one, but it looks good!

Simple Card Games

The Bicycle Cards website has instructions for how to play rummy.

When I was growing up, we used to play Push Rummy, which is a fun variation on the basic rummy game.

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Nerts is another fun and fast-paced card game! I love this one because there is no waiting for turns. Everyone plays all the time! In my opinion, the game works best with two teams of two (four players). Each team needs their own deck of cards.

How to Play James Bond – I’m really curious to try this one! Looks fun, and there is a video explanation which is helpful.

My husband grew up playing lots of Canasta and loved it. Here’s how to play Canasta from the Bicycle cards website.

Fit in a little math learning by playing a few rounds of Make Ten.

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  1. I was just planning to introduce games to our family nights and I found this perfect article thanks dear for sharing these game ideas.

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  2. I’m a grandma trying to find alternatives to electronics for my 4 grandkids ages 5-9 thank you!

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  3. We play a LOT of Golf (also called Army but no one knows why). It's fun, doesn't take a lot of concentration, and is fun to socialize while playing.

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  4. My son -in-law is color blind so, playing any game is hard. I taught our family over Thanksgiving James Bond. He loved it and was very competitive. It is a great game for people of all ages.

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  5. at 88 years old and a disabled veteran my days are spent playing all kinds of card games with friends and family,thank you Hoyle card company.

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  6. I love Nertz definitely the best game for competitive or big families . If you are looking for a high speed fun game that’s the one !!!

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