Cards and Dice

There are skills and hacks that you can learn to increase your chances of winning. Today we are sharing with you 6 Solitaire hacks.

Spit is a classic French card game that is known as slam or speed in some circles. As the name suggests, Spit is a game all about speed and plays a little differently from other more commonly played 2 player card games.  So, if you are looking for a more unique, fast-paced card game Spit is … Read more

Spoons aren’t just cutlery (and to some a musical instrument) it’s also a classic card game! But how do you play Spoons and what is it all about?  Well, that is exactly what we’ll be exploring in this guide. The first thing you need to know about Spoons is that it is a very unique … Read more

Egyptian Rat Screw is a fun and fast-paced card game but also one that can seem a little intimidating to beginners. The basic gameplay is quite simple, but the slap rule is where things get interesting! If you have ever wanted to give Egyptian Rat Screw a go, now is the perfect time! We will … Read more

Learning how to shuffle cards properly can prove invaluable for any serious card player, not only because it helps to ensure a fair game, but also because, well, let’s face it: It can also look pretty cool and make you seem like a master of the 52 deck the next time you sit down for a … Read more

If you’ve ever tried to learn how to play Bridge card game in the past, you’ve probably noticed that it’s one of those rare games that lures you in with its straightforward simplicity, then gets increasingly more complex as the game progresses. In fact, Bridge rules can often seem to get so complicated that you … Read more

Always wanted to learn how to play Euchre but find this fast-paced, trick-taking game goes too quickly to get to grips with? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. At first glance, this centuries-old favorite can seem a little baffling. Look a little closer and you’ll soon discover a game that is not only effortlessly … Read more

If you have a deck of cards, grab them now. Got ’em? Good. Now get yourself another player and shuffle the deck. Cut the deck and shuffle it again.  Today, we are learning how to play War card games.  Back in the day, 1700 and something or other, a man called Charles Lamb said, “Cards are … Read more

Please, let me take you to the not so distant future. After reading this blog, you slide up to the bar at your local and hear a rowdy card game being played at a nearby table. You hear one of the players say, “Give me all of your twos.” “Go Fish.” Comes the quick reply. … Read more

Some call it ‘bar dice,’ others refer to it as ‘Battleship’ or even plain, old 6-5-4, but we know it -and love it- best as the classic Ship, Captain, and Crew. Whatever you call it, there’s no denying that it’s among the very best dice games for players of all ages and abilities, proving to … Read more

If you’re looking for a fun card game you can quickly learn and play while killing some time indoors, this is a good one. It’s called 6 card golf, and you’ll know how to play it in no time.  First, get some paper and a pencil, because you’re going to need to keep score with … Read more

Shanghai is a rummy type game with specific entry melds for two to four players. It requires two decks of standard playing cards, including Jokers, and is suitable for ages 12 and up. In Shanghai, Aces are either high or low depending on what the player wants it to be. The objective of Shanghai Rummy … Read more