Having a simple deck of playing cards or some dice opens up a huge world of fun and challenging games that can be played pretty much anywhere, including a bar.
We have a ton of articles and resources about different types of card games, as well as games that can be played with dice and dominoes.
Spanish card games can be traced back centuries, and some come with a lot of ancient history. Today, they’re one the most favored pastimes in Europe. We now know that card games, in general, originated in China during the 12th century. Although we aren’t yet certain, it’s believed that the Spanish weren’t far behind during … Read more
There is a lot of history behind Japanese card games, which isn’t surprising considering that some have been played for over 600 years. Some Japanese games still follow the same rules and values played hundreds of years ago. Still, as you can imagine, they’ve been adapted and modernized to keep up with the times. So … Read more
Sometimes you’re looking for a card game to play at your next family game night. An innovative way is to bring your office friends together at the upcoming team-building event. Strategy card games are an excellent way to get a group together. They also encourage everyone to test their logic and put their brain skills … Read more
If you like Rummy games such as Canasta, or Gin Rummy, then learning how to play continental will be something you should be very interested in. I love melding-type card games, and that’s precisely what this is. It involves making combinations with your cards to have the least amount of points by the end of … Read more
Also known as the hurricane card game in Germany, this was a popular game in the 1930s. Still, I was surprised to learn that most people in Germany today have never even heard of it. Instead, it has since become a favorite card game in Italy. This is a perfect game to play with either … Read more
The hockey card game is a simple, fast game played with two players and lasts only 10-15 minutes per game. So if you’re looking for a quick and easy game to add your next together, a hockey card game will be an excellent choice. Because the rules for hockey card games are so simple, it … Read more
If you’ve sat around your lounge watching the 1970s game show family feud, you’ll already know what an entertaining game this is. Of course, the card game version is slightly different, and you won’t get to be on television, but still, it’s immensely fun. I love how they haven’t messed around with this game too … Read more
You may already know about this card under the name Two Four Jacks. However, suppose you’re not familiar with it. In that case, you’re in luck because I have put together this handy guide that will tell you all you need to know about the family card game switch. The thing I love the most … Read more
You may know three dice already as a bender’s delight or three’s. Contrary to the name, this game is played with five dice, not three as you would expect. The game is derived from street games, often played by children in back streets or the family home. It’s a popular game that the whole family … Read more
Kalooki is a card game that originates from the Caribbean. It is played with three to six players and a deck of cards. The game also includes all four deck jokers, making us unique. Kalooki aims to have the lowest score by the end of the game, which you do by shedding your hand throughout … Read more
If you have ever played the card game Gin Rummy, then throughout this guide, you will notice that there are quite a lot of similarities. That’s because it falls under the same type of game. The Chinchon card game is a popular game in countries such as Spain and Uruguay and sometimes goes by the … Read more
It can sometimes feel a little mundane when you reach for your deck of cards on game night and begin playing the same old games that everyone is familiar with. This is why whenever I host an evening with my friends and family, I like to introduce them to as many different types of card … Read more
If you’ve come to this guide with your sombrero on, looking for something to keep your group entertained on games night, then you’ve come to the right place. When I visited Mexico for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were often decks of cards in the middle of the tables … Read more
If you love playing games similar to poker, then you’re going to enjoy learning how to play the card game Red Dog with this broken-down, step-by-step guide. This card game is not one you’re likely to see being played in the casino, but more so, one that is great to enjoy in the comfort of … Read more