Going camping is a great way to disconnect from technology and spend quality time with friends and family. However, it's important to have some activities planned to keep everyone entertained. Card games are a classic option that can be played anywhere, including around the campfire. Here are some fun card games to try on your next camping trip:
Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights is a simple game that can be played with two or more people. The objective is to get rid of all your cards by matching the suit or rank of the card in the discard pile. If you don't have a match, you can play an eight to change the suit. The game ends when one player has no cards left.
Go Fish
Go Fish is a great game for kids and adults. The objective is to collect sets of four cards by asking other players if they have a certain rank. If they do, they must give you all their cards of that rank. If they don't, you must "go fish" and draw a card from the deck. The game ends when all sets have been collected.
Uno
Uno is a popular game that can be played with two or more people. The objective is to get rid of all your cards by matching the color or number of the card in the discard pile. There are also special cards that can make other players draw cards, skip their turn, or change the direction of play. The game ends when one player has no cards left.
Rummy
Rummy is a classic game that requires some strategy. The objective is to create sets and runs of three or more cards. A set is three or four cards of the same rank, and a run is three or more cards of the same suit in sequence. The game ends when one player has no cards left.
War
War is a simple game that can be played with two or more people. The objective is to win all the cards by playing the highest card in the round. If two or more players play the same card, a "war" is declared and each player must play three cards face down and one card face up. The player with the highest card wins all the cards in the round. The game ends when one player has all the cards.
Old Maid
Old Maid is a fun game that can be played with three or more people. The objective is to not be left with the "old maid" card at the end of the game. The cards are dealt evenly among the players and they take turns asking each other for a match. If a match is made, the cards are discarded. The player left with the "old maid" card at the end of the game loses.
Spades
Spades is a trick-taking game that can be played with four people in teams of two. The objective is to score points by winning tricks. Each player must play a card of the same suit as the lead card, if possible. If not, they can play any card. The highest card in the lead suit wins the trick. The game ends when one team reaches a certain score.
Hearts
Hearts is another trick-taking game that can be played with four people. The objective is to score as few points as possible by avoiding the heart cards and the queen of spades. Each player must play a card of the same suit as the lead card, if possible. The highest card in the lead suit wins the trick. The game ends when one player reaches a certain score.
Blackjack
Blackjack is a popular casino game that can be played with two or more people. The objective is to have a hand that is closer to 21 than the dealer's hand, without going over. Each player is dealt two cards and can choose to "hit" and receive another card or "stand" and keep their current hand. The game ends when all players have finished their hands and the dealer reveals their hand.
Five Card Draw
Five Card Draw is a poker game that can be played with two or more people. The objective is to have the best five-card hand. Each player is dealt five cards and can choose to "draw" and replace some or all of their cards. There are also betting rounds where players can either "call" the current bet, "raise" the bet, or "fold" and forfeit their cards.
These are just a few of the many card games that can be played while camping. Remember to bring a deck of cards and have fun!
