Car rides can be long and boring, especially on road trips. However, playing card games can make the time fly by. Here are some fun card games to play in the car that will keep you entertained for hours.
1. Go Fish
Go Fish is a classic card game that can be played with two or more players. The objective of the game is to collect as many sets of four cards as possible. Each player is dealt five cards, and the rest of the deck is placed in the middle of the table. Players take turns asking each other for a specific card. If the player has the card, they must give it to the player who asked. If they don't have the card, they say "Go Fish" and the player who asked must draw a card from the deck. The game continues until all of the sets are collected and the player with the most sets wins.
2. Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights is another classic card game that can be played with two or more players. The objective of the game is to get rid of all of your cards. Each player is dealt seven cards, and the rest of the deck is placed in the middle of the table. The first player must play a card that matches the suit or rank of the card on top of the discard pile. If they can't play a card, they must draw from the deck. If they draw an eight, they can play it and choose a new suit. The game continues until one player has played all of their cards.
3. War
War is a simple card game that can be played with two players. The objective of the game is to win all of the cards. Each player is dealt half of the deck, and they place their top card face down on the table. They then simultaneously reveal their cards, and the player with the higher card takes both cards. If the cards are the same rank, the players continue to play until one player wins both cards. The game continues until one player has all of the cards.
4. 21
21, also known as Blackjack, is a card game that can be played with two or more players. The objective of the game is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over. Each player is dealt two cards, and they can choose to "hit" and receive another card or "stand" and keep their current hand. The player with the highest hand that doesn't exceed 21 wins.
5. Old Maid
Old Maid is a card game that can be played with three or more players. The objective of the game is to not be the player left with the "Old Maid" card. The deck consists of pairs of cards with one card missing. One player shuffles the deck and deals out all of the cards. Players take turns drawing a card from the player to their left and discarding any pairs they have. The player left with the "Old Maid" card at the end of the game loses.
6. Rummy
Rummy is a card game that can be played with two or more players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards. Each player is dealt seven cards, and the rest of the deck is placed in the middle of the table. Players take turns drawing from the deck or the discard pile and discarding a card. Sets of three or more cards of the same rank or runs of three or more cards of the same suit can be played. The game continues until one player has played all of their cards.
7. Spades
Spades is a card game that can be played with two or more players. The objective of the game is to be the first team to reach 500 points. Players are divided into two teams, and each player is dealt 13 cards. Players take turns bidding on the number of tricks they think they can win. The team that wins the bid must win the number of tricks they bid or they lose points. The game continues until one team reaches 500 points.
Conclusion
Playing card games in the car can make long car rides more enjoyable. Whether you're playing with friends or family, these fun card games are sure to keep you entertained for hours.
