Having a deck of cards can be a great way to bring people together for a fun night of games. While there are many popular card games out there, not everyone knows how to play them or may be looking for something new to try. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun card games that can be played with a regular deck of cards. Here are just a few options:
1. Rummy
Rummy is a classic card game that has been around for decades. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards by creating sets or runs. Sets are three or four cards of the same value, while runs are three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order. The game can be played with two to six players and is easy to learn.
2. Go Fish
Go Fish is a great game for kids and adults alike. The objective of the game is to collect sets of four cards of the same value by asking other players if they have a particular card. If the player being asked has the card, they must give it to the player who asked. If they don't have the card, the player who asked must "go fish" and draw a card from the deck. The game can be played with two to six players.
3. War
War is a simple game that can be played with two players. The objective of the game is to win all of the cards in the deck by playing higher cards than your opponent. Each player takes turns playing a card, and the player with the higher card wins both cards. If the cards are the same value, the players "go to war" by each playing three cards face down and one card face up. The player with the higher face-up card wins all of the cards.
4. Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights is a fun and fast-paced game that can be played with two to six players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards by playing them on top of cards that match either the suit or value of the top card in the discard pile. Eights are wild and can be played on any card, and players can also use special cards to skip their turn, reverse the direction of play, or make the next player draw cards.
5. Spades
Spades is a trick-taking game that can be played with two to four players. The objective of the game is to score as many points as possible by winning tricks, which are groups of four cards played together. The game is played with a trump suit, which changes each round, and players must follow suit if possible. The player who wins the trick leads the next one. At the end of each round, players tally their scores based on the number of tricks they won and the value of the cards in those tricks.
6. Hearts
Hearts is another trick-taking game that can be played with three to six players. The objective of the game is to avoid taking certain cards, which are worth points, and to score as few points as possible. Players must follow suit if possible, but the queen of spades and all hearts are penalty cards that should be avoided. The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.
7. Blackjack
Blackjack is a popular casino game that can also be played at home with a regular deck of cards. The objective of the game is to have a hand that is closer to 21 than the dealer's hand without going over. Players are dealt two cards and can choose to "hit" and receive additional cards or "stand" and keep their current hand. Aces can be worth 1 or 11, while face cards are worth 10. The game can be played with two to seven players.
8. Solitaire
Solitaire is a classic card game that can be played alone or with others. The objective of the game is to move all of the cards to the foundation piles in ascending order by suit. Players can move cards between the tableau piles and the foundation piles, but they must follow certain rules. The game can be played in many different variations, including Klondike, Spider, and Freecell.
There are countless other card games that can be played with a regular deck of cards, from simple games like Slapjack and Snap to more complex games like Bridge and Poker. The key is to find a game that everyone enjoys and to have fun playing it together.
