Playing card games with your significant other is a great way to spend time together and have some fun. Whether you're looking for a quick game or something that will keep you entertained for hours, there are plenty of options to choose from. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best card games for couples to play.
1. Go Fish
Go Fish is a classic card game that's easy to learn and fun to play. To start, each player is dealt five cards. The remaining cards are placed in a draw pile. The objective of the game is to collect sets of four cards of the same rank, such as four aces or four queens. Players take turns asking their opponent if they have a certain card in their hand. If the opponent has the card, they must give it to the asking player. If not, the asking player must draw a card from the draw pile. The game ends when all sets of four cards have been collected. The player with the most sets at the end of the game wins.
2. Rummy
Rummy is a popular card game that requires a bit more strategy than Go Fish. The objective of the game is to create sets of three or more cards of the same rank, or runs of three or more cards in sequence of the same suit. Each player is dealt seven cards to start. The remaining cards are placed in a draw pile. Players take turns drawing and discarding cards until they are able to create a set or run. The game ends when a player has created all of their sets and runs. The player with the lowest score (based on the value of their remaining cards) wins.
3. Spit
Spit is a fast-paced card game that requires quick reflexes. To start, each player is dealt 26 cards. The objective of the game is to get rid of all of your cards before your opponent. Players take turns placing cards in a central pile in ascending or descending order. When both players have a card of the same rank, they must race to be the first to slap the central pile. The player who slaps first gets to add the central pile to their hand. The game ends when one player has no more cards.
4. War
War is a simple card game that's great for couples who want a quick game. To start, each player is dealt half of the deck of cards. Players simultaneously flip over the top card of their deck. The player with the higher card takes both cards and adds them to the bottom of their deck. If both players flip over a card of the same rank, war is declared. Each player plays three cards face down and then flips over a fourth card. The player with the higher fourth card takes all of the cards in the pile. The game ends when one player has all of the cards.
5. Cribbage
Cribbage is a classic card game that's great for couples who want a more challenging game. To start, each player is dealt six cards. The objective of the game is to create runs, pairs, and other combinations that add up to 15 or 31 points. Players take turns placing cards in a central pile and adding up the points. The game also has a "crib" where players can discard two cards and try to make the best hand possible. The game ends when one player reaches a certain number of points (usually 121).
Conclusion
Playing card games with your significant other is a great way to bond and have some fun. Whether you're looking for a quick game or something that will keep you entertained for hours, there are plenty of options to choose from. So grab a deck of cards and get ready to play!
