Card games are a great way to spend time with friends and family, whether it's for a night in or a rainy day. While there are many complex card games out there, sometimes it's nice to keep it simple. Here are some easy and fun card games that are perfect for adults.
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 goal is to collect all four cards of the same rank, such as all four 2s or all four Queens. Players ask each other if they have a certain rank of card. If the player being asked has any of that rank, they must give all of them to the player who asked. If not, the player who asked must "go fish" and draw a card from the deck. The game continues until one player collects all four cards of a rank.
2. Spades
Spades is a trick-taking game that's played with a partner. Each player is dealt 13 cards and bids on how many tricks they think they can take. The team that wins the bid must take that many tricks to win the round. Spades are always trump, meaning they beat any other suit. The game is won when one team reaches 500 points.
3. Rummy
Rummy is a matching game that's played with two to six players. The goal is to form sets or runs of three or more cards. A set is three or four cards of the same rank, such as three Kings or four Jacks. A run is three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order, such as 5, 6, and 7 of Hearts. The game is won when one player runs out of cards.
4. Hearts
Hearts is another trick-taking game that's played with four players. The goal is to avoid taking any Hearts or the Queen of Spades. Each player is dealt 13 cards and passes three to the player on their left. The player with the 2 of Clubs starts the first trick and players must follow suit if possible. The game is won when one player reaches 100 points, with each Heart counting as one point and the Queen of Spades counting as 13 points.
5. War
War is a simple card game that's perfect for two players. Each player is dealt half of a deck of cards and places them face down in a stack. Players reveal the top card of their stack at the same time and the player with the higher card takes both cards. If the cards are the same rank, it's a "war" and each player places three cards face down and one card face up. The player with the higher face-up card takes all the cards. The game is won when one player has all the cards.
6. Gin Rummy
Gin Rummy is a variation of Rummy that's played with two players. The goal is to form sets or runs of three or more cards, but unlike Rummy, players can also form "melds" of three or more cards of the same rank, such as three Kings and two Jacks. The game is won when one player reaches 100 points, with each card counting as its face value except for face cards, which count as 10 points.
7. Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights is a matching game that's played with two to four players. Each player is dealt seven cards and the remaining cards are placed in a draw pile. Players must match the suit or rank of the card on top of the discard pile or play an 8, which can be played on any suit and allows the player to choose the next suit. The game is won when one player runs out of cards.
Conclusion
Card games are a great way to socialize and have fun with friends and family. These simple and easy-to-learn card games for adults are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual game night or a family gathering. Give them a try and see which ones become your favorites!
