Card Games are always a fun way for the whole family to come together and spend time together. My family spends hours laughing and playing games together. Here is a list of some of our favorite games to play!!
5. Hand and Foot
| Players: | 2-8 (Can be played with more but it does get a bit tedious) |
| Ages: | 13+ |
| Game Type: | Set collection |
| Skills: | Organization and math |
| Note: | This game requires multiple decks of cards, including the jokers. Can be played in teams. |
4. Spite and Malice
| Players: | 2-6 |
| Age: | 12+ |
| Game Type: | Competitive solitaire |
| Skills: | Strategy, card organization |
| Note: | Sometimes this game is called "Cat & Mouse". This requires 2 decks of cards (no jokers). Unlike other competitive solitaire games, this game the players don't race, but take turns. |
3. Fan Tan
| Players: | 3-5 |
| Age: | 8+ |
| Game Type: | Casino |
| Skills: | Card Organization and strategy |
| Notes: | Can be played with betting pennies, but my family plays without betting. You could also bet with candy. |
4. Gin Rummy
| Players: | 2-4 |
| Age: | 8+ |
| Game Type: | Set collection |
| Skills: | Card Organization |
| Notes: | This uses one deck of cards (no jokers) |
5. Spades
| Players: | 2-4 |
| Age: | 13+ |
| Game Type: | Trick Taking |
| Skills: | Strategy |
| Notes: | This uses one deck of cards (standard version uses no jokers) |
The main thing to remember about card games is that there are always lots of different rules for different people. Find something too difficult? There are countless adaptations that can help you alter the rules to fit your needs. Most importantly, have fun!
