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Games - Types of Card Games

Here you will learn some English words related to types of card games such as "poker", "go fish", and "slapjack".

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a type of card game in which players compete to win tricks, which are groups of cards played in a single round according to the rules of the game

Ex: Trick-taking games like Euchre are popular at family gatherings and friendly competitions .
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Canasta
[noun]

a card game for 2-6 players in which they try to gather points by collecting sets of cards, using 2 decks of cards and 4 jokers

Ex: Using jokers and wild cards strategically is key Canasta.
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cribbage
[noun]

a card game, usually for two players, who try to score a specific point before the other player and during the game record their points by placing small wooden pieces called pegs into the holes of a board

Ex: cribbage is a great way to sharpen mental math skills .
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gin rummy
[noun]

a game of cards in which players must gather 10 points in order to win

Ex: She won the last round gin rummy by forming a perfect sequence .
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poker
[noun]

a card game in which two or more players bet on the values of the cards handed to them, often played in order to win money

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rummy
[noun]

a game of cards that its players aim to form the right combinations of sequences or sets

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snap
[noun]

a card game in which players place their cards down one by one and the winner is someone who first says 'snap' as soon as noticing two similar cards are put together

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solitaire
[noun]

a card game that has only one player

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Cheat
[noun]

a card game that is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards by three or more players, with the objective of getting rid of all of one's cards by playing them face down in a pile

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War
[noun]

a simple card game that is typically played by two players with a standard deck of 52 cards, in which the objective is to win all of the cards in the deck by playing higher-ranking cards than one's opponent

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a classic card game that is typically played by two to four players with a standard deck of 52 cards, in which the objective is to get rid of all of one's cards by playing them onto a discard pile

Ex: We Crazy Eights until late at night , trying to beat each other .
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a fast-paced card game that is typically played by two or more players with a standard deck of 52 cards, in which the objective is to win all of the cards in the deck by slapping the pile when certain combinations of cards are played

Ex: Egyptian Ratscrew is one of those games where the more you play , the faster your reflexes get .
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Go Fish
[noun]

a simple card game that is typically played by two to six players with a standard deck of 52 cards, in which the objective is to collect sets of four cards of the same rank by asking other players for cards of that rank

Ex: In Go Fish, it's important to remember which cards the other players ask for
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FreeCell
[noun]

a single-player card game that is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, in which the objective is to move all of the cards to four foundation piles in ascending order, separated by suit

Ex: He spent the afternoon FreeCell, trying to solve every puzzle without any mistakes .
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Spider
[noun]

a solitaire card game that is played with two decks of standard playing cards, with the objective of removing all of the cards from the tableau by creating sequences of cards in descending order, regardless of suit

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Pyramid
[noun]

a popular single-player card game that is played with a standard deck of 52 cards

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Spit
[noun]

a fast-paced card game that is typically played by two players with a standard deck of 52 cards, in which the objective is to get rid of all of one's cards by playing them onto a central pile as quickly as possible

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slapjack
[noun]

a fast-paced card game that is typically played by two or more players with a standard deck of 52 cards, in which the objective is to win all of the cards by being the first player to slap a jack when it is played

Ex: My younger sister loves playing Slapjack because it’s so fast and exciting.
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a card game where players aim to be the first to get rid of all their cards by playing them in specific sequences or following certain rules

Ex: The excitement in shedding-type card game increases when only a few cards remain in the players ’ hands .
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Old maid
[noun]

a simple card game that is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards by two or more players, in which the objective is to avoid being left with the unpaired "Old Maid" card at the end of the game

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Herzeln
[noun]

a popular Austrian card game played with a 20-card deck, where players aim to win tricks and accumulate points through various card combinations

Ex: We played a few rounds Herzeln, and I managed to win by keeping my points low .
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Uno
[noun]

a card game played with a special deck where players aim to be the first to discard all their cards by matching them with the top card of the pile

Ex: We played several rounds Uno during the family gathering .
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a type of game where players play cards in a continuous, fast-paced manner without taking turns, and the gameplay occurs in real-time, requiring quick thinking and reaction to the changing game state

Ex: Playing real-time card game often leads to moments of chaos , where players must stay focused to win .
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Big Two
[noun]

a shedding-type card game where players aim to be the first to get rid of all their cards by playing higher-ranked cards or specific card combinations

Ex: We decided to play Big Two while waiting for the others to arrive at the party.
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Eleusis
[noun]

a card game that involves deductive reasoning and is played with a standard deck of cards, where players try to figure out a secret rule or pattern governing the play of cards

Ex: When playing Eleusis, it is important to remember the cards played to spot the hidden rule.
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a two-player card game played with multiple decks of cards, where players aim to be the first to play all their cards from their individual stockpiles to build ascending piles in the center while blocking their opponent's moves

Ex: He was so focused on winning that he did n’t realize he had given me the chance to play my last card Spite and Malice.
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Golf
[noun]

a card game played with a standard deck of cards, where players aim to have the lowest score by forming specific card combinations and attempting to get rid of high-value cards

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Mao
[noun]

a unique card game with unconventional rules and secretive nature, where players must deduce and learn the rules as they play, often resulting in unexpected penalties for breaking unknown rules or making mistakes during the game

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Scopa
[noun]

an Italian card game played with a standard deck of cards, where players aim to capture specific cards on the table by matching their values with cards from their hand and earn points for combinations of cards captured

Ex: After learning the rules of Scopa, I quickly became competitive in the game.
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Spoons
[noun]

a fast-paced card game where players try to collect four-of-a-kind cards and quickly grab a spoon from the center of the table, leading to a fun and competitive race

Ex: The game of Spoons can get pretty chaotic as players try to grab spoons without anyone noticing.
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Yaniv
[noun]

a strategic card game typically played with a standard deck of cards, where players aim to form specific card combinations and avoid exceeding a certain total point value in their hand

Ex: She won the round Yaniv, thanks to her quick thinking and perfect timing in calling it .
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a two-player solitaire card game played with a standard deck of cards, where players try to move their cards onto common foundation piles by building up in suit and sequence

Ex: We played several games Russian Bank, and each time , the match ended with a close call .
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Thirteen
[noun]

a card game played with a standard deck of cards where players aim to be the first to get rid of their cards by playing higher-ranked cards or specific card combinations

Ex: We played Thirteen for hours last night, and I finally figured out the best strategy.
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Cassino
[noun]

a card game played with a standard deck of cards by two to four players, where players capture cards on the table by matching cards from their hand with the same value

Ex: My grandfather taught me how to Cassino when I was younger , and now I play it with my friends .
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Karuta
[noun]

a traditional Japanese card game that involves players listening to poetry readings and quickly identifying and capturing matching cards based on the poems' texts or first lines

Ex: She was proud of her victory in Karuta, having memorized all the poems beforehand.
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Hanafuda
[noun]

a traditional Japanese card game played with a deck of hanafuda cards, involving matching cards based on their pictures and suits to form specific combinations

Ex: I love the challenge Hanafuda, especially when you have to remember which cards are still in play .
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a type of card game that includes multiple games played with a single deck of cards, offering a variety of different gameplay experiences within one set

Ex: compendium card game is perfect for parties because it offers a wide variety of options for different group sizes .
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Bluff
[noun]

a card game that is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards by two or more players, in which the objective is to get rid of all of one's cards by playing them face down, while bluffing about the cards being played

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