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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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trick-taking game

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: In a trick-taking game like Bridge, good communication and strategy are key to winning. 
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Canasta
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: One needs two decks of cards to play Canasta with friends. 
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cribbage
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 fun game to play on quiet evenings with friends. 
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gin rummy
gin rummy
[noun]

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

Ex: Gin rummy is a fun and competitive card game that is easy to pick up. 
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poker
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
rummy
[noun]

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

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snap
snap
[noun]

a children's card game in which players place cards one by one and the winner is the first to shout "snap" when noticing two matching cards together

Ex: The kids spent the evening playing snap. 
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solitaire
solitaire
[noun]

a card game that has only one player

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Cheat
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
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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Crazy Eights

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 spent the afternoon playing Crazy Eights and laughing with friends. 
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Egyptian Ratscrew

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: We played Egyptian Ratscrew for hours last night, and I ended up winning all the cards. 
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Go Fish
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: We played Go Fish for hours last night and had so much fun. 
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FreeCell
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: I spent hours playing FreeCell on my phone to pass the time. 
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Spider
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
Pyramid
[noun]

a single-player card game played with a standard 52-card deck in which cards are arranged in a pyramid layout and removed in pairs totaling thirteen

Ex: He spent the afternoon playing Pyramid to relax. 
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Spit
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
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: In the game of Slapjack, players eagerly wait for a Jack to appear so they can slap the pile. 
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shedding-type card game

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: Crazy Eights is a popular shedding-type card game where the goal is to get rid of all your cards. 
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Old maid
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
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 Herzeln with our friends last night, and it was a great way to spend time together. 
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Uno
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: Everyone laughed when he kept drawing Draw Two cards in Uno. 
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real-time card game

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: In a real-time card game, players must act quickly and think fast to keep up with the action. 
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Big Two
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 played Big Two for hours last weekend and had a lot of fun. 
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Eleusis
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: Playing Eleusis requires careful observation, as the rule changes with each round. 
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Spite and Malice

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: Spite and Malice is a game that requires both strategy and patience. 
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Golf
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
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
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: We played a few rounds of Scopa after dinner last night. 
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Spoons
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: In the game of Spoons, players quickly pass cards around the table while trying to collect four of a kind. 
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Yaniv
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: The goal of Yaniv is to have the lowest total value of cards in hand. 
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Russian Bank

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 spent the afternoon playing Russian Bank, and I finally won after a tough game. 
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Thirteen
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: The game of Thirteen is a fun way to pass the time with friends. 
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Cassino
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: Cassino requires players to be quick thinkers and keep track of the cards played. 
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Karuta
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: Karuta is a fun and exciting game that requires both speed and memory. 
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Hanafuda
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 learned how to play Hanafuda when I visited Japan last summer. 
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compendium card game

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: He brought out a compendium card game during the road trip, so everyone could play something different. 
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Bluff
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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