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The game of Authors is similar to Go Fish, except that it's more complicated. You can play this game with a deck of specially made cards, which display pictures of famous authors and the books they've written. The following steps will show you ... more »

How to Play the Card Game Fan Tan

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Fan Tan is a card game for 3 to 8 players. No one really knows why this game is called Fan Tan, although some speculate it might have its origin in China. Follow these steps to play, and be the first to rid your hand of cards and win the game... more »

How to Play the Catan Card Game (Advanced)

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The Catan card game may be less complicated than Settlers, but there are still some key strategies to victory. Learn how to defeat your opponent with a few simple goals on which to focus... more »

How to Play the Drinking Game Egyptian Rat Screw

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Egyptian Rat Screw can liven up even the most boring parties. All you need is a deck of cards and a group of fun friends to make your party one that no one wants to leave. Learn the rules before you start drinking, though, because things could ... more »

How to Play the Drinking Game President

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President is a drinking game that is a variation of the Japanese card game Dai Hin Min. It is a card game that is played to determine a hierarchy of players and that hierarchy determines who drinks the most. You will need at least 5 players to ... more »

How to Play the Odds in Blackjack

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Blackjack is a very easy game to learn, but you can increase your chances of winning when you play the odds. Most people know that you don't take another card once you reach 17 or higher, but there are other strategies that will further increase ... more »

How to Play Three Hand Spades

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Spades for three players (sometimes called "cut") is a popular variation of the traditional partnership game. In this format, each person plays for himself. It is remniscent of the game of Hearts, another "cutthroat" classic card game. The ... more »

How to Play Three or Four Handed Cribbage

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Cribbage is one of the oldest of the classic card games with roots dating back to the early 1600s. It evolved from an English game called "Noddy." The person generally credited with creating Cribbage is Sir John Suckling (1609 to 1642), a wealthy ... more »

How to Play Three-Handed Cribbage

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Cribbage is a card game that is played with a regular 52 card deck in which the jokers are removed. This game can be played with two, three, or four players. We will be looking at the rules for how to play the game with three players. The main ... more »

How to Play Trading Card Games

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Playing trading card games has become a popular past time for many young people throughout the world. Centered around sports, mythical characters and popular animated series, these collectible or trading card games can be easily played once you ... more »

How to Play TriPeaks Solitaire

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TriPeaks is a solitaire game played by moving the cards from the table to a waste pile. The object of the game is to move all the cards to the waste pile by playing the cards in a high-low sequence. For instance, you can play a 3 or an Ace on a ... more »

How to Play Triple Shot

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Triple shot is a new table card game that incorporates three games—-War, Blackjack and Poker—-into one. You make three independent bets and hope to win them all. To learn how to play this exciting new table game, follow these steps... more »

How to Play Wall Street Poker

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Although Texas Hold’em has taken the poker world by storm and is frequently the only game you’ll find being dealt in most casino cardrooms, there are plenty of unique games to deal at home. One of the most exciting, competitive, creative and ... more »

How to play War with cards

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Looking for a fun and easy card game to play? Heres a really easy game you can play with only two players... more »

How to Play Wizard

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Wizard is a modern card game that was created in 1984 by Ken Fisher of Toronto. It is similar to the classic game Oh Hell and utilizes the theme of bidding the number of tricks a player expects to win in each (progressive) round of play. The ... more »

How to Respond to Partner's Bid Changing Suits (Lesson 6)

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We continue the topic "Responses to Partner's Opening Bid" with the focus on "Changing Suits." For example, partner has opened the bidding with a major suit call of 1S or 1H. You do not have support for his 5-card suit. However, you do have ... more »

How to Retain the Bottom Card in a Card Trick

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The secret to retaining the bottom card in a card trick is quite simple. There are two basic types of shuffling widely used: riffle and overhand. With both types, the tricks to retaining the card are similar and easy to learn... more »

How to Score in Bridge

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The game of bridge may be one of the most complex card games as well as one of the most popular. Bridge clubs exist all over the country, and there are even national and international tournaments. In order to play, however, you need to know a few ... more »

How to Select Card Game Strategies

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Developing a strategy to win is important in any kind of card game, whether you are playing in a casino setting or online. Select the wrong strategy and you may find yourself on the losing side of the table. Finding the right kind of strategies ... more »

How to Select Collectible Card Game Strategies

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Collectible card games such as Magic the Gathering and others have risen in popularity throughout the last decade. Whether you are just joining the craze or are a dedicated follower, you can improve your collection by developing collectible card ... more »

How to Set Up the Cards to Play Magic: The Gathering

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Your knowledge of what goes where can set you aside as an up-and-coming professional player in the world of Magic: The Gathering. Fundamentals like these are also what you need to be on the path to knowing all there is about the game... more »

How to Shoot the Moon in Hearts

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In the game of hearts, the person with the fewest points wins. Each heart card is worth one point and the queen of spades is worth 13. To shoot the moon, you must capture all 26 points for yourself during the hand. This will give you a score of ... more »

How to Shuffle A Deck of Cards

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Learn tips on how to properly shuffle a deck of playing cards in this free online article... more »

How to Shuffle a Deck of Cards and Keep it in Order

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Shuffling cards is a way to prove to people around you that you have randomized the order. So it's a perfect time not to randomize the order. Read on to learn how to shuffle a deck of cards and keep it in order... more »

How to Shuffle in Baseball Poker

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Baseball poker is a variant of seven-card stud poker with 2 down cards, 4 up and the final one down. You bet after each round of cards. Baseball poker has wild 3's and 9's or an extra card if a 4 shows. The player with the best five-card hand ... more »

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