Types of card games and how to play them

An endlessly stylish “Dixit”

Dixit: Rules and Game Introduction Video by Yukaina Sakana

It’s a game from France.

The cards don’t have any text—only illustrations.

The artwork is beautiful and stylish, so I think even people who aren’t used to games will find it appealing.

The rules are simple as well, which is great because beginners can understand them right away.

The Grand Parade of Alice’s World

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This is a card game called The Grand Parade in Alice’s World, inspired by the famous Disney animated film Alice in Wonderland.

The design is irresistibly cute, making it a card game that’s likely to be popular with girls.

With mechanics that let you read your opponent’s next move and pull off dramatic comebacks, the gameplay is also very well crafted.

It’s a card game I’d recommend both to anime fans and to seasoned card game enthusiasts.

Strawberry Gorilla

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It’s a card game similar to Concentration, where the player who flips over the most cards with matching pictures wins.

However, it’s not enough to just find matching pictures—you only score points if you collect exactly the number of cards indicated by the number on the card.

That rule makes it simple yet deep.

The fact that you can’t win on memory alone is part of its appeal.

A memory-style game using cards and pieces: “Ghost Blitz”

Ghost Blitz: Rules and Game Introduction Video by Yukai na Sakana

Players take on the role of wizards and battle against other players.

The match ends after cycling through the four seasons three times (i.e., after three years’ worth of turns).

The physical game may feel a bit daunting since it uses various tools in addition to cards, but it’s easy to play online.

Quiz: Let’s Go with Good Instincts SHOW

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A simple game where you pick a theme and the person in the middle wins.

If the theme is numbers from 1 to 10, you can casually enjoy the bluffing like choosing between 1 < 5 > 10, so it’s highly recommended.

The more people you have, the more exciting it gets, so it’s especially great for large groups! By changing the theme—like using the alphabetical order—you can also use it for children’s education!

Abluxxen with exquisitely balanced gameplay

A Card Game of Brilliant Bluff and Maneuvering – “Abluxxen” Review

Players keep rapidly playing cards from their hands onto the table, and the first person to empty their hand wins.

While the rules are simple, the gameplay becomes increasingly strategic as the game progresses, which has made it popular.

It has won various awards.

Cockroach Poker

How to Play the Card Game “Cockroach Poker” in 5 Minutes – Video

The name is shocking, but the game itself is incredibly fun, and once you learn it, you’ll definitely get hooked! The rules are very simple: it’s a straightforward game where you just guess whether your opponent is lying.

It also includes a touch of poker elements, so if you can play poker, I highly recommend this card game as well!

Gifts: Simple yet risky

Geschenk: Rules and Game Introduction Video by Yukai na Sakana

If you take the number card on the table, that number becomes negative points for you.

To pass without taking it, you must pay chips from your hand.

Conversely, if you do take the card, you get to keep the chips currently on the table.

It’s a very clever design that constantly forces you to weigh the risk of losing points against the value of the chips.

time bomb

Fukuhana’s Board Game Introduction No. 68: Time Bomb

It’s a hidden-identity card game where players split into two teams: Terrorists and SWAT.

The Terrorists try to get others to flip bomb cards without revealing their identities, while the SWAT team works to prevent bomb cards from being flipped.

Since only you know your own role, it’s a psychological game of strategy built around conversation and reading facial expressions.

The quintessential deck-building game, Dominion

Fukuhana’s Board Game Introduction No. 54: Dominion

Players compete against other lords while building their decks on the spot to expand their assigned domains.

It plays like a trading card game, but since you battle using only the cards included in the initially purchased set, there’s no need to buy any additional products, which is an advantage.