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Types of card games and how to play them

There are countless card games in the world that use cards with various designs and are played according to specific rules, ranging from simple ones that are easy to play to complex, mind-bending games full of strategy.

I’d like to introduce a few of the many types of card games.

Types of Card Games and How to Play (11–20)

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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

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Abluxxen with exquisitely balanced gameplay

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

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Cockroach Poker

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

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Gifts: Simple yet risky

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

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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

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The quintessential deck-building game, 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.

Types of card games and how to play them (21–30)

Cat & Chocolate: a game that tests your ability to handle trouble

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Cat & Chocolate: a game that tests your ability to handle trouble

For each “Happening” revealed on the table, players must come up with a solution using the items depicted on the cards in their hand.

You can answer seriously or overcome it with a wild idea—it’s a comedy-style party game.

A popular title with many series, such as the Everyday Edition and the School Edition.