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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 them (31–40)

“The Spoils of Vultures,” a game that gets everyone fired up, from adults to kids

Vulture's Prey: Rule Introduction and Gameplay in a Video by Yukaina Sakana
“The Spoils of Vultures,” a game that gets everyone fired up, from adults to kids

A long-selling product that was released about 30 years ago.

The basic rule is that everyone plays a card at the same time, and the person who plays the highest number wins.

However, depending on the cards on the table, the victory conditions can change.

It’s simple yet very exciting, so both adults and children can enjoy it together.

Daifugō (Daifugō/Daihinmin)

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Daifugō (Daifugō/Daihinmin)

Among card games, Daifugō (Grand Millionaire) is especially popular.

As players go out, they are ranked as Grand Millionaire, Millionaire, Commoner, Poor, and Beggar, and everyone aims to become the Grand Millionaire.

There are quite a few rules and combinations, but once you learn them, it’s very fun.

The classic game in card form: ‘Conversational Psychological Game Werewolf DX’

Conversation-Based Psychological Game: Werewolf Cards — Rules Explanation Video (with DX Edition Introduction)
The classic game in card form: 'Conversational Psychological Game Werewolf DX'

The psychological game Werewolf, now known by everyone, has been turned into a card game.

While playing Werewolf in a browser has become the common way to enjoy it, this card set lets you play face-to-face with friends.

Neu: a game full of tension even though all you do is add numbers

It was released in Japan in 1988.

Players take turns playing numbered cards and adding their values to a running total.

If the total exceeds 101 on your turn, you lose.

In addition to number cards, there are instruction cards that reverse the turn order or skip a player, adding thrilling twists and strategic bluffing.

The traditional Japanese game “Goita”

Fukuhana’s Board Game Introduction No. 69: Goita (Card Game)
The traditional Japanese game “Goita”

A card version of Goita, a game that uses pieces similar to those in shogi.

Accordingly, each card is marked with characters similar to those used in shogi.

It’s designed for four players in two-versus-two pairs, but with some ingenuity it seems possible to play with three as well.

Types of card games and how to play them (41–50)

6 nimmt!: A game where you lose points equal to the number of cows

Rule introduction and gameplay of 6 nimmt! (Amigo) video by Yukaina Sakana
6 nimmt!: A game where you lose points equal to the number of cows

A penalty-point game using numbered cards.

First, four rows are created on the table.

Next, all players simultaneously play a card and place it in the row whose last card is closest in number to the card they played.

If a player ends up placing the sixth card in a row, they must take all the cards from that row as negative points.

The player with the most penalty points loses.

Choose the word that fits in the blank: “How I See the World”

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Choose the word that fits in the blank: “How I See the World”

Let me introduce a classic as well.

Even people who aren’t familiar with card games have probably at least heard this name.

Many have played it before, so the advantage is that you can start a game on the spot when the moment arises.

Because it comes up so often, it’s worth learning the rules now even if you’ve never played it or don’t know it well.