Types of playing cards and how to play
A set of playing cards known as a deck of cards, with four suits each numbered from 1 to 13, plus jokers, has a fixed total number of cards.
Even within that limited number, you can enjoy a variety of games by devising different rules.
Here are a few examples of the many ways to play with playing cards.
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Types of playing cards and how to play (21–30)
Kingdom
Kingdom is a two-player competitive card game using standard playing cards that emphasizes strategy and mind games.
Draw 10 cards from a deck made by mixing two packs of playing cards: assign 5 as your stronghold and use the remaining 5 as your hand.
For offense and defense, place cards from your hand face down in three lanes—left, center, and right—and whether you can break through the frontline depends on their attack power.
Defeat all of your opponent’s stronghold cards to win.
Choosing which cards to defend with and which to attack with, and accurately reading your opponent’s placement, are crucial.
With limited card options, assembling the optimal formation decides victory or defeat.
The thrill of seeing through your opponent’s move at the perfect moment is a unique appeal of this game.
It’s a playing card game that lets you experience the deep strategic richness of battle.
Mahjong Poker
Mahjong Poker, a game that combines hands from mahjong and poker, is a cerebral card game for two players that you can enjoy at a deliberate pace.
The dealer (oya) receives five cards and the non-dealer (ko) receives four; after the dealer discards one card, the non-dealer draws one and then discards one, and the game proceeds in this rhythm.
Like mahjong, you refine your hand to complete a combination, but the scoring is based on poker hands.
However, you cannot go out with just one pair or two pair, so you need a strategy that targets higher-scoring hands.
Points are assigned according to the completed hand; for example, a straight flush or four of a kind can net a big score all at once.
Reading each other’s intentions and choosing which card to discard is the key that often determines the outcome.
It’s a game packed with the thrill of bluffing and tactical exchanges.
Number matching
This is a game where you try to match card numbers three times in a row.
Use 12 cards of the same suit.
Try to guess what number your opponent will play, then choose from your 12 numbered cards and place one on the table.
If your card’s number matches your opponent’s, think ahead and play another card.
If the second one also matches, then for the third round, play all of your remaining cards.
At that time, place the card with the number you’ve guessed on top.
Matching numbers with your opponent three times may be difficult.
However, if you try several times and align your thinking, you might be able to match.
Old Maid
The most famous of all playing card games: Old Maid.
Simply drawing cards is fun, but the real highlight is the psychological battle before each draw! Who’s holding the Old Maid, and when will it come around? It’s a deceptively deep game!
Arithmetic War
This is a card game using a deck of playing cards without jokers, mixed with arithmetic expressions.
From the cards each player draws, you both reveal a card at the same time and instantly compute and call out the resulting number.
You keep playing until the deck runs out, making it a two-birds-one-stone game that exercises your brain while you play!
Solitaire
Solitaire, which comes pre-installed by default on Windows PCs—these days I don’t think many people play it with real cards, but it’s a card game you can enjoy alone or with two people! If playing on a screen feels unsatisfying, try it with a paper deck of cards! It’s simple enough for small children, so it’s a great one to teach them, too!
Hide-and-seek
This is a card game called “Hide and Seek” with fun callouts.
Definitely try it with families who have small children! It has lots of magic-like elements, and when you’re found with the final shout of “Found you!” it’s a real surprise.
Show it to your friends and give them a delightful shock!