Look no further for big fun in a little package! These playing card games are fun and easy to take with you wherever you are. On a road trip with the kiddos? Start an Old Maid tournament. Hanging out with friends? Bring on a game of Blitz. Visiting Grandma and Grandpa? Everyone loves a game of Rummy.
We’ve collected the best card games for every occasion to turn that down time into play time. Check out these ideas!
Solitaire Card Games
Looking for some me time? Break out the cards and check out these riffs on classic Solitaire. Chain Solitaire is all about planning as you make chains of alternating red and black cards. Klondike Solitaire is a popular version where you try to get all the cards into four foundation stacks. Get all your cards out of the pyramid in Pyramid Solitaire or use a different setup with Canfield Solitaire. Aim for the lowest score with Golf Solitaire or try to assemble all 8 suits in Spider Solitaire.
Card Games For Two People
Play your cards right —there are dozens of two-player games that you’ll love. Interested in a trick-taking game? Go for Briscola or German Whist. Want to keep it simple? Try GOPS or Scopa. If your buddy loves bluffing, play Le Truc. Or if you’re a fan of the classics, you can never go wrong with Cribbage, Gin or Rummy.
Single-Player Card Games
All you need is yourself and a deck of cards! Create sequences of Ace to King in Emperor or Napoleon at St Helena. Or go for a game where thewhole deck is visible,likeStreets & Alleys and Accordion Solitaire. Add another deck to play Devil’s Grip, or try a different layout with Clock Solitaire. Youcan even play a version of a multi-player game with Poker Squares or Cribbage Squares.
Fun Card Games For Kids
Keep the kiddos entertained with these easy card games they’ll love. Build concentration with Memory or bring on all the laughs with Slapjack. Go Fish and War are easy to learn. Expect the unexpected with Spoons or Crazy Eights. Snap and Old Maid are fun favorites for kids, too.
Adult Card Games
Get the party started with popular card games to break the ice. Try Mafiaor Knockout Whist to break the ice. Or create your own Casino night with Poker or Blackjack. Big group? You can play Palace with up to 6 peopleor Crazy Eights with up to 7 people. If you want the possibility ofaddingnew players in the middle of a game, go for Bartok or Mao.
Family Card Games
Bring on the family bonding! Older kids will love Cheat, Fan Tan and Knock Out Whist. If you’re looking to get them giggling, play Speed or Spoons. Old Maid, Go Fish and Slap Jake are classics that younger kids can pick up easily, too. If you have an odd number of players, Ninety-Nine and Hearts are great options.
Classic Card Games
You can’t go wrong with these tried-and-true favorites! Everyone loves a round of Euchre or Rummy. Scopa, Whist and Canasta have stayed popular for a reason. Add some friendly competition with 500, Bridge, Heartsor Spades. Cribbage is another classic thatrequires some smart decision-making.
