Overview
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Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Traditional Card Games is not an individual game, but a game system including games that can be played with a traditional deck(s) of cards. This database entry covers all card games that can be played with a standard deck of cards.
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Traditional Card Games is not an individual game, but a game system including games that can be played with a traditional deck(s) of cards. This database entry covers all card games that can be played with a standard deck of cards. Not all card games played with standard playing cards can be mentioned separately in BGG's database, and many regional card games that aren't as widespread as popular games like Poker or Blackjack. The standard deck playing card games page lists many of the card games that are listed separately in the BoardGameGeek database. Many are also included in the list of games belonging to the Traditional Card Games family. Related BGG Database Entries: Bicycle Official Rules of Card Games (Book) The Penguin Book of Card Games (Book) Card Games Around the World (Book) Miscellaneous Card Game Accessory Related BGG Resources: Articles About Playing Cards 40+ Great Card Games For All Occasions Favorite Games with Standard Playing Cards Pictorial Reviews of Custom Playing Cards Playing Card Games Enthusiasts (Guild)