How to Play Cards for Beginners: Fun & Easy Games

March 13, 2024
By: First Games Team

The world of card games awaits! Learn the basics and discover fun, easy games to master game nights with friends and family.

Deck Know-How:

  1. Standard deck: 52 cards, 4 suits (Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs), 13 ranks (Ace high, then King, Queen, Jack, 10-2).
  2. Shuffling & Dealing: Mix the cards well, then deal them face down to each player.

Easy Games to Get Hooked:

  1. Rummy: Form sets (3+ of a kind) or runs (consecutive numbers in a suit). Discard and draw to create melds. Lowest unmatched points wins.
  2. Slapjack: A fast-paced game! Race to slap a Jack after a ten is played. Most slapped Jacks wins!

  1. Crazy Eights: Match the suit or value to discard. Play an eight to change the suit! Get rid of all your cards first to win.
  2. Go Fish: Ask for specific cards to make pairs. Don't have it? Go Fish (draw a card) and hope for a match! Most pairs wins.

Practice Makes Perfect!

Play with friends or find online tutorials for visual learning. The more you play, the more comfortable you'll become.

Card games offer endless entertainment, strategic thinking, and a chance to connect with others. Grab a deck, gather your crew, and get ready for a fun-filled adventure!