While visiting some family for the holidays we stumbled on this horse racing game you can play with a deck of cards and a wooden board. I do know Michaud Toys Inc makes the game (this was the wooden board we were using) and costs approximately $75. It really is a great product and the wood work was very detailed. All of the numbers were burnt into the wood. (image included courtesy of Michaud Toys). The edging is made out of Ash, while the center part of the board is made out of Birch. They also make a fantastic Rummoli … More
The Illuminati Card GameThis article was contributed by Randy Ray, who also wrote the article about online card games at ChipCage.com. The Illuminati card game is a conspiracy theory themed card game designed by Steve Jackson and published by Steve Jackson Games, a game company based in Austin, Texas. Illuminati uses a proprietary deck of cards; it cannot be played with a standard deck of cards. The game was designed in 1981 and published in 1982, so it’s one of the older proprietary card games on the market. Between 2 and 8 players can play Illuminati, but the game runs best with 4 … More
The Dwarf King Card GameThis article was contributed by Randy Ray, who also operates a website about online games at Chip Cage. The Dwarf King is a fantasy-themed, trick-taking card game designed by Bruno Faidutti and published by Iello, a French game company. The game has similarities to Bardu, a trick-taking game played with a regular deck of cards. Both The Dwarf King and Bardu feature multiple rounds with different goals (or “contracts,” as card-playing enthusiasts call them.) And Bardu can be translated from the French as “the bearded one.” A trick-taking game is a game where each player plays a single card, and … More
How to Play SpoonsSpoons is a fun family card game and an easy game to teach children. The object of this game is to collect four of the same rank and grab a spoon before your opponents. You will need at least three players, although 5 – 7 is better, and a standard deck of 52 playing cards. As the name suggests, the game requires spoons. The number of spoons is equal to the number of players playing, less one. So for a seven player game, you need six spoons. Place the spoons in the middle of the table, so that each player … More
Crazy EightsCrazy Eights is probably one of the easiest games to play and teach to children. The game uses a standard deck of 52 playing cards and requires at least two players. The object of the game is to discard your cards first before your opponents. How to Play Crazy Eights To start a game of Crazy Eights, you will need to deal each player five cards face down. Once done, place the remaining cards in the center of the table and turn over the top card so it’s facing up. The person to the immediate left of the dealer will … More
How to Play Spit / Speed / SlamThe card game Spit goes by a few different names, mainly Speed and Slam. This game is normally played as a two-player game, although more players can join if you use the multi-player rules below. The order of ranks is as follows; A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K. Please note – unlike other card ranks, you can not go K to A or A to K. You must use the sequence above in order or reverse. Card Game Spit / Slam / Speed Once the cards are shuffled, the dealer will divide the … More
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Math Cards Games for Kids
Let’s face it – math is hard for some kids and flash cards aren’t as fun as the packaging makes it out to be. It makes it even more difficult to teach your child addition and subtraction when your child is on an IEP (individual education plan) combined with ADHD. On my quest to reduce the tension that math homework brings to my house, I came across some instructions which combined the card game War with math facts. This made teaching the basic addition and subtraction facts much easier and a lot more fun. Below are a few different math … More
Beggar My NeighbourBeggar my Neighbour is a popular card game for kids. It’s exact origins is unknown, however it did make an appearance in Charles Dickens novel “Great Expectations” published in 1861 . Beggar My Neighbour, also called Beggar Thy Neighbour, is easy enough to play, however, we do suggest that the age of the children playing the game be at least 6 years of age. Any younger and they will definitely need assistance from an adult. This game is designed for two players, however it is possible for three or more. If you intend to play with three or more players, … More
How to Play Pay MePay me is a fun game to play with friends although it does take a long time to get through an entire game. Normally you play with money, although it’s not a requirement. The card game Pay Me is part of the Rummy family, which means you will be melding runs. How to Play Pay Me To begin you will need two full decks of cards, which should include the jokers. The wild cards in the game include jokers, all 2′s and the number of the cards in your hand. For example, round one consists of three cards, making all … More
How to Play 45s – Forty FivesAre you looking for information on how to play 45s (Forty-Fives, Forty Fives). This page offers three sets of rules – 45’s the Irish version of the game as well as the 45s Canadian version (includes Auction 45s), commonly played in the Eastern provinces (Newfoundland, PEI, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick). Use our quick links to find the game you want to learn – How to Play 45s (Irish), How to Play 45s (Canadian). Basic Rules for Playing Card Game 45s To start, each player receives three cards starting with the first player to the left of the dealer. The … More
How to Play PresidentThe aim of a game of President is to get rid of all of the cards in the hand. The player who is left with the most cards in their hand is the loser, and the opposite of the President. This is usually a name like bum, beggar, peasant, etc. How to Play President Card Game To begin playing, the players must all agree on titles and a fixed hierarchy. Usually something along the lines of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, etc. If there are many players (the game can hold seven), it is often a good idea to jot this down … More
How to Play Solo SolitaireThe classic game of cards known as Solitaire has so many different variations that the original and most recognizable variant is now referred to as Solo Solitaire. This is game that uses the “tableaux” format of seven spaces, four foundation rows, a draw pile and a discard pile. How to Play Solo Solitaire To begin playing in the traditional way, the player places seven cards in a horizontal line across the tableaux. The first card on the left is face up, and the remaining cards are all face down. The player now moves their dealing to the second pile from … More
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