Eerie, Weird & Interesting TCG’s for Halloween
By Alex J. Coyne © 2018 Gifts for Card Player
Eerie, Weird & Interesting TCG’s for Halloween
Creepy Playing Card Deaths
Did you know card games occasionally land people in the morgue! Don't believe us? In the spirit of the season, here's a few creepy examples.
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Board Games for Dark Nights
Here are some suggestions for spooky board games that work great for Halloween, or for those dark nights when things are going bump!
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Murder as a Party Game
I highly recommend that this game occurs in a room with no breakable objects and lots of room to roam around. And all you need is a deck of cards.
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Spooky and Creepy Cards Games for your Halloween Extravaganza
Anyone who has ever played any kind of a card game can attest that there seems to be some sort of connection with forces beyond our comprehension. Traditionally, we call this luck. It seems that sometimes something wants us to win and sometimes it wants us to lose. It can be generous and it can be horrifying. And it is always bewildering.
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Ghost of a Chance: Exploring Haunted Casinos
As a horror author I’ve always loved a good, bone-chilling ghost story; that got me to thinking about the world’s haunted casinos where there might be poltergeists at the poker table, kelpies playing Keno and spirits playing slots. Here’s what we could find about the haunted casinos of the world –
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My Obsession With Winning Spider Solitaire
I've played Klondike my entire life, with all variations of play. But it never grabbed me like Spider Solitaire has. It feels more intellectual, more challenging. It forces me into a different way of thinking about the cards.
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Our Favourite Card Deck Collections
From antique to art pieces to special editions, Alex J. Coyne features some of our favourite card deck collections.
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Monopoly: Mzansi Edition
If you want to see what type of person someone is deep down, just subject them to a game of Monopoly – and remember that it’s not always about winning, it’s about how they go about winning. Are they a strategist who forms alliances to get from one point to another, or is their only goal to wipe everyone else off of the board by the time the game ends?
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Illuminati: The Game of Conspiracy
Steve Jackson’s Illuminati can be considered one of the strangest, best and most original card and board games to ever hit the market. It was first introduced in the year 1982 according to the official website for Steve Jackson Games, and it’s been the subject of plenty of hype, paranoia and controversy – which was kind of the point.
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Machi Koro: The Perfect Game to Kick-off a regular Family Games Night
Sitting down for your first family games night can be intimidating, but there’s no better way to kick off a games night tradition than by working together to learn the rules to this quick, straightforward, and inclusive card game. To avoid game-store confusion and mid-game stress, we’re going to be running a series of blog posts reviewing and talking about card and board games. And we’ve got a really fun game to get things going.
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Card Games’ Myths and Superstitions you want to know
Over the years, many myths, superstitions and unconventional beliefs relating to card games have arisen and grown in prominence.
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A Complete History of Bingo
A Complete History of Bingo
By Alex J. Coyne © 2018 Gifts for Card Players
Bingo is a game of chance popular with more than an estimated 300 million people all over the world, with more and more people taking to the game in the past ten years; we can almost bet money on the fact that there’s likely to be some or other form of bingo club near where you live – even if you live out in what you consider to be the middle of nowhere.
Bits & Bobs: Replacement Parts for Board Games
Board game bits get lost all the time, and we have a feeling that they might end up in the same place as lost socks. Sometimes you buy a pre-owned board game with some pieces missing, other times they just get lost over several hundred games and places. Great Bridge Links and Alex took a closer look at where and how to source replacement parts for board games.
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Checking Out Hot New Casino Start-ups Around the Globe
With new casinos popping up around the world on a weekly basis, it's sometimes hard to keep up. So here are three of our picks for new online casinos you won't want to miss.
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The 4 Steps to Hosting a Poker Game Like Gatsby
If you are planning to throw the poker party of your life, and you’d like to do it in style, here are some things to consider. This article only covers the basics, so the sky is the limit to how you are going to organize your Gatsby-esque event. Let’s dive in!
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The story behind Windows Solitaire
Even if you don't consider yourself a regular card player, it's likely that you will have spent some time clicking your way through a game or two of Solitaire that comes bundled with a standard installation of Windows ever since 3.0. But have you ever wondered just why it was Solitaire and who came up with it? Great Bridge Links and Alex J. Coyne took a closer look at the origins of Windows Solitaire.
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Quick Guide to Casino Lotteries
Quick Guide to Casino Lotteries
By Alex J. Coyne @2018 Gift for Card Players
Why are casino lotteries so popular? We know that lotteries bring in millions upon millions in revenue – and some lotteries have millions in jackpots. Are you a regular lottery player? We’ve taken a closer look at the growing popularity of casino lotteries and just why people love it so much.
What is a Casino Lottery?
Under Tech & Key: Exploring Casino Security
Alex takes a look at the inner-workings of casino security behind the scenes in modern times. Security tech that would make Maxwell Smart drool.
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Is you favourite online casino licensed?
The popularity of online casinos has exploded over the past few years as more and more people make the switch from conventional casinos to online alternatives. This is not a coincidence as there are dozens of perks associated with playing online. However, it is important to understand that online casinos come with some risks and you need to learn how to protect yourself when gambling online.
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Poker Comics & Cartoons
From the dog whose wagging tail gives away his hand every time to Family Guy featuring a session of strip poker with super heroes, you'll enjoy these links.
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Crossing the Bridge to Magic: The Gathering
It’s easy to see the attraction between trick-taking and trading card games. We took a look at some champion bridge players who are also experts at Magic: The Gathering.
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The Enduring Appeal of Texas Hold ‘em
The Enduring Appeal of Texas Hold ‘em
When I was a little girl, my father set up a family poker night every Sunday after our roast dinner. We played Cowboy, Spit in the Ocean, Low Ball, Acey-Deucy-One-Eyed-Jack and all sorts of other really fun games. Now, decades later, when I get together with my brothers or friends to play, they always want to play Texas Hold’em. Huh? But why, I cry.
Some card games have made such a significant impact that it seems as if they have been around forever.
The Big Three: Great Gambling Scandals
When you think of scandals, you might think of Hollywood and politics before anything else, but the world of professional gambling and casinos are no stranger to scandal. Alex has collected three of the greatest, weirdest and most notorious gambling scandals ever to shake the casino floor. Photo: Wired Magazine
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