Coins, cups, swords, and clubs? Missing 8, 9 10 and Queen? How I found out on a beach in Mexico that not all playing cards are the same!
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Baraja Española: Playing with the Mexican/Spanish Card Deck
Through Time: Vintage Playing Card Accessories
Trump indicators, posters, pencil sets, we've put together a list of some great vintage playing card accessories and where to find them.
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Try These Trending Card Games on Steam
Steam launched in 2003, and has since become one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world. Thousands of free-to-play and paid games can be found via the Steam launcher – including some of the best trending tabletop, card, and TCG titles.
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Michael’s Game: A Card Game for the Treatment of Psychosis
One of the most exciting new uses for cards is one that many of us might not have ever imagined possible: cards as treatment for psychological difficulties.
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Cups, Swords, Wands and Winter: Snow & Winter Tarot Decks
Winter brings a unique atmosphere to card readings, where the chill of the air meets the warmth of a fresh shuffle.These seasonal decks offer practitioners a way to align their practice with the solstice.
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Oh No! Shopping! Gift Ideas for Your Entire List of Card Playing Friends
You know the feeling all too well. It’s early evening, and the last of the winter daylight has long since faded away. Perhaps a light snow is falling...and your heart is sinking, too. You’re behind on your holiday shopping, and the big day is only weeks away!
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12 holiday themed card decks you want to see
Each year we like to tour the web and see what's out there. So here's a look at some of the best holiday themed card decks for 2024.
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Bring Vegas Home: Casino-Inspired Décor & Gift Ideas for Game Nights
Turn your living room into a high‑roller hideaway. Swap harsh lights for amber lamps, cover your game table in green felt, and add one sparkle‑worthy detail to bring the glam of the Strip home for game night.
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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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Playing Cards in Horror Movies: A Deck of Death
Playing cards have been ingeniously incorporated into horror films to add an extra layer of suspense, symbolism, and eeriness to the storytelling
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Casino Classics: The Most Popular Card Games In Different Cultures
From 17th‑century French salons to modern casino floors, card games like blackjack, baccarat, and poker weave cultural history, strategy, and social connection into each hand—bridging everyday play and high-stakes glamour.
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Card Culture Beyond the Deck: Casinos, Collectibles and Communities
More than a game piece, a deck of cards can double as a canvas, a covert escape tool, or a cultural keepsake—tiny treasures that shuffle through history, art, and communities."
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Eerie, Weird & Interesting TCG’s for Halloween
Trading Card Games are great if you’re a fan of card and board games at the same time. They meet you somewhere in the middle – and it’s usually easier to set up a TCG than a full board, so it’s perfect for a gaming marathon and a quick game. Alex looks at some eerie, interesting and just plain weird trading card games in preparation for Halloween.
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Shuffling Secrets: The Best Ways to Shuffle Cards
Want to shuffle cards like a pro? Whether you're hosting poker night or just love card games, mastering different shuffling techniques can impress your friends and sharpen your skills.
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Gifts and Gadgets: For the Card Player Who Has Everything
What do you get the card player who seems to have everything? Alex has found some interesting gift ideas -
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Surprise Your Card Shark: 2024’s Ultimate Gifts for Card Game Enthusiasts
This year, giving a meaningful gift related to the card game enthusiast goes beyond the conventional. Here is the ultimate guide to helping that card shark in one’s life feel like they’ve been dealt with the best hand.
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Card games in Finland
This article explores the wide variety of card games that Finnish players enjoy online, diving into traditional favorites, modern innovations, and emerging trends.
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Why People Love to Play Card Games
From a cosy family night at home to high-stakes poker tournaments, the allure of card games is both universal and enduring – it transcends geographical, language and cultural boundaries.
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Zenith Playing Cards: Encarded Signature Series
Zenith Playing Cards are lined with holographic silver foil, and tributes (or updates) modern classic card designs. Paul Carpenter’s deck designs are in high-demand, and Zenith is just one of many collectable decks with his artwork.
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Oath Playing Cards presents Venexiana Gold
Venexiana Gold is an exclusive, limited edition deck from Oath Playing Cards. Launched with a successful Kickstarter campaign, they raised enough to fund the deck’s creation in just a few days.
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Black Ltd Edition Reserve Note: Federal 52 Part II Series
Original copies of the Black Limited Edition Reserve Note Decks reportedly sold for around $250, and only 1, 000 of them were ever made. A creation from renown card and game designer Jackson Robinson, this deck is one in a series based around classic United States currency.
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Smoke & Mirrors: Gold Private Reserve
In our Rare Decks series, we'll explore what makes these decks so special and why collectors are so passionate about them. Let's start with Smoke & Mirrors: Gold Private Reserve
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Let’s Play Tongits! A Simple Guide to the Filipino Card Game Everyone Loves
Tongits is a lively three-player card game from the Philippines that mixes skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck. It’s a great way to learn about matching cards and thinking ahead—and you don’t need to be an expert to join in.
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The Essential Basics on Buying a Poker Chip Set
The Essential Basics on Buying a Poker Chip Set
Whether you want to treat yourself or buy a lovely gift for the poker player in your life, you can’t go wrong with a nice set of chips. Even Meghan Markle recommends a poker chip set as a great gift for your loved one. If you’re struggling to pick out the perfect set, here are some tips to help you choose: