Cards & Games

What to offer guests at your next card party

Once upon a time a friend invited a group of us over for an evening of poker. We were all to bring snacks and money and drinks of choice. One woman thought it would be a great idea to bring a chocolate fountain.

Dogs Playing Poker

When was the last time you saw a painting of dogs playing poker? Now, when was the last time you really thought of a dog playing poker? It turns out the painting has a richer history than you would expect.

Coding with Card Games

if you’re a card player, you might already have more of an aptitude for computer programming than you think. Your affinity for bridge, hearts, poker, or whatever your game may be has likely already trained your brain to think computationally.

Get smart, stay smart

The mean age of bridge players in North America may be 65 but this is not the downward trend you might think it is.

ROUNDUP: Our Favourite (Non-Bridge) Card Game Apps

Young or old, we’re all glued to our phones these days. Most of us lament this situation fairly often, but take a moment to look at the bright side. Our technological sidekicks can be distracting, sure, but they can also serve as some good old-fashioned entertainment, or even as a self-improvement tool!

Remember when you played bridge for fun?

Remember when you played bridge for fun? Time for some party bridge! By Alex J. Coyne © Gifts for Card Players The game of bridge has always been a social one, and the same is true for most card games. If you’ve ever attended a bridge party at a house or club and loved it, …

How to Recreate the World Series of Poker in Your Own Home

With the World Series of Poker just around the corner in May, it’s the time of year that even the most casual of poker players begins to feel the buzz of the greatest card game in the world. That also means that it’s the perfect opportunity to recreate the top tables at the Rio All-Suite …

Learn Poker from the Pros

The best place to learn how to play poker like a professional would be from the professionals themselves. Check out Alex’s list of the best places to learn poker from the pros, including free poker lessons, one-on-one Skype tuition, video tutorials, downloads, books and more.

13 Curious Card Apps

It turns out there’s literally an app for everything. Check out some of the weirdest card apps we could find, from a Yu-Gi-Oh! card maker to something that requires a headset to read your brainwaves.