Card Games Archives

What’s Up with Ms Monopoly?

Posted on September 26, 2019September 20, 2019 by giftsadmin

Board game creator Hasbro recently released a completely new take on an old classic and rebranded the game with Ms Monopoly on the box – and a few changes to the rules, including female players earning more. It’s an attempt at equalizing the playing field, but it’s been released to so much criticism that it instead flips the board. Players aren’t happy with the attempt, and many critics of the game are saying that it does more harm than good.

Beginner Tips for Gambling on Card Games

Posted on September 2, 2019February 16, 2025 by giftsadmin

Online Gambling Card Games

Card players interested in gambling online on card games should read through these tips for playing the most common card gambling games found in casinos. Poker and Blackjack are the kings of card games you can gamble on in most parts of the world. Gift Cards for Players has provided this beginners guide to online gambling card games. Follow these tips and suggestions to improve your odds of winning.

Board Game Lounges Are Cool

Posted on August 29, 2019February 26, 2025 by giftsadmin

Board game lounges date back several hundred years - being anywhere people can get together to play board games – from Dungeons & Dragons through to backgammon. They're the board game version of an arcade, and there’s almost certainly one near you.

Good Times with Betrayal – Board Game Review

Posted on August 15, 2019August 9, 2019 by giftsadmin

Betrayal at House on the Hill - Gifts for Card Players

If you're somebody who enjoys a game that changes every time you play it, or who enjoys to role-play when you play games, or if you're a seasoned tabletop game player looking for a new kind of scenario to play out, check out Betrayal.

Going Down Memory Lane With 1313 Dead End Drive

Posted on July 4, 2019June 28, 2019 by giftsadmin

1313 Dead End Drive Board Game Review - Gifts for Card Players

13 Dead End Drive is a fun, deduction-style murder mystery game that will give you the challenge of learning how to bluff convincingly. You have to be careful how you reveal the cards you have, otherwise, you could fall into a trap! Read our review here.

Ditch The Screens: 5 Key Benefits To Playing Games With Your Kids

Posted on June 24, 2019June 10, 2025 by giftsadmin

Play games with your kids - ditch the screens

It’d be so easy to bring out the iPads and let everyone entertain themselves. But, here are five great reasons to ditch the screens and opt for a game instead.

Brush Up on Your Detective Skills And Solve the Chronicles of Crime

Posted on June 20, 2019June 14, 2019 by giftsadmin

Chronicles of Crime Board Game - Gifts for Card Players

If you’re a police procedural fan and love solving mysteries, check out Chronicles of Crime. Developed thanks to a Kickstarter campaign, this game combines co-operative crime scene investigation with an app, a board game and some virtual reality, for good measure.

Building Your Own Spice Trade Route with Century: Spice Road

Posted on June 13, 2019June 7, 2019 by giftsadmin

Century: Spice Road Game Review - Gifts for Card Players

Have you had the chance to explore any games that focus specifically on deck building? On a recent trip to try out some new board games, this one caught our reviewer's eye. Into olden age of piracy? Check this review out.

Can’t Stop Playing Catan!

Posted on June 6, 2019June 10, 2019 by giftsadmin

Game of Thrones Catan - Gifts for Card Players

Catan’s got it all: strategy, skill, competition and fun — the perfect combination in a board game.

Relive Your Childhood Fears with Are You Afraid of the Dark

Posted on May 9, 2019December 1, 2023 by giftsadmin

Are you Afraid of the Dark Board Game Review - Gifts for Card Players

I always wanted to be a member of the Midnight Society and meet with a group of friends in the woods and tell great stories. So, you can imagine my excitement when I discovered there was an Are You Afraid of the Dark board game. It’s turned out to be one of the top nostalgic favorites in my board game library. Review here!

Exploring Magic Kits

Posted on May 2, 2019March 17, 2024 by giftsadmin

Many professional magicians consider magic kits corny, but they can still remember their first one! If you buy the right kit, it can be a great inspiration for a young card player or magician. We spoke to The Magic Shop about all things magic and checked out some of the kits on the market.

Oregon Trail – Card Game Review

Posted on April 25, 2019January 17, 2024 by giftsadmin

This card game is an enjoyably frustrating reimagining of the Oregon Trail computer game where players work together to move along the trail, fording rivers and playing Supply Cards to overcome calamities.

Duelling Nexus: Yu-Gi-Oh’s Duel Monsters Online

Posted on April 18, 2019March 17, 2024 by giftsadmin

Yu-gi-oh Duel Nexus Online - Gifts for Card Players

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters is one of the most popular trading card games of all time - but did you know you can now play online? So much fun! Here's our review.

Zombies, pirates, wizards, killer robots: 4 reasons why you need to play Smash Up.

Posted on February 26, 2019February 28, 2019 by giftsadmin

Smash Up Card Game - Gifts for Card Players

Have you ever imagined what it might be like to control a horde of zombies or a ruthless crew of pirates? How about both together? This is something that the game Smash Up can offer, the chance to combine two factions of monsters, whether that be alien invaders and ninjas or wizards and killer robots.

Splendor: a Splendid Way to Spend an Evening

Posted on January 17, 2019December 1, 2023 by giftsadmin

Spendor Strategy Game - Gifts for Card Players

Since buying this game last year, the phrase “I would play splendoooooor” is heard almost every time we are deciding what to do next. If you have a group of game-loving friends or family members who are frequently looking for something interesting to do together, it might be worthwhile to pick up a copy of Splendour the next time you visit your local game shop.

Five Interesting Family Board Games That Are App-Driven

Posted on December 6, 2018December 1, 2023 by giftsadmin

App Driven Board Games - Gifts for Card Players

There's a new breed of board games which combine the charm and simplicity of old school games and the immersive gaming experience of the digital world. These are app-driven board games. Let's check some of these out!

Monopoly: Mzansi Edition

Posted on September 17, 2018July 7, 2021 by giftsadmin

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?

Ode to Solitaire

Posted on September 9, 2018January 18, 2024 by giftsadmin

Solitaire is a peculiar cultural institution. It’s a favourite game of kids at summer camp, procrastination-happy office workers, introverts, and people all around the world. But few people know the true story of how this loner’s game came to be.

Card Games’ Myths and Superstitions you want to know

Posted on August 3, 2018January 29, 2024 by giftsadmin

Card Suspicions - Gifts for Card Players

Over the years, many myths, superstitions and unconventional beliefs relating to card games have arisen and grown in prominence.

The 4 Steps to Hosting a Poker Game Like Gatsby

Posted on June 15, 2018February 16, 2025 by giftsadmin

To throw a party Gatsby-style, forget about the beer and chips.

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!

The story behind Windows Solitaire

Posted on June 12, 2018April 7, 2025 by giftsadmin

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.

Beyond Pokemon: 7 Trading Card Games You May Not Have Heard Of

Posted on February 20, 2018April 1, 2019 by giftsadmin

Trading cards have been around for about 125 years. That’s a long time; and, as you might expect, some pretty crazy games have come out in that time! Some have been institutions in and of themselves (ever heard of Pokémon?), but others are a little more, shall we say...niche.

Politicians’ Favourite Card Games

Posted on October 3, 2017April 11, 2024 by giftsadmin

Politicians Playing Cards - Gifts for Card Players

Politicians really do seem like the most serious of creatures - and in many cases, they have to be that way. However, sometimes they let us catch a glimpse of their not-so-stoic sides...which is always appreciated!

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

Posted on July 2, 2017February 20, 2024 by giftsadmin

The Best Card Game Apps - Gifts for Card Players

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!