Playing Sevens for Cheap Prizes on Christmas is Better Than Watching TV

Posted on November 3, 2022January 12, 2023 by giftsadmin

The pile of prizes we had were bought from a pound store and were things like lip balm and ballpoint pens. They were wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper. This created an extraordinary effect. I imagined that they were much more than they were, despite being told that nothing cost more than a pound.

Holiday Drinks and Card Games

Posted on November 11, 2021February 10, 2022 by giftsadmin

Holiday Drinks for Card Games - Gifts for Card Players

The holidays are a great time for get-togethers and card games, and you can’t host a home card game (whether bridge, poker or blackjack) without including the drinks. We’ve put together this list of holiday-themed party drinks that you can make at your next party – including how you can make them yourself.

A Sweet Jackpot: Candy for your card table

Posted on November 1, 2021February 10, 2022 by giftsadmin

If you’re not sure what to get someone for an upcoming birthday or holiday, you'll never go wrong with candy. Here’s our list of the coolest card-related candy sources we could find online.

Studying Cards: Where To Find Courses & Tutors

Posted on January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 by giftsadmin

For millions of people around the world, cards are a lifestyle, a long-term interest, and can become a career. As well, recent studies have shown that playing cards prevents dementia! Do you want to get more serious about your card playing skills? Here's a look at where to find the best bridge, poker, and general card playing courses & tutors online.

Popular Ways To Shuffle Playing Cards

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by giftsadmin

Popular Ways to Shuffle Cards - Gifts for Card Players

Popular Ways To Shuffle Playing Cards

We have all shared that insecure feeling that comes when the dealer position rotates to you during a card game amongst friends. The people in the circle haphazardly push their cards your way and turn to each other to discuss their various levels of luck in the preceding round. While most of the cards are faced down, a few Kings stare at you, demanding to see your shuffling skills.

Break the Ice with Fluster

Posted on April 13, 2020July 10, 2020 by giftsadmin

Fluster Card Game - Gifts for Card Players

Meeting with new employees, blind date, first meeting with your significant others’ family, or meeting new friends for the first time? Try Fluster to break the ice!

Obscure TCG’s that Rock

Posted on August 22, 2019July 21, 2021 by giftsadmin

Trading card games (also called TCG's for short) have soared in popularity since the release of the official first TCG Magic: The Gathering way back in 1993. Hundeds of TCG's have hit the market since then - some just plan weird, most of them a lot of fun. We took a look at some awesome TCG's and created this list, just for you!

Crowdfunded Cards

Posted on July 18, 2019July 5, 2019 by giftsadmin

Cards by Crowdfund - Gifts for Card Players

Many game creators have finally been given the chance to showcase their innovative designs to the world through crowdfunding. Here's some of the coolest and most successful card game campaigns we found on Kickstarter.

Trading Card Game Starter Kits

Posted on July 11, 2019July 5, 2019 by giftsadmin

A hardcore obsession with trading card games has to start somewhere, and for most people this starting point is called the starter deck. Need one? Here's a few places to start your search.

The 4 Steps to Hosting a Poker Game Like Gatsby

Posted on June 15, 2018April 30, 2019 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!

What to offer guests at your next card party

Posted on September 1, 2017April 1, 2019 by gbladmin

Great snacks for the card table - poker or bridge parties

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.

Remember when you played bridge for fun?

Posted on June 17, 2017August 9, 2017 by giftsadmin

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, why not consider calling up some of the other bridge players in your neighborhood and arranging your own?

Eating Card Games: When College Drinking Grows Up

Posted on December 20, 2016August 9, 2017 by giftsadmin

For your next holiday party, or just any excuse for a party on a random Friday night, here are some card inspired eating games with recommended dishes that are most satisfying.