Cribbage

📌 Quick Info Name of the Game: Cribbage Number of Players: 2 (also played with 3 or 4 as variants) Deck: 1 Standard 52-card deck (no Jokers) Extras: Cribbage board and pegs (for scoring) 🎯 Objective To be the first player to reach 121 points by forming combinations during the…

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Pinochle

📌 Quick Info Name of the Game: Pinochle Number of Players: 4 (2 teams of 2) Deck: 48 cards (double 9-Ace deck; no 2–8s) 🎯 Objective To win points through a combination of bidding, melding (declaring combinations of cards), and taking tricks. The first team to reach the agreed-upon point…

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Blackjack (aka 21)

📌 Quick Info Name of the Game: Blackjack (also called 21) Number of Players: 1 to 7 players + 1 dealer Decks Required: 1 to 8 Standard 52-card decks (depends on casino or house rule) 🎯 Objective To beat the dealer by getting a hand value as close to 21…

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Duplicate Bridge

📌 Quick Info Name of the Game: Duplicate Bridge Number of Players: 4 players per table; often played with multiple tables Decks Required: 1 deck per table; hands are pre-dealt or duplicated 🎯 Objective To compare your score on the same hand with other players who played identical hands at…

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Contract Bridge

📌 Quick Info Name of the Game: Contract Bridge Number of Players: 4 (in two fixed partnerships) Decks Required: 1 Standard 52-card deck (no Jokers) 🎯 Objective To win as many tricks as possible and fulfill the contract bid by your team after a competitive bidding phase. The game is…

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Gin Rummy

📌 Quick Info Name of the Game: Gin Rummy Number of Players: 2 Decks Required: 1 Standard 52-card deck (no Jokers) 🎯 Objective To form sets and runs from your 10 cards and “knock” (end the game) when your unmatched cards (deadwood) total 10 points or fewer. 🛠️ What You…

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Five Card Draw Poker

📌 Quick Info Name of the Game: Five Card Draw Poker Number of Players: 2 to 6 Decks Required: 1 Standard 52-card deck (no Jokers) 🎯 Objective To make the best five-card poker hand after one round of drawing and betting. 🛠️ What You Need 1 Deck of 52 cards…

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