Different Card Games From Around the World

Playing cards is a fun way to pass the time and have a good time with family and friends. All over the world there are many card games that could be complicated but fun for many people.

• Panjpar is a popular two player card game that was created in Afghanistan. The game uses standard cards (Ace, King, Queen, Jack, etc.) and each player is dealt five cards. While playing his hand, the player must draw new cards from the undealt deck to remain with at least five cards in hand. The objective of the game is to collect a hand that can win when the game is exhausted. Once the deck is exhausted, the player who manages to play their entire hand wins while the other player who remains with all the cards is called the loser.

• Briscola is an Italian game that works with points. The cards used are a 40-deck set that uses coins, cups, swords and sticks or clubs as costume symbols. If these cards are not available to you, a deck of 52 cards can be used but the Jokers, Eight, Nines and Tens must be removed in order to play correctly. The game can be played with two to six players. Each player receives three cards and the rest of the cards are placed face down on the table. The croupier must then take the seventh card and place it upright on the table. To win, a player or team must score at least 61 points.

• Kalooki is a popular type of rummy game from Jamaica. The game is played with three to six players using two decks of 52 card decks including four Jokers. The objective of the game is to get out by depositing all the cards. The game is based on points, with the Joker being the highest point. Whoever has the fewest points wins the game.

• Sueca is a game played in Angola but comes from Portugal. The game uses four players who play in teams of two. The game uses 40 cards with eight, nine and ten removed from standard card decks. The ranking from highest to lowest is Ace, Seven, King, Jack, Queen, Six, Five, Four, Three and Two being the lowest. The objective is to win tricks containing more than half of the points of the card, ie 60 points. The first team to score four games wins the ultimate prize.

These are fun and unusual card games to play if you want to pass the time. If you are planning to purchase a number of standard card decks, you may want to consider visiting a collect and transport wholesale store. You can play card games in cafes if you don't feel like being at home.