Card Game Rules: Nordic & Classic Games

Match suit or value, use eights to change the suit. Get rid of your cards first and collect the least points.

Get rid of all your cards before anyone else. Special cards like 2s and 10s keep things interesting.

Collect combinations of cards to reach 500 points. Lay down groups and sequences to get rid of your cards.

Get rid of all cards first, use special cards to your advantage.

Collect five cards of the same suit, then quietly signal. The last player to notice loses a letter in P-I-G.

Classic two-player strategy game from the 16th century. Score points through combinations and tricks.

Classic card game where you collect groups and sequences. Get rid of your cards first and collect points.

Trick-taking game where each round has new rules and goals. A tactical game for three players.

Use four numbers and basic math to make 24. A good way to practice mental math and logical thinking.

Get your cards in order from Ace to 10 before your opponents. A straightforward game that works well with all ages.

Swap cards to score as low as possible over 9 holes. Play the 4-card or 6-card variant.

Social game for 3-8 players with hierarchy and status. Get rid of your cards first and avoid becoming a bum.

Speed game where you collect sets. Be first to shout "Stress" when all piles are complete.

A partnership trick game for four where you bid grand or pass, with no trumps and plenty of tactics.

Arrange all cards in ascending order by moving them through empty spaces, but be careful not to block yourself.

Form pairs to discard your cards, but don't get stuck with the Queen of Clubs.

Flip cards, highest wins. When cards match, it triggers a war for all the cards on the table. Simple enough for all ages.

A challenging solitaire where you build same-suit sequences from King to Ace by moving cards freely across seven columns.

Russia's national card game! Attack, defend and shed your cards to avoid being the fool.

Trick-taking game where you bid points and use marriages strategically. First to 1000 wins.

Trick-taking game where you bid on number of tricks and cooperate with a partner. First to 52 points wins.

Strategic game for 2-6 players with two different rounds. Sister game to Mattis, but more complex.

Team game for 4 players. Win at least 3 of 5 tricks, use the bowers wisely and be first to 10 points.

Play cards in sequence from the sevens and be first to get rid of all your cards.

Remove all cards from the pyramid by pairing cards that add up to 13.

A challenging two-deck solitaire where you build eight foundations by suit from Ace to King.

The original English trick game with trumps for four players in partnerships. The forerunner of Bridge.

A Klondike variant where all cards are dealt face up. Move groups freely and uncover hidden cards.

Tactical card game with 3 lives per player. Collect high cards of the same suit and knock at the right time to survive.

France's national card game. Strategic team play with tricks and combinations for 4 players.

Family card game for 2-5 players. Collect four of a kind and win the most sets. Suitable for children aged 6 and up.

A trick-avoidance card game where you try not to take tricks with hearts or the queen of spades (Q♠).

Explore the castle as a gold thief, but beware of the guards. How far dare you go before getting caught?

Card game for 2-6 players with two different rounds. The goal is to not become Mattis.

Trick-taking game where the goal is to take exactly what you bid. Well suited for 2-5 players who like strategy.

Five games in one: avoid tricks, clubs and queens, play Fan Tan, then take tricks.

Bluff, plan your moves and play the odds. Five community cards are dealt, and the best hand wins.

Collect sets and runs over 7 rounds with progressive contracts. Lowest total score wins this rummy variant.

Germany's national game for 3 players. Bid, choose trumps and take 61 of 120 points.

Card game for 2-6 players with simple rules. Eights are wild cards. Get rid of all your cards first.

A card version of the classic board game. Move your cards around the board and bear them off first.

The classic card game where the goal is 21 points. Draw cards, stand at the right time and beat the dealer.

Capture cards from the table, build combinations and score points in this classic strategy game.

Avoid taking the last trick. Play smart, lay high cards early and let other players collect penalty points.

Trick-taking game where you bid exactly how many tricks to take. The catch is that someone always falls short.

Bid your way to the right contract with your partner, then win the tricks you promised in trumps or notrump.

Collect seven matching cards into a canasta, build melds with your partner and race to 5000 points.

Deal cards in a clock shape and try to turn all 52 cards before the fourth King appears.

Slap the pile on the right combo, win face cards and collect the entire deck to win.

A skill-based solitaire where every card is visible from the start. 99% of deals are winnable.

The world's most widely known solitaire. Move all 52 cards to foundations, sorted by suit from Ace to King.

A real-time card game where everyone plays at once. Be first to empty your pile and shout Ligretto.

Collect cards in phase 1, get rid of them in phase 2. Last player with cards loses and becomes the dirty old man.

Build eight sequences from King to Ace. Solitaire with three difficulty levels.