Best single player card games
Klondike Solitaire
Perhaps best known for being packages with the Microsoft Windows operating system, Klondike Solitaire offers a blend of strategy, patience, and a touch of luck.
Clock Solitaire
Race against the clock to clear the cards and win the game.
Best card games for 2 people
GOPS
GOPS, or Game of Pure Strategy, is a quick and simple bidding game. Each player starts the game with the same cards and has perfect information about their opponents cards (hence the name of the game).
German Whist
German Whist is a fantastic card game for two players that takes place over two rounds.
Best card games for 3 to 5 people
Animal Snap
A silly card game that combines the classic game of Snap with having to remember various animal names. Animal Snap is perfect for families as well as groups looking for some light-hearted fun.
Karma
A unique game where players have to navigate the various rules whilst trying not to be the last person left with cards.
Thirty-One
Thirty-One is a casino style card game that can be played by a wide range of group sizes. By adding up the value of their cards, players try to reach 31 points or get as close to it as possible.
Kemps
Kemps is a fast-paced card game for four players. It is unique as it is played in two teams of two. The objective is to collect four cards of the same rank while secretly signalling your partner.
Chinese Ten
In Chinese Ten, players strive to capture cards from the centre of the table, employing calculated moves to accumulate points.
Delphi
From the role of the Oracle to the strategic gameplay, Delphi offers a unique experience that blends strategy and intuition.
Best card games for more than 5 people
Spoons
Spoons is a fast-paced card game that can be played by large groups of people. Players race to collect a set of four cards of the same rank and grab a spoon from the centre of the table.
President
Players aim to rid themselves of cards while aiming for prestigious titles and points.
Cheat
Cheat, a captivating card game that thrives on deception and strategy, offers an exhilarating experience for 3 to 10 players.
List of all card games
| Game | Min players | Max players | Game length | Game difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Whist | 2 | 2 | 15 minutes | Easy |
| Clock Solitaire | 1 | 1 | 15 minutes | Easy |
| Klondike Solitaire | 1 | 1 | 20 minutes | Easy |
| Animal Snap | 2 | 4 | 15 minutes | Easy |
| Karma | 2 | 6 | 20 minutes | Medium |
| Chinese Ten | 2 | 4 | 15 minutes | Medium |
| Cheat | 3 | 10 | 15 minutes | Easy |
| Delphi | 3 | 4 | 20 minutes | Medium |
| President | 4 | 7 | 20 minutes | Easy |
| Kemps | 4 | 4 | 15 minutes | Medium |
| Thirty-One | 3 | 6 | 15 minutes | Medium |
| GOPS | 2 | 3 | 10 minutes | Easy |
| Spoons | 2 | 13 | 25 minutes | Easy |
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