Card games have always been a popular choice when it was time to socialize and gather. Although they are centuries old, they remain the most common go-to activity. This may seem odd, but it looks like the digital age has made them even more popular. They are now easily accessible, you can play them anytime, anywhere, and with anyone around the world.
If you are a senior, they were definitely a part of your life at some moment. If you are a millennial, chances are you have learned the rules from your parents or grandparents. Either way, if you are up for a trip down memory lane, take a look at this list of all-time favorites in digital form.
Classic Solitaire
Most of us who weren’t familiar with it before, know this game from the early 2000s when Microsoft included it in their operating system. Everyone played it and everyone loved it. Solitaire is in fact a term that describes a group of games played by one player. The games we used to play on our Windows were Klondike or Spider versions.
Nowadays, there are many websites to choose from if you want to play a game of Solitaire. The game is the same, but the graphics and possibilities have improved immensely. On this website, you can completely customize your interface. You can change the background, front, and back of your deck and choose which effects and animations you want in your game.
Also, if you scroll down a bit, you will find all you need to know about the rules and choose from many other versions of Solitaire games.
Hearts
Every fan of trick-taking card games is familiar with Hearts. A group card game designed for four players who compete to score as few points as possible.
This game revolves around taking turns in placing cards and collecting the tricks while strategizing in order to avoid adding points to your score. What makes this game interesting is using your card game strategies and tailoring them to suit the purpose of this game. We can use many old and familiar tactics from other games in this one, but you have to turn the tables around and try not to score.
Certain websites can do wonders for your nostalgia. Design possibilities allow the creators to make an old-school interface that will take you decades back. And that’s exactly what this one is. Minimalistic effects with simple design will make you feel like you are back in the 90s.
Cribbage
There is no vintage card game such as Cribbage. What distinguishes it from others is a unique pegging board that definitely brings back some feelings. If you played it during your childhood, you will certainly remember it.
The online version may not be as interesting as a live one, because of the lack of wooden board and pegs, but on the other hand, counting points will be much easier since the site automatically does it for you.
Being a two-player game, Cribbage is perfect for bonding over cards. If you decide to play it during family reunions, your seniors must be familiar with the rules since this is one of the oldest games that remained the same over the years.
Rummy
This simple game is perfect for all conditions. Two or more players can play it, one game does not last long and you can play it anywhere. People still use to play it on the beach or in the park while enjoying some time outside.
In case you are not familiar with the rules, chances are you will pick it up in no time since it incorporates many elements of other common card games. You must be familiar with straights (sequence of cards in order) or flush (multiple cards of the same suit). Well, that is all you need to know. The goal is to create sequences or pairs of cards that are dealt to you.
Rummy is perfect for leisure time, but in case you get ‘hooked’ and become more interested in the game, you will find there are many strategies you can use and many factors to consider during one game.
What are your favorite classic card games?