Card games have always been a part of my childhood so I learned from a young age various ways to entertain yourself with a deck of cards. Typically, I keep a deck in my purse so I can pull it out whenever I'm bored. My friends can always count on me to have a deck on hand with a list of suggestions of games to play. But sometimes no one else is around and I use these ways to entertain yourself with a deck of cards to pass the time.
1. Card House
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Solitaire is the most obvious one-player game, but it is still a really good one for kids to learn. Once they know how to play, all it takes is a deck of cards. Kids benefit from playing solitaire with cards (as opposed to on a computer) because shuffling and laying out the cards helps fine motor skills.
Building a card house is a great way to entertain yourself with a deck of cards. I enjoy it because it brings your awareness to the moment and harnesses your energy into building a house that won't fall over. Plus, it's cool to see how they turn out! I've never gotten higher than a three-story card house but who knows, next time might be the one. Card houses help you focus on a task without realizing how the time passes.
2. Elevens
My uncle taught me the card game Elevens when I was a little kid and to this day, it's my go-to way to entertain myself with a deck of cards. The goal is to find matches that total the number 11, disregarding the suits. For example, 5 and 6 or 2 and 9. Js, Qs, and Ks go together while 10 is paired with A. You begin by placing a card down in a three-by-three square. If you see a set of 11 before you finish putting all the cards in that three-by-three square, then you place one card from the deck on each of the two cards that equal 11. The goal is to match up all the cards so that the final visible cards are pairs of 11. If you get stuck with no pairs and the three-by-three square is already complete, then you lose and need to start again.
3. Solitaire
There are various different kinds of Solitaire games to play, so find whichever one works for you. Normal Solitaire requires you to get a run of cards from K to 2 alternating between black and red cards. Beehive Solitaire searches for four of kind as the 'bees' fly to the 'flower garden.' You could also try Golf Solitaire, FreeCell Solitaire or whatever kind you fancy. This is a pretty basic game to play by yourself when all you have is a deck of cards to entertain yourself.
4. Garbage
Though this is typically a two-person game, you can play it by yourself. Start by making two rows of five cards in front of you, making sure the cards are face-down. Draw a card from the deck and replace its numerical location in front of you. For example, if you draw a 6 place it in the six spot and take the card that is there, which may be an 8 and place it in the eight spot. If you pick up a card that has already been placed, for example a second 6, then you discard it and draw another from the deck. Once you have completed finding all ten cards, you shuffle and put down nine cards, playing in the same way you did before as you search for nine cards, not ten.
5. Clock
To set up for this game, place four cards in a pile at each point in the clock shape from 1:00 to 12:00 with four cards in the middle. Each spot on the clock correlates to a number. A:1:00. 2: 2:00 and so on. J: 11:00. Q: 12:00. K: goes in the middle. Start by flipping over the top card in the middle pile and placing it at the bottom of the stack it correlates to. For example, if you flip over a five, then place it under the pile at 5:00 and flip over the top card and place it where it belongs. The goal is to get each pile stacked with sets of four that correlate to that location before getting all the kings in the center. If you get the kings there before you get all the other cards in their places, then you lose.
6. Four Corners
Four Corners is a solitary card game. Place the four As in the four corners of your playing space. Surround each of those four As with a card face-up in each of its corners. The goal is to stack those cards starting from A to K in numerical order for each respective suit. Play as many cards as you can before you run out of places to play with the face-up cards. Then, replace all the empty corners with a card from the deck and start again. The way you win the game is by getting all the cards stacked in each corner.
7. Spit
Spit is typically a two-person card game but you can play it by yourself. Basically you play the game Spit and instead of focusing on beating your opponent, you focus on trying to play all your cards against the clock. Time yourself to see what your fastest time is. If you want to play a more light-hearted game, don't stress about the time and just pay attention to playing cards above and below the card in the pile. I love the thrill that comes with using all my cards.
These are just a few ways to entertain yourself with a deck of cards. I hope you enjoy these games as much as I do and find them useful ways to pass time. What card games do you like to play?
A single deck a cards can provide hours of entertainment for players of all ages. Card games are more than a rainy day past time. They refine mental skills like logic, observation, and memory. Whether it's a solo game of solitaire or a fast paced multi-player game, card games are enjoyed the world around.
Authors
Authors was originally played using special cards with authors and their book titles printed on them. Today it is played with a standard deck. It is also known as Happy Families.
Barnyard Snap
All the fun of Snap with an animal noise twist. A simple, fast paced game that is lots of fun for even the youngest kids.
3. Solitaire
There are various different kinds of Solitaire games to play, so find whichever one works for you. Normal Solitaire requires you to get a run of cards from K to 2 alternating between black and red cards. Beehive Solitaire searches for four of kind as the 'bees' fly to the 'flower garden.' You could also try Golf Solitaire, FreeCell Solitaire or whatever kind you fancy. This is a pretty basic game to play by yourself when all you have is a deck of cards to entertain yourself.
4. Garbage
Though this is typically a two-person game, you can play it by yourself. Start by making two rows of five cards in front of you, making sure the cards are face-down. Draw a card from the deck and replace its numerical location in front of you. For example, if you draw a 6 place it in the six spot and take the card that is there, which may be an 8 and place it in the eight spot. If you pick up a card that has already been placed, for example a second 6, then you discard it and draw another from the deck. Once you have completed finding all ten cards, you shuffle and put down nine cards, playing in the same way you did before as you search for nine cards, not ten.
5. Clock
To set up for this game, place four cards in a pile at each point in the clock shape from 1:00 to 12:00 with four cards in the middle. Each spot on the clock correlates to a number. A:1:00. 2: 2:00 and so on. J: 11:00. Q: 12:00. K: goes in the middle. Start by flipping over the top card in the middle pile and placing it at the bottom of the stack it correlates to. For example, if you flip over a five, then place it under the pile at 5:00 and flip over the top card and place it where it belongs. The goal is to get each pile stacked with sets of four that correlate to that location before getting all the kings in the center. If you get the kings there before you get all the other cards in their places, then you lose.
6. Four Corners
Four Corners is a solitary card game. Place the four As in the four corners of your playing space. Surround each of those four As with a card face-up in each of its corners. The goal is to stack those cards starting from A to K in numerical order for each respective suit. Play as many cards as you can before you run out of places to play with the face-up cards. Then, replace all the empty corners with a card from the deck and start again. The way you win the game is by getting all the cards stacked in each corner.
7. Spit
Spit is typically a two-person card game but you can play it by yourself. Basically you play the game Spit and instead of focusing on beating your opponent, you focus on trying to play all your cards against the clock. Time yourself to see what your fastest time is. If you want to play a more light-hearted game, don't stress about the time and just pay attention to playing cards above and below the card in the pile. I love the thrill that comes with using all my cards.
These are just a few ways to entertain yourself with a deck of cards. I hope you enjoy these games as much as I do and find them useful ways to pass time. What card games do you like to play?
A single deck a cards can provide hours of entertainment for players of all ages. Card games are more than a rainy day past time. They refine mental skills like logic, observation, and memory. Whether it's a solo game of solitaire or a fast paced multi-player game, card games are enjoyed the world around.
Authors
Authors was originally played using special cards with authors and their book titles printed on them. Today it is played with a standard deck. It is also known as Happy Families.
Barnyard Snap
All the fun of Snap with an animal noise twist. A simple, fast paced game that is lots of fun for even the youngest kids.
Blackout
A multi-player card game for seasoned players, Blackout teaches concepts like trumping and bidding.
Blink
Blink is one of the most fast paced, quick thinking card games where keen observation and a quick hand will help you succeed.
Card Dominoes
Is a fun and simple card game that can be enjoyed by all ages with standard deck of cards. It is also known as Sevens, Parliamnent, and Fan Tan
Catch the Ten
Chase the Ace
Chase the Ace is a quick playing simple card game that uses as standard deck of cards and can be enjoyed by children as well as adults.
Comet
A sequencing game that can be won or lost in an instant.
Commerce
A simple three card poker style game that teaches players about rank and suit.
List Of 1 Player Card Games
Concentration
The game where a good memory, observation skills, and a little luck will be the keys to your success. This game is also known as Memory and Pelmanism.
Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights also known as Switch, Eights, and Swedish Rummy is a fast paced blend of luck and skill. It can be played with a standard deck of cards or one of the many specialty decks available.
Go Boom is a fun and easy game for 2 or more players of all ages that's played using a standard 52 card deck.
Go Fish
Go fish is a classic card matching game that can be enjoyed by everyone. It is often the go to game for little kids and their grandparents.
I Doubt It
I Doubt It is a fun group game that tests players bluffing skills
Linger Longer
The game that tests players staying power.
Memory
The game where concentration, good observation and memory will be the key to winning. This game is also known as Concentration, Pelmanism, Shinkei-suijaku, Pexeso and Pairs.
My Ship Sails
The fast paced game where collecting seven of a suit sets you ship sailing.
Old Maid
Old Maid also known as Pass the Lady is an easy to learn, fun and short playing game. The are many Old Maid specialty decks available, but the game can just as easily be played with a standard deck of cards.
Pig
Pig is a very simple and enjoyable game that can be played by a large number of players. Up to 13 players can play using a standard deck of 52 cards.
Pisha Pasha
Pisha Pasha is a War for players who prefer to send multiple soldiers into battle.
Sequence Sequence is a simple game in which players build suits of cards in sequential order. Suitable for all ages.
Sevens
Slap Jack
Quick eyes and even faster hands will be your key to success in this fun kids card game.
Snap
Snap is a fun game for kids to learn and play. It is loud, lively, quick and easy.
Snip Snap Snorem
The loud, rowdy, fast and fun card matching game.
2 Player Card Games With Standard Deck
Solitaire
Solitaire refers to a variety of single player games using a standard deck of 52 cards. Many of the classic solitaire games played in the United States are actually variations of a game named Klondike. It is a simple game involving strategy, skill, and bit of luck.
Spoons
Spoons is an easy and enjoyable game that can be played by children and adults alike. It requires only a deck of cards and enough spoons for all players minus one.
1 Player Card Games Online
Stealing Bundles
A two player card game where players can win by robbing their opponents of their card bundles.
Through the Window
Through the Window is a fun quick thinking word alliteration card game for all ages.
Tongue
Tongue is an enjoyable game with rules simple enough for players of all ages. It only requires a deck of cards and of course a tongue.
Tossing Cards into a Hat
Tossing cards into a hat is an easy fun filled game for all ages.
War
Winning the battle is easy, but it will take a bit of luck and patience to win the war.
World War
World War is a three or four player version of classic War.
Woof
Woof is a fun variation to the game Snap. Having quick eyes and a quick voice will be your key to success.
