Puzzle boxes are a pretty good metaphor for human curiosity: We all want to know, what’s in the box? We can’t help but look as a stop to our curious nature – and it’ll usually bother us until we know. Overall, puzzle boxes can be a lot of fun. So much so that film director …
We’ve all picked up a deck of playing cards in our lifetime, most likely playing leisure or casino games such as Rummy, Bridge, Blackjack and Poker. But how many of us know the history of the humble deck, or the myths and superstitions that surround those small coated sheets of paper? Here are some of …
Playing cards have been around for more than one thousand years now. Over time they have advanced and changed a lot. Find out about some very unique decks.
Do you want to become the life and soul of your next card game? Use our selection top card jokes the next time you want to impress your friends.
Christmas time is right around the corner, and it means deciding on some thoughtful gifts that are going to fill your friends and family with joy. Chances are that someone you are close to is keen on blackjack, as it is one of the most popular casino card games in the world. For this person, …
Ever payed cards in an igloo? How about an entire hotel made of ice? Join us for a spell, in the famous Ice Hotel’s playing card room.
Having recently re-discovered Yu-Gi-Oh! the show, through Dueling Nexus and binge-watching, I heard about a particularly valuable Yu-Gi-Oh! Card: printed on stainless steel, and very special issue.
In the TCG universe, a huge part of the duel is how you structure your deck and there are thousands of kinds of cards to choose from. We take a closer look at error cards and how they fit into the game.
Trading card games (also called TCG’s for short) have soared in popularity since the release of the official first TCG Magic: The Gathering way back in 1993. Hundeds of TCG’s have hit the market since then – some just plan weird, most of them a lot of fun. We took a look at some awesome …
Are you thinking about hosting a card party or charity? Or perhaps you’re looking for a cool gift for your favourite bridge player. We’ve found some of the best Bridge Kits – enjoy!
Many game creators have finally been given the chance to showcase their innovative designs to the world through crowdfunding. Here’s some of the coolest and most successful card game campaigns we found on Kickstarter.
A hardcore obsession with trading card games has to start somewhere, and for most people this starting point is called the starter deck. Need one? Here’s a few places to start your search.
We love things made by companies that are usually known for making other things. One example relevant to bridge is the Hammond Electric Bridge Table, made by the Hammond Clock Company.
Style and skill go hand in when playing any card game. Looking like you know what you’re doing is part and parcel of every card game. So learning some new shuffling tips and tricks will give your opponents the idea that you’re a whizz at whatever you’re playing.
What does it really mean at the end of the day to be a “great crib player” or “one of the best”? If you’ve played much cribbage, you know the top players come in all shapes and sizes.
Love playing cards? Looking for gifts? Here’s a list of some unique options for your favourite card collector!
Trading cards are a serious business, pulling in billions of dollars each year in revenue. As one would expect, counterfeiting is a real issue. Here’s what you should know about the business of counterfeiting cards, and what we learned tracking some down for ourselves.
Over the years, I’ve developed a deep-rooted fine love for card and coin tricks; those are two things I’m almost never without – when killing time waiting for a taxi to pass, while waiting for an important e-mail to come in or while in conversation on the phone for a radio interview, my hands are …
Guitarists call the phenomenon GAS, short for Gear Acquisition Syndrome: One can never have too many guitars – or in our case, card decks. When last did you buy ‘just one more’ for the collection? We took a look at some really cool vintage and antique card decks and where you can go to find …
New writer Catherine Tansey tells us about her travels and about how one particular game helped her get in with the locals.
The Bridge Diary by Jude Goodwin Many famous people kept journals or diaries. Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway and perhaps most famous, Leonardo Da Vinci. Journals can leave a chronicle of thoughts and agreements as well as document successes, events and help you remember important dates. The bridge player's diary is no different. Primarily the …
From antique to art pieces to special editions, Alex J. Coyne features some of our favourite card deck collections.
It’s easy to see the attraction between trick-taking and trading card games. We took a look at some champion bridge players who are also experts at Magic: The Gathering.
We all know about the famous series of paintings depicting dogs playing poker, but what about other art containing cards and games? We went digging for some more card-depictions in classic art and elsewhere. Have you spotted any cards in famous art? Let us know what you’ve found in the comments!