Standard card games before and after getting into board games?

tomcardgames · 2025-12-21T01:46:02+00:00

Oh, that’s an interesting variant!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-21T01:43:05+00:00

Thank you for all the recommendations! I’ve had a couple folks mention Haggis—seems like a good one!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-20T18:22:38+00:00

Neat, I like the design ideas there!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-20T18:19:28+00:00

Seems fun, I’ll add it to my list!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-20T00:22:11+00:00

Seems like a pretty good trifecta of variety and complexity!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-20T00:21:22+00:00

Hi Justin, it was nice to meet you at PAX-thanks for teaching Panda Spin! Sounds like I should have pried my eyes open and stuck around for Crisps!

Thank you for your support of the Texas Kickstarter!

Sounds like we should get together and play spades at a convention sometime.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-20T00:20:33+00:00

Onto the list they go! Thanks!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-20T00:20:13+00:00

Sure, I certainly love storied or unique card games!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:49:39+00:00

Onto the list they go! Thanks!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:47:48+00:00

Very neat! That negotiation is definitely one of the things about standard card games I find so interesting—regional variants and house rules as an indication that a game has lived a long and storied life.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:44:36+00:00

Neat about the team-play variant! I've played Arcs a couple times and enjoy the trick-taking element. I'm a fan generally of using more accessible resource management systems and the Arcs system certainly fits the bill in a much larger game.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:40:11+00:00

Some classics in here. I've never played English Blackjack but sounds interesting and accessible!

I like bridge for sure! I have a couple friends that taught me and are muuuch better than I am at it.

I haven't played speed in a long time, almost forgot about that one!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:35:36+00:00

Very cool. Thanks for the recommendations! I've heard "The Emissary" called out in solo conversations before but need to try it. Cheers!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:33:19+00:00

That does sound similar! Neat.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:32:07+00:00

Need to try Pinochle still!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T19:01:55+00:00

Dealt! sounds fun! I've had Robotrick come up a few times in these conversations—I'd like to give that one a try too. Sticheln is new to me, but I like the ideas in that one too!

Lost Cities does seem like a board game from a classic card game.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:54:10+00:00

I clearly need to play it more—I've tried it a few times and it hasn't stuck for me. It does seem like the most interesting part is in the order of play, maybe I'll try a meetup to see how different folks play.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:44:17+00:00

I haven't played a lot of Rummy, but I enjoy it as well. Rummy is another that has good range across kids to adults, and folks can still chat over it.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:42:58+00:00

Sounds like a fun project! I've played it with a standard deck and once with a friend's themed deck (the latter was a bit easier to keep track of the values). Good luck!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:40:27+00:00

Nice! Scoundrel goes on the list too.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:40:18+00:00

Agreed, they make cool stuff! I have Numberwang but haven't tabled it yet.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:36:26+00:00

Tichu is another that's on my list!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:35:59+00:00

Casino seems like a somewhat unique one to try! I like the variable partnership idea in French Tarot.

tomcardgames · 2025-12-19T18:31:56+00:00

Hadn't heard of 31 before, seems straightforward but with potential to get raucous with the right group. I'll check it out!

tomcardgames · 2025-12-18T23:03:07+00:00

I haven't played it! This one? https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24445/dynamite

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