Card games have been around for centuries and they are a great way to spend time with a friend or loved one. Playing card games can be a fun and relaxing way to unwind after a long day or to bond with someone special. In this article, we will explore some easy card games for two that you can play at home.
Go Fish
Go Fish is a classic card game that is easy to learn and fun to play. To play Go Fish, you will need a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The objective of the game is to collect sets of four cards of the same rank.
To start the game, each player is dealt five cards. The remaining cards are placed in a pile face down on the table. The player to the left of the dealer goes first and asks their opponent if they have any cards of a certain rank. For example, they might say "Do you have any sevens?"
If the opponent has any sevens, they must give them to the player who asked. If not, they say "Go fish" and the player must draw a card from the pile. If the player draws a card of the rank they asked for, they can continue their turn by asking for another rank. If they do not draw a card of the rank they asked for, their turn ends and play passes to the other player.
War
War is another classic card game that is easy to learn and great for two players. To play War, you will need a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The objective of the game is to win all of the cards.
To start the game, the deck is shuffled and each player is dealt 26 cards, face down. Players do not look at their cards. The cards are placed in a pile face down on the table.
Each player flips over the top card of their pile simultaneously. The player with the highest card wins both cards and adds them to the bottom of their pile. If the cards are the same rank, a "war" is declared. Each player places three cards face down and then flips over the fourth card. The player with the highest fourth card wins all of the cards in the pile. If the fourth cards are the same rank, another war is declared.
Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights is a fun and easy card game that is perfect for two players. To play Crazy Eights, you will need a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The objective of the game is to get rid of all of your cards.
To start the game, each player is dealt seven cards. The remaining cards are placed in a pile face down on the table. The top card of the pile is turned over and placed next to the pile.
Players take turns playing a card that matches the suit or rank of the card on top of the pile. If a player cannot play a card, they must draw a card from the pile. If they draw a card that they can play, they can play it immediately. The game continues until one player has no cards left in their hand.
Rummy
Rummy is a classic card game that is perfect for two players. To play Rummy, you will need a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The objective of the game is to create sets and runs of cards.
To start the game, each player is dealt ten cards. The remaining cards are placed in a pile face down on the table. The top card of the pile is turned over and placed next to the pile to start a discard pile.
Players take turns drawing cards from the pile or the discard pile and then discarding a card. The goal is to create sets of three or more cards of the same rank or runs of three or more cards of the same suit in sequence. The game continues until one player has created all of their sets and runs and discards their last card.
Conclusion
Playing card games for two is a great way to spend time with someone special. These easy card games are perfect for beginners and can provide hours of fun and entertainment. So why not grab a deck of cards and challenge your friend or loved one to a game today?
