A practical card-game companion

A deck. A table.
A place to start.

Find your way through card-game rules, local variations and the small details worth agreeing before you deal.

Understand the family before learning a particular version.

One player, a clear layout and a little time.

Make the rules clear before the first hand.

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Before the first hand

Same deck.
Shared understanding.

Local rules are part of what makes card games interesting. Agree on the version, the deal and the finish before anyone starts keeping score.

Visit the rummy, solitaire and card-table basics pages to find your starting point.