So you’ve got yourself a Cribbage board and a deck of cards…what do you do now? Well, firstly, get yourself ready for a lifetime of fun! With a board and cards, you’ve got an almost infinite number of games you can play with anyone who can add up to 15.  But as far as setting up the Cribbage board and cards, there are a few easy steps to follow.  To set up a Cribbage board and cards, you first need to get your standard deck of 52 cards shuffled. Jokers are not part of this game. After this, put two pegs in the holes before the starting hole. Cut the deck and low card deals.  Aft ..read more

As an experienced Cribbage player, I often field common questions about the game: “Why are 15s so important?” “Why is it called pegging?” “How does a flush work?” However, one question that surprises me quite a bit is: What happens if there is a tie in Cribbage? In Cribbage, there is no possibility of a tie. The game concludes when a player reaches the score of 121, regardless of whether the opponent has completed their turn to count their hand or peg. It’s a race to the end, and tying is impossible. Still, despite the simplicity of this answer, there are always individuals who attempt to deba ..read more

I’ve been obsessed with Skyjo ever since my family brought it to our reunion last summer. It’s a simple, yet fun drafting game where the lowest score wins. And whenever I find a new game I enjoy, I like to think and explore other games with similar elements. You might as well! So take a look at my choice for card games like Skyjo to see what you should check out next if you want to keep the fun going on. We’ll cover each game with a *very* brief description. These games were picked because of combinations of similarities to Skyjo in: Simple concept Similar rules / concepts Mix of luck and str ..read more

When my family introduced me to this new game of Skyjo they loved this summer, I was real excited. I’m always up to learn a new game, especially one recommended by my family. They have great taste! But when I played it, I couldn’t help but think of the card game Golf. They were so similar, it blew my mind! To illustrate my point, I decided to make this Skyjo vs. Golf comparison article to show others what to look for, including how the games are the same and different. Let’s deal the cards! Quick Comparison: Skyjo Vs. Golf Element Skyjo Golf Deck Special deck made for the game Any deck ..read more

Skyjo is a newer card game that’s taking this world by storm!  If you like the card game of golf, but want a new twist, this is one you have to check out!  But as you hear about this fun game, you’re probably wondering:  What does Skyjo mean?  Skyjo doesn’t really mean anything in particular. The closest thing is means is a combination of “sky” and “jump.” This information comes from a German-based board game magazine.  Let’s learn a little bit more about this fun card game!  What Is Skyjo? Skyjo is a card game designed for 2 to 8 players, ideally suited for ages ..read more

If you were to look at the most popular card games of all time, UNO would definitely be in the top 10. In terms of influential games, there aren’t many others with the impact of this simple yet engaging card game. It’s not hard to play either, but if you’re new or want the game explained in a different way, we’re here to help with this guide on how to play the Uno card game. Check Price Now Components Of The Uno Game Deck of 108 cards, which include: 19 Blue numbered cards (0-9, duplicated except for 0) 19 Green numbered cards (0-9, duplicated except for 0) 19 Red numbered cards (0-9, dupli ..read more

Whenever I get together with my friends, we like to do a few things, among them is drink and play cards. Sometimes we even mix the two! One of our favorite games is Uno, so it occurred to us to make up a drinking game around this fun shedding card game. Here are our rules as quickly as possible on how to make Uno a drinking game. Warning! Only drink if you are of age in your country (21 here in the United States) and never operate a vehicle after drinking. Safe fun is still fun! Be smart! Are you looking for some new games to spice up your life without spending a ton of money? Enter the One ..read more

I always have a deck of cards on me, wherever I go. I’m a nerd that way, I guess! But I don’t regret it in the least. With a single deck of cards, hours and hours of entertainment are within your reach! But if you’re not sure what to play, I get it. Sometimes it’s also easy to get stuck in a rut. Enter this list of my favorite card games for one deck of the standard 52 cards. I’ll offer some brief information on these and let you explore them more on your own and within the rest of the website. Enjoy! Are you looking for some new games to spice up your life without spending a ton of money ..read more

The cards from a game of Uno are fun to play with, but you don’t have to only play Uno. One time I was out and about with my family, and I had forgotten the standard deck I usually have on me. I did have a deck of Uno cards, though. This got me thinking of ways and games you can play with Uno cards in a pinch. To my surprise, there are a ton that work really well, and the special cards (reverse, skip, draw two, wilds) add a fun twist to these games. After playing around with them, I came up with this list of 21 games I think you should try! 1. Guess The Number This game needs at least 2 playe ..read more

Uno origins aren’t a mystery by any means, but most people don’t know the story of where and when it came from. I’ll admit, I was in this camp too! After doing some research to satisfy my curiosity, I decided to share the results with you in this FAQ article, starting with: When was the game Uno invented? When Was The Game Uno Invented? Who Were Its Creators? Uno, the card game that has sparked many a family feud, came into existence back in 1971. But who do we have to thank for this cunningly simple, yet wildly entertaining game? That credit goes to a humble barber named Merle Robbins from Re ..read more