Types of Card Games
The various types of card games include trick taking games, card exchange games, patience games, shedding or accumulating games, casino games and collectible card games. The type of card game depends upon the number of players and their interest. It is also based on the rules of game, the skill of the players and the time needed for a game. Trick taking games are card games with differing play structure. This includes bridge, euchre, hearts, pinochle, whist and piquet. Patience games consist of a single player and competitive patience game. In patience games, the player moves the cards according to specific rules. The objective of a shedding game is to dispose of all cards as soon as possible. Shedding card games include crazy eights, speed and uno.