Card Games Trivia

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    When is it traditionally appropriate to slap the deck in "Egyptian Ratscrew"?

    • When An Ace Is Put Down
    • When Two Clubs Are Put Down
    • When A Pair Is Put Down
    • When Six And Eight Are Put Down
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Explore the intricacies of popular card games with the 'Card Games Trivia'. Assess your knowledge on game rules and facts, enhancing strategic thinking and memory skills. Ideal for card game enthusiasts and learners.

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  • 2. 

    Which king is the only one without a moustache on a standard playing card?

    • King Of Clubs

    • King Of Spades

    • King Of Diamonds

    • King Of Hearts

    Correct Answer
    A. King Of Hearts
    Explanation
    The King of Hearts is the only king without a mustache on a standard playing card. The other three kings (Clubs, Spades, and Diamonds) all have mustaches depicted on their faces.

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  • 3. 

    When players have equal cards in "War", how many more are played by each to determine the winner?

    • Three

    • Four

    • One

    • Two

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    In the game of "War", when players have equal cards, they go into a "War" phase where each player plays two more cards face down and one more card face up. The player with the higher face-up card wins the "War" and takes all the cards played. Therefore, the correct answer is Two.

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  • 4. 

    The game of "Nerts" can also go by how many other names?

    • 4

    • 5

    • None

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The game of "Nerts" can go by four other names.

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  • 5. 

    Excluding wilds, how many different colors of cards are in a "Uno" deck?

    • Four

    • Five

    • Three

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    In a standard "Uno" deck, there are four different colors of cards excluding the wild cards. These colors are red, blue, green, and yellow. Each color has a set of cards numbered from 0 to 9, along with special action cards. Therefore, the correct answer is four.

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  • 6. 

    If there are three or more players in "Crazy Eights", how many cards is each player dealt?

    • 5

    • 7

    • 10

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    In the game "Crazy Eights", when there are three or more players, each player is dealt 5 cards. This ensures that there are enough cards for everyone to play with and creates a fair distribution of cards among the players.

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  • 7. 

    In the United States version of "Euchre", how many points does it take to win a game?

    • 11

    • 10

    • 19

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    In the United States version of "Euchre," a game is won when a team reaches a total of 10 points. Euchre is a trick-taking card game that is typically played with four players in teams of two. The objective is to be the first team to reach the predetermined number of points, which in this case is 10. This means that a team must win a certain number of tricks in order to accumulate points and ultimately win the game.

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  • 8. 

    How much are face cards worth in "Gin Rummy"?

    • 12

    • 5

    • 7

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    In "Gin Rummy," face cards are worth 10 points each. This means that cards like the King, Queen, and Jack are all valued at 10 points. The other options given, such as 12, 5, and 7, do not accurately represent the value of face cards in the game.

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  • 9. 

    How many cards does each player get in "Gin Rummy"?

    • 10

    • 9

    • 12

    • 11

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    In "Gin Rummy," each player gets 10 cards. This is the standard number of cards dealt to each player in this popular card game. The objective of the game is to form sets or runs of cards in order to score points. With 10 cards, players have a good starting hand and can strategize their moves to try and create winning combinations.

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  • 10. 

    How many cards do you need to play "Rummy"?

    • 54

    • 52

    • 32

    • 108

    Correct Answer
    A. 52
    Explanation
    In the game of "Rummy," you need 52 cards to play. This is because Rummy is typically played with a standard deck of playing cards, which consists of 52 cards in total. The deck includes four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) with each suit containing 13 cards (Ace through 10, and face cards Jack, Queen, and King). Therefore, 52 cards are required to play Rummy.

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  • 11. 

    In the card game "Pedro", the winning team is the first to reach how many points?

    • 21

    • 500

    • 100

    • 62

    Correct Answer
    A. 62
    Explanation
    In the card game "Pedro," the winning team is the first to reach 62 points. This suggests that the game is played with a point system, where each team earns points based on the cards they play. The team that reaches 62 points first is declared the winner of the game.

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  • 12. 

    The two-player game "Ecarte" literally means what in French?

    • Discarded

    • Diamond

    • Pair

    • Hand

    Correct Answer
    A. Discarded
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Discarded." In the game of Ecarte, players discard certain cards from their hand, hence the name of the game.

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  • 13. 

    In a game of "Rummy", how much is an ace worth?

    • 3 Points

    • 12 Points

    • 10 Points

    • 1 Point

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 Point
    Explanation
    In the game of Rummy, an ace is worth 1 point. In this card game, the objective is to form sets or runs of cards and the ace can be used as a low card to form a run (e.g., A-2-3) or as a high card to form a set (e.g., A-A-A). Therefore, it is assigned the lowest value of 1 point.

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  • 14. 

    How many variations of the game "Solitaire" are there?

    • 14

    • 21

    • 1000+

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 1000+
    Explanation
    There are over 1000 variations of the game "Solitaire". This is because Solitaire is a popular card game that has been played for many years, and over time, different variations and rules have been created. These variations can include changes in the number of cards dealt, the layout of the cards, and the rules for moving and stacking cards. With so many different ways to play, there are easily over 1000 variations of Solitaire.

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  • 15. 

    "Find the Lady" is the British name for which popular American card game?

    • 3-Card Monty

    • Hearts

    • Go Fish

    • Old Maid

    Correct Answer
    A. 3-Card Monty
    Explanation
    "Find the Lady" is the British name for the popular American card game called 3-Card Monty. In this game, the player has to find the queen of hearts among three face-down cards, which are constantly shuffled and moved around. It is a game of deception and misdirection, often played by street hustlers to trick unsuspecting participants.

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