Card Games Trivia
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
When is it traditionally appropriate to slap the deck in "Egyptian Ratscrew"?
- A.
When An Ace Is Put Down
- B.
When Two Clubs Are Put Down
- C.
When A Pair Is Put Down
- D.
When Six And Eight Are Put Down
Correct Answer
C. When A Pair Is Put DownExplanation
In the game "Egyptian Ratscrew," it is traditionally appropriate to slap the deck when a pair is put down. Slapping the deck is a key mechanic in the game, and it is done when two cards of the same rank are played consecutively. This action can trigger a rapid and competitive response from the other players, as they try to be the first to slap the deck. Slapping the deck correctly can earn the slapper the pile of cards in the middle, adding to their chances of winning the game.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which king is the only one without a moustache on a standard playing card?
- A.
King Of Clubs
- B.
King Of Spades
- C.
King Of Diamonds
- D.
King Of Hearts
Correct Answer
D. King Of HeartsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When players have equal cards in "War", how many more are played by each to determine the winner?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
One
- D.
Two
Correct Answer
D. TwoExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The game of "Nerts" can also go by how many other names?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
None
- D.
2
Correct Answer
A. 4Explanation
The game of "Nerts" can go by four other names.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Excluding wilds, how many different colors of cards are in a "Uno" deck?
- A.
Four
- B.
Five
- C.
Three
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
A. FourExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If there are three or more players in "Crazy Eights", how many cards is each player dealt?
- A.
5
- B.
7
- C.
10
- D.
8
Correct Answer
A. 5Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In the United States version of "Euchre", how many points does it take to win a game?
- A.
11
- B.
10
- C.
19
- D.
15
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How much are face cards worth in "Gin Rummy"?
- A.
12
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
10
Correct Answer
D. 10Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many cards does each player get in "Gin Rummy"?
- A.
10
- B.
9
- C.
12
- D.
11
Correct Answer
A. 10Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many cards do you need to play "Rummy"?
- A.
54
- B.
52
- C.
32
- D.
108
Correct Answer
B. 52Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In the card game "Pedro", the winning team is the first to reach how many points?
- A.
21
- B.
500
- C.
100
- D.
62
Correct Answer
D. 62Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The two-player game "Ecarte" literally means what in French?
- A.
Discarded
- B.
Diamond
- C.
Pair
- D.
Hand
Correct Answer
A. DiscardedExplanation
The correct answer is "Discarded." In the game of Ecarte, players discard certain cards from their hand, hence the name of the game.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In a game of "Rummy", how much is an ace worth?
- A.
3 Points
- B.
12 Points
- C.
10 Points
- D.
1 Point
Correct Answer
D. 1 PointExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How many variations of the game "Solitaire" are there?
- A.
14
- B.
21
- C.
1000+
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
"Find the Lady" is the British name for which popular American card game?
- A.
3-Card Monty
- B.
Hearts
- C.
Go Fish
- D.
Old Maid
Correct Answer
A. 3-Card MontyExplanation
"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.Rate this question:
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