Card Games

Card games have been around in one form or another for centuries. Nowadays, the overwhelming majority of card games, from poker to bridge to baccarat, are played using the same deck of 52 playing cards, plus two jokers. This is a design that’s been perfected over the years. From the symmetry of the face design to the numbers in the corners (which allow you to see which cards you’re holding away from prying eyes), it’s hard to see how the design could be improved upon.With the help of modern HTML5 technology, our developers have done exactly that. When you play on Gamepix, you don’t need to unfurl an entire deck to play a card game. Simply pick from a wide selection of beloved formats, and start dealing. Included here are blackjack, solitaire, three-card monte, and a range of variants that use decks beyond the traditional 52-card one.Card games for digital devices aren’t a new development; they’ve been around for years. Microsoft famously bundled a version of Solitaire along with Windows 3.0, and the game has been adapted to countless systems.These are games that have stood the test of time and pleased millions of gamers over dozens of generations. They’re compulsive, easy to pick up, and rewarding even after thousands of hours of play. In this format, they’re more convenient than ever. You don’t need to learn to shuffle, and there’s no chance of your cards becoming scuffed and damaged. What’s more, you’ll be able to play wherever you are, even if there’s no surface available. Whichever variety of card game you’re looking to play, you’ll find a simple and playable version right here. Things you always find in card games Card games come in many forms, and they use many different sorts of deck. But for the most part, it’s the standard 52-card deck that receives the digital treatment here. It’s been tried and tested, and it can be adapted to a whole range of different games. In most of the games you’ll find here, you’ll be moving the playing cards around a board using a mouse or touchscreen, but sometimes you’ll have extra things to worry about, including gambling chips and gestures to perform (like call/raise/check in poker). It’s amazing how many variations on the simple, classic card games there are. The rules can change from one to the other, but the interface and graphics make a big difference, too. Being as these are much-loved games with almost infinite replay value, it’s easy to spend hours playing them, even if those gaming sessions are spread into chunks which each last just a few minutes. As such, it’s worth looking for one which is both fun to play and nice to look at. GamePix’s Collection of card games The games you’ll find here are among the most popular digital card games of all time. Solitaire features prominently, but there are several different versions of the classic game to choose from. In Algerian Solitaire, things are much harder than they are in the original version. There are multiple rows of cards that must be separated as the game goes on – but as more and more cards are dealt, it becomes a struggle to deal with all of those extra cards arriving at the end of each hand – so, making Kinds and Aces available during the early stages becomes particularly important. Other variations of Solitaire come in the form of Solitaire Master, Tripeaks Solitaire, Freecell Solitaire and Klondike Solitaire. There are graphical differences between each of these, but there are also major gameplay differences, too. In Tripeaks, players must deal with three pyramids and a foundation pile, clearing the peaks and adding new cards until all of the board is cleared. Then there’s Freecell, which differs slightly from the usual game in that all of the cards are dealt face up, and there are only a few unsolvable deals to worry about – which ultimately makes it a more accessible version of the game. Solitaire Master, on the other hand, incorporates three different versions of the classic game into a single package, meaning you’ll be able to easily pick and choose what suits you at any given time. There’s more to online card games than Solitaire, however. Several versions of poker are available, including Banana Poker, which is a colorful, stylised version of Texas Hold ‘em to accompany the more standard casino-set version you’ll find elsewhere. Memorizing the value of poker hands is easy when you’re playing a digital version of the game, and there’s no need to worry about chips being lost. Three-card monte is another game of chance, but this time you’re looking for cards rather than playing them. The Ace of Hearts has been hidden, and it’s your job to pick it out from the three jumbled cards. If you’re looking for something a little different, but still classic and familiar, try Hearts, a card-swapping game that’s been part of Windows for years, and is a great alternative to Solitaire. Not every game you’ll find here is based on the standard deck of cards, though – Uno is here, too, in digital form. Invented in Ohio by Merle Robbins, this is a family game that went on to sell more than 150 million copies. With a digital version available, it’s easier to play than ever. The winner of a game of Uno is the first to get to 500 points by playing all of their own cards, and by earning points based on the cards left in the hands of other players. Whichever card game you’re looking to play, you’ll find a great digital version here – and there’s no need to worry about scuffing the corners!