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Eve Brownlee was a gamer before gaming communities on the internet were a thing. Eve grew up playing traditional, standard deck card games like Rummy and Bezique, taking an interest in the classics Backgammon and Chess. Parlor card games like Bridge continue to keep Eve active in the community. After a long career, primarily in horticulture for USDA in Maryland, Eve now travels and writes on The Pineapple (pineapples.info) and contributes to Quora/Pinterest topics. Contact Eve via email.

Pitch

Pitch: Understanding Rules, Instructions & Winning Strategy Introduction Pitch is a classic trick-taking card game, also known as Setback, and has been around for centuries still enjoyed by many today. Pitch is played with a standard 52-card deck and can accommodate 2 to 7 players, which I find makes it a versatile choice for game […]

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Pók

The Art of Pók: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction As an avid card game enthusiast and amateur game historian, I’ve always been fascinated by the rich tapestry of games that have been woven throughout history. One such game that has caught my attention is Pók. Originating from Hungary, Pók is a trick-taking card game that requires […]

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Norseman’s Knock

Mastering the Art of Norseman’s Knock Introduction Norseman’s Knock, also known as Norrlandsknack, is a traditional Swedish card game that has been played since the mid-1800s. Designed for 3 to 5 players, it is typically played as a gambling game. The objective of the game is to win the maximum number of tricks and to […]

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Neunzehnerrufen

Neunzehnerrufen: A Guide to Winning Strategy, Instructions and Rules Introduction Neunzehnerrufen, a traditional Austrian card game, was recommended to me by a few friends of mine as an interesting but challenging little game. Played with a 40-card German deck, Neunzehnerrufen is a game of strategy, skill, and a slice of luck. The German deck differs […]

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Liverpool Rummy

Liverpool Rummy: Rules, Strategies, Instructions & Winning Tips Introduction Liverpool Rummy, also known as Joker Rummy, is a game of strategy and luck that can be a bit tricky but fun to learn. It’s played with two standard 52-card decks, including the jokers, making a total of 108 cards. This large number of cards adds […]

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Lansquenet

Lansquenet: Rules, Winning Strategies, and How to Play Instructions Introduction As an avid card game enthusiast and amateur historian, I’ve always been fascinated by the rich tapestry of games that have been played throughout history. Originating from the 16th century, Lansquenet is a game that was supposedly popular among the soldiers of the French and […]

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