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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.

Königrufen

Königrufen: Rules, Winning Strategy and Instruction Guide Introduction Königrufen, a popular trick-taking game from Austria. I’ve always been fascinated by the rich tapestry of games that emerge and evolve as gaming communities spread and Königrufen is certainly one of those. Played with a 32-card German deck, Königrufen is a game of strategy and skill that […]

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Kaiserspiel

Get good at Kaiserspiel – Rules, Strategy & Winning Instructions This game is also known as KARNÖFFEL Introduction Kaiserspiel, whose name translates to “Emperor’s Game” in English, is another one in the family of German card games that we’ve explored previously. It’s a card game that requires a keen mind and strategic thinking. It’s played […]

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Illustrated Tarock

Unraveling a game of Illustrated Tarock: Rules, Instructions & Winning Strategy Introduction We’ve covered some tarot games before and Illustrated Tarock is another of those similar, from the same card game family of Tarot. This game, with its unique blend of strategy and chance, is a variant of the classic Tarot card game. It’s played […]

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Gyps

Gyps: Intro Guide to Rules, Strategies, and Winning Instructions Introduction As a card game enthusiast, I’ve come across a variety of games, each with its unique charm and appeal. One such game that has caught my attention is Gyps. Gyps is a fascinating card game that requires a blend of strategy, skill, and a bit […]

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German Solo

German Solo (modern Hombre): A Guide to Rules, Strategies, Instructions & Winning Tips Introduction German Solo, also known as modern Hombre, is another one of those games originating (likely) from Germany. It’s a trick-taking game that requires strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. For me, it’s similar broadly to other Germanic trick-taking games, making […]

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Großtarock

Großtarock: All the Rules, Winning Strategies, and How-to-Play Guide Introduction Originating from the Tarot family of card games, Großtarock is played with a 78-card Tarot Nouveau deck, which is divided into four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades. Each suit has 14 cards: 1-10, Jack, Cavalier, Queen, and King. Additionally, there are 21 trump cards […]

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