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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.

Bauernschnapsen

Bauernschnapsen: A Guide to the Classic Card Game Rules, Strategy, and Winning Instructions Introduction Bauernschnapsen (usually played with German-suited playing cards) is a popular card game in Austria and South Germany. This game, which is a variant of the classic Schnapsen, is played with a deck of 20 cards and involves four players. German-suited playing […]

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Bauernfangen

Bauernfangen: The Classic Card Game Rules, Strategies, Instructions & Winning Tips Introduction Let’s talk about Bauernfangen, a card game that’s been around for a while. It’s a traditional German game, and its name translates to “catching farmers”. Now, I’m not one to get overly excited about random card games, but I’ve got to admit, this […]

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Auction Bridge

Auction Bridge: Guide to Rules, Strategies, Instructions & Winning Tips Introduction Now, I’ve played a lot of card games in my time, but Auction Bridge is one that’s always intrigued me. It’s a game that’s been around for a while, originating from the game of Whist in the late 19th century. It’s a trick-taking game, […]

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3-2-5

The Art of 3-2-5: A Comprehensive Guide to Rules, Instructions, Playing Tips Introduction 3-2-5 is a popular trick-taking game that originated in India. This game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, but only 30 cards are used – the 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, Jacks, Queens, Kings, and Aces from each suit. The […]

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