Cards & Games

Five Interesting Family Board Games That Are App-Driven

There’s a new breed of board games which combine the charm and simplicity of old school games and the immersive gaming experience of the digital world. These are app-driven board games. Let’s check some of these out!

Monopoly: Mzansi Edition

If you want to see what type of person someone is deep down, just subject them to a game of Monopoly – and remember that it’s not always about winning, it’s about how they go about winning. Are they a strategist who forms alliances to get from one point to another, or is their only …

Ode to Solitaire

Solitaire is a peculiar cultural institution. It’s a favourite game of kids at summer camp, procrastination-happy office workers, introverts, and people all around the world. But few people know the true story of how this loner’s game came to be.

The 4 Steps to Hosting a Poker Game Like Gatsby

If you are planning to throw the poker party of your life, and you’d like to do it in style, here are some things to consider. This article only covers the basics, so the sky is the limit to how you are going to organize your Gatsby-esque event. Let’s dive in!

The story behind Windows Solitaire

Even if you don’t consider yourself a regular card player, it’s likely that you will have spent some time clicking your way through a game or two of Solitaire that comes bundled with a standard installation of Windows ever since 3.0. But have you ever wondered just why it was Solitaire and who came up …

Beyond Pokemon: 7 Trading Card Games You May Not Have Heard Of

Trading cards have been around for about 125 years. That’s a long time; and, as you might expect, some pretty crazy games have come out in that time! Some have been institutions in and of themselves (ever heard of Pokémon?), but others are a little more, shall we say…niche.

Politicians’ Favourite Card Games

Politicians really do seem like the most serious of creatures – and in many cases, they have to be that way. However, sometimes they let us catch a glimpse of their not-so-stoic sides…which is always appreciated!

ROUNDUP: Our Favourite (Non-Bridge) Card Game Apps

Young or old, we’re all glued to our phones these days. Most of us lament this situation fairly often, but take a moment to look at the bright side. Our technological sidekicks can be distracting, sure, but they can also serve as some good old-fashioned entertainment, or even as a self-improvement tool!