Halloween brings with it a fascinating mix of traditions, from Victorian-era apple bobbing and divination games to card-based spirit games like Ghost. This playful and slightly spooky guide explores the origins of Halloween customs, including how games and seasonal myths connect to both ancient rituals and modern entertainment.
Anyone who has ever played any kind of a card game can attest that there seems to be some sort of connection with forces beyond our comprehension. Traditionally, we call this luck. It seems that sometimes something wants us to win and sometimes it wants us to lose. It can be generous and it can …
Card Games for Halloween Alex J Coyne © Gifts for Card Players 2021 Halloween is almost here! The 31st of October marks the start of Old Hallows Eve, Halloween, or Sahmain - depending on what you prefer to call it. It's the time of year when people dress up, exchange treats, or play tricks. It's …
Here are some suggestions for spooky board games that work great for Halloween, or for those dark nights when things are going bump!
Trading Card Games are great if you’re a fan of card and board games at the same time. They meet you somewhere in the middle – and it’s usually easier to set up a TCG than a full board, so it’s perfect for a gaming marathon and a quick game. Alex looks at some eerie, …
As a horror author I’ve always loved a good, bone-chilling ghost story; that got me to thinking about the world’s haunted casinos where there might be poltergeists at the poker table, kelpies playing Keno and spirits playing slots. Here’s what we could find about the haunted casinos of the world –
I’ve played Klondike my entire life, with all variations of play. But it never grabbed me like Spider Solitaire has. It feels more intellectual, more challenging. It forces me into a different way of thinking about the cards.
Here are some stories of the world’s haunted card rooms and the ghosts who just can’t let go of the deck.