Here’s a list of classic card games that you can enjoy using a standard deck of playing cards, as often discussed in Reddit threads and card game communities:
1. Poker
Texas Hold'em: The most popular variant, where players are dealt two private cards and use five community cards.
Omaha: Similar to Texas Hold'em but players receive four hole cards and must use two of them.
Seven Card Stud: Players receive seven cards, three face down and four face up, with no community cards.
2. Bridge
A trick-taking game played with four players in two partnerships. It involves bidding and strategic play.
3. Rummy
Gin Rummy: A two-player version where players try to form sets and runs of cards.
Indian Rummy: Played with two decks, where players aim to form valid sets and sequences.
4. Hearts
A trick-taking game where players try to avoid certain cards that carry penalty points.
5. Spades
A partnership game where players bid the number of tricks they expect to take, with spades always being the trump suit.
6. Euchre
A trick-taking game typically played with four players in partnerships, using a reduced deck of 24, 28, or 32 cards.
7. Canasta
A card game of the Rummy family played with two decks, where players aim to form melds of seven cards of the same rank.
8. Pinochle
A trick-taking game typically played with 48 cards (two copies of the 9, 10, J, Q, K, A) and usually involves four players in partnerships.
9. Cribbage
A card game that involves creating combinations of cards for points, played with a unique scoring board.
10. Solitaire
A single-player game with various versions, including Klondike, FreeCell, and Spider.
11. Old Maid
A simple game where players try to form pairs and avoid being left with the unmatchable "Old Maid" card.
12. Go Fish
A children's game where players ask each other for cards to form pairs, trying to collect the most pairs.
13. War
A simple two-player game where players flip cards and the higher card wins; the goal is to win all the cards.
14. Crazy Eights
A shedding game where players try to be the first to get rid of all their cards by matching the rank or suit of the top casino card.
15. Scopone/Scopone Scientific
An Italian card game played with a 40-card deck, typically involving four players in partnerships.
16. Durak
A popular Russian card game where the objective is to get rid of all your cards, with the last player holding cards being the "fool" (durak).
17. Sh*theads
A fun, fast-paced game where players try to avoid being the last one with cards.
18. Bid Whist
A trick-taking game played with a standard deck, typically involving four players in partnerships.
These games can be played casually with friends or family, and many have variations that can be adapted to suit different player preferences. Enjoy exploring these classic card games!