Types of Card Games
Card games are classified by their core mechanic. At OnlineCardGames.io, we offer games from several major categories.
Quick Reference
| Type | Core Mechanic | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Trick-Taking | Win rounds with highest card | Hearts, Spades |
| Matching (Rummy) | Form sets and runs | Gin Rummy, Tonk |
| Patience (Solitaire) | Sort cards to foundations | FreeCell, Yukon |
| Climbing | Play higher combinations | Big Two, President |
| Shedding | Discard all cards first | Crazy Eights, UNO |
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Outplay Games
Trick-Taking Games
Win rounds with the highest card. Hearts, Spades, Bridge...
Plain-Trick Games
Only the number of tricks matters...
Point-Trick Games
Specific cards have point values...
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Collecting Games
Matching (Rummy) Games
Form melds: sets and runs...
Fishing Games
Capture cards from a pool by matching...
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Emptying Games
Shedding Games
Race to discard all cards first...
Climbing Games
Play higher combinations to empty hand...
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Solo Games
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Comparing & Banking
Banking Games
Players vs dealer. Blackjack, Baccarat...
Comparing Games
Compare hand strength. War, Brag...
Vying Games
Active bluffing and strategy...