CheatĬheat was one of my favourite games as a kid because I could lie and not get in trouble for it. These offerings are easy to learn and are the perfect introduction to the world of card games. While some of these games are especially popular with children, card games are for everyone. Not everyone grew up playing card games like I did, but it's never too late to start. These games are sorted in order of difficulty, so you can choose those that suit your group's skill level. On those occasions, I looked beyond my usual repertoire of card games so everyone could play. I grew up with three siblings and sometimes we'd all have friends over at once, or our visiting grandparents would want to join the fun. If you have the opposite problem - too many friends and no games come to mind - this list of recommendations is for you. If there's no one around, you can enjoy a ton of games on your own.
(Credit: iStock/Getty Images art: CBC Life)Ĭard games are fantastic entertainment for parties of all sizes.
