Card Games/Game Types
The object of a trick-taking game is to take (or avoid taking) tricks, or groups of cards played simultaneously or in turn.
There's a further section explaining this style of game on much further detail.
Examples
Families
Matching Games
editThe object of matching games is to play groups of matching cards before your opponent(s).
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Casino and Gambling Card Games
editGames designed specifically for playing in Casinos or for gambling purposes.
Examples.
Solitaire
editSolitaire or Patience style games are typically single player games with a unique set-up with the goal being to get specific cards to the foundations.
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Shedding Card Games
editThe object of a shedding game is to get rid of all of one's cards.
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Accumulating Card Games
editThe object of an accumulating game is to get all the cards.
Fishing Card Games
editDrinking Card Games
editDrinking Games are typically designed around drinking, though standard games can be adapted for this purpose.
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Miscellaneous Card Games
editAll other games that don't fit into one of the above categories.
These games often have unique rules and propriety decks.