Play Card Games
Choose a card game that suits the children's ages and the number of players, then learn it together around a table.
Suitable for
- Age
- 5–12 years
- Group size
- 3–5 children
- Place
- Indoors
- Equipment
- standard deck of playing cards
Duration: 15–60 minutes · Energy level: Calm
How to play
- 1Choose a game at Norske kortspillTry War (Krig), Black Peter (Svarteper) or Go Fish (Hopp i havet). Filter by age, player count, playing time and game type to find a good match.Open website in a new tab
- 2
Find the cards you need and clear a comfortable playing surface.
- 3
Explain the aim and demonstrate one practice round with the cards face up.
- 4
Play a short round and help one another with turns and rules.
- 5
Decide whether to play again or choose a different game.
Variations
- Begin with a simple game based only on matching suits or values.
- Play in pairs so a younger child can work with an older player.
- Choose a patience game when one child wants to play alone.
Tip
Choose a short game you can finish instead of starting a long game that will have to stop halfway through a round.
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