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Stories, strategy and culture from the world of London card games

March 2026

How to Play Switch Card Game: Complete Rules and Guide

Switch is a classic card game popular across the UK. This complete guide covers setup, basic rules, all power cards, and how to win.

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March 2026

Crazy Eights Rules: How to Play (Complete Guide)

Crazy Eights is a classic card game for 2-6 players. Learn the full rules, setup, special cards, and variations including the UK version called Switch.

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March 2026

Best 2 Player Card Games: 10 Games You Can Play with Just Two People

Looking for fun card games for two people? These are the best 2-player card games using a standard deck, ranked by how entertaining they actually are.

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March 2026

Switch Card Game Rules UK: The Complete London House Rules Guide

The Switch card game rules used in the UK differ significantly from American Crazy Eights. This guide covers every rule, power card, and edge case.

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April 2026

Best Card Games for Groups: 10 Games for 3, 4, 5 or More Players

Planning a game night? These are the best card games for groups of 3 to 8 people, all using a standard deck.

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April 2026

Blackjack Card Game Rules (Not Casino): How to Play the Social Card Game

Blackjack the social card game is completely different from casino Blackjack. This guide explains the rules of the non-gambling version played across the UK.

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April 2026

Fun Card Games You Can Play with a Normal Deck: 15 Games

You do not need to buy anything special. These fun card games all use a standard 52-card deck and work for all ages and group sizes.

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April 2026

How to Play Card Games: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started

New to card games? This beginner guide explains card game basics, the best games to start with, and how to quickly get good.

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April 2026

Switch Card Game Tips: 12 Ways to Win More Often

Improve your Switch card game win rate with these practical tips. From basic principles to advanced tactics, here is everything experienced players do differently.

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April 2026

The History of London Blackjack: From Playground to Online

How London Blackjack evolved from Crazy Eights into a playground classic, why the house rules stuck, and how it went digital.

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January 2026

London Blackjack vs Casino Blackjack: Completely Different Games

Why telling someone you play Blackjack always leads to confusion, and how two completely unrelated games ended up sharing a name.

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January 2026

7 Best Card Games to Play with Friends (Using a Standard Deck)

No special decks needed. These classic card games only require a standard 52-card pack and at least one friend.

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January 2026

How to Win at London Blackjack: 10 Tips from Experienced Players

Stop losing to your mates. These proven strategies will improve your win rate immediately.

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February 2026

How Card Game Rules Change Around the World

The same deck of cards, completely different games. How Crazy Eights evolved into dozens of regional variants.

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February 2026

Playing Cards on the Bus: A Lost London Tradition

Before smartphones took over, card games were the ultimate commuter entertainment. Here is what we have lost.

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February 2026

What is a Shedding Card Game? Types of Card Games Explained

Card games fall into distinct categories. Understanding which type you are playing changes how you think about strategy.

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February 2026

Postcode Rivalries: Why London Competes Over Everything

From football to grime to card games, London has always been a city of local rivalries. Now your postcode can compete in Blackjack too.

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