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Card Games from Around the World

Posted on July 20, 2017August 9, 2017 by Great Bridge Links

By learning, teaching, and playing these bad boys, you can feel like you’ve journeyed to a different place without even leaving your kitchen table. Here are a few of our favourites along with recommendations for some country-specific snacks you could serve alongside to enhance the experience even more.

Suit Up! How We Got To Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds and Spades

Posted on July 11, 2017July 21, 2017 by Great Bridge Links

It wasn’t until about the 15th century that our four modern suits evolved, probably in France. But how on earth did we end up with these four rather disparate icons? And why red and black? Let’s delve into the dirty details.

Cards on TV Roundup

Posted on June 6, 2017July 21, 2017 by Great Bridge Links

We can’t be the only ones who feel a little tingly inside when we’re watching our favourite TV show and they happen to be playing cards. Here’s our round-up of some card games on TV shows, including poker, blackjack and, of course, the game of Bridge. Add yours to our list!

Don’t Forget the Joker

Posted on May 28, 2017July 21, 2017 by Great Bridge Links

We can thank the joker playing card for giving its face to the crazed, maniacal Batman villain, but let's check out more on this card’s not-so-mysterious origins and use through history.

Card Prodigies: The Youngest in Cards

Posted on May 11, 2017July 21, 2017 by Great Bridge Links

Can you remember the first time you spotted a deck of cards as a kid and thought, wow that looks really cool? Check out some of the world's most successful young card players.