Comments on: 8 easy card games to rock any party… er, fellowship

By: The 4 healthy habits of highly effective Christians

The 4 healthy habits of highly effective Christians — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:41:49 +0000

[...] Think Ultimate Frisbee or rockin’ some card games. [...]

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:38:53 +0000

So I’ve heard. I should have included that one because it’s one I know how to play. I’m horrible, though, and don’t usually get involved with it.

The first time I tried it, I played with 10 people. I’m told that might have given me a bad experience from the start because of the insanity of it all with that many players. :>)

That said, I know more than a couple friends who love it. Great addition.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: Ryan Tate

Ryan Tate — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:20:15 +0000

Dutch Blitz is a crazy game we rock out. Watch out though, it can get ugly.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:28:45 +0000

First off, ice cream is simply outstanding anytime of year (or day or night, etc.).

Enjoy the games. I’ve played some over the past couple days too. It’s lots of fun – I’ve really enjoyed it. I especially like learning new games and starting in on the different strategies.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: amanda!

amanda! — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:34:42 +0000

Well I think we’re going to play some card games in the local ice cream place (I know, ice cream in February? yes, I am crazy) while our house is being looked at by a potential buyer. Prayers all around! I’ll let you know which on we liked best.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:53:58 +0000

Yes, I know what you mean. It can certainly turn into self-depreciation day when I still haven’t started my second circle on the board when others are worried about close wins.

I think both those games are fun because there’s really no objective way to win – it’s all about knowing people and knowing how they’ll guess.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: David Knapp

David Knapp — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:34:32 +0000

Apples to Apples is great. We left our copy in Germany the last time we where there to help with the Germans English.

We always play Imagineiff at my wife’s parent’s house. I like the game even though I always lose.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:27:10 +0000

Nice suggestion. Ah, the power of persuasion strategy. So how long does the “letting ‘em win” go on before you begin to let ‘em have it?

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:23:27 +0000

I almost added something about that. Thanks for bringing it up.

About five years ago, my mom dove over a table to snag a spoon from a man during some “Christian” fellowship. It got tense. Since then, she’s had quite the reputation.

Thing is, I grew up with her, so it wasn’t anything new to me.

I tend to gravitate toward the EMT-required games too. I mean, when someone’s favorite game is Slapjack, you know you’re in for some physical card playing.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: Katie L.

Katie L. — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:06:06 +0000

Yeah, my friend Cowboy Andrew taught me. He said the best way to reel people in is to go easy the first round, let them take a lot of tricks, and they’ll be hooked. It’s true.