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Common Kaiser Rule Variations

Kaiser is a very popular card game in Canada, but in certain regions, it’s often played with distinct variations to the standard rules. In Saskatchewan, a 34-card game with optional Low No Trump bids is common. In Quebec, some players use a completely different set of 32 cards, with 7s being high, Kings low. In … Read more

Yukon Card Game Strategy

How to Play Canadian Card Game Kaiser

Kaiser is a popular Canadian trick-catching card game that’s enjoyed by countless players. It sometimes goes by other names, depending on where it’s played. In Saskatchewan, it’s especially popular among families of German and Ukrainian descents who know it as Three-Spot. Some players in Quebec call it Les Rois. Kaiser is a partnership game for … Read more

How to Play Asshole Drinking Game

Rules for Adult Asshole Drinking Game

Asshole (aka Scum) is a card game for all ages (depending on what you call it, of course). But for adults, it can also be a fun drinking game. Before the game starts, it’s recommended to have some type of alcohol at the ready. Beer, wine, liquor shots – pick your poison! Each player should … Read more

History of Asshole the Card Game

Asshole isn’t your typical card game. Despite its rather derogatory name, Asshole history dates back much further than you might think. It’s based on an ancient genre of “climbing games”, wherein participants must play increasingly higher ranking cards throughout. It’s also considered a “shedding game”, with the objective of being the first to run completely … Read more

Rule Variations for Canadian Salad

How to Play Asshole – Common Rule Variations

Asshole is an incredibly fun card game that ranks players from royalty to low-lives, hence its derogatory name. It’s played all over the world, and is an especially popular drinking game here in Canada. Due to its vast, global favoritism, there are many popular variations to the rules, as well. If you aren’t familiar with … Read more

History of Asshole the Card Game

How to Play Asshole in Canada

Asshole is a card game of great popularity in Canada and many other regions of the world. It goes by a wide range of names, generally depending on where it’s played. In the US, it’s called President, since the rank of winning and losing players scales from highest recognition (President, Vice President…) to lowest (Asshole). … Read more

Largest Bridge Clubs in Canada

Bridge Strategy – Point & Bidding Systems

Countless Canadian players enjoy Contract Bridge, especially Rubber Bridge, every week. Some play for sheer entertainment, others for prestige and even cash prizes. To be among the latter, you’ll need to have a supreme understanding of the rules, a good deal of experience, and a partner of equal aptitude. Applying strategy for Bridge relies predominantly … Read more

History of Bridge - 1942 Bridge Club at Shimer College

History of Bridge and its Emergence in Canada

Bridge is a fascinating card game that’s enjoyed immense popularity throughout Canada for nearly a century. First developed in the 1920s, the game is played throughout the world, albeit with regional rule variations. Canadians tend to prefer the more traditional rules of Contract Bridge, or Rubber Bridge. In tournaments, Duplicate Bridge rules are often applied. … Read more

How to Play Bridge Scoring and Winning

How to Play Bridge – Scoring and Winning (Part 2)

Scoring in Bridge is a complicated system based on a multitude of attributing factors. For that reason, we’ve chosen to write this as a separate section, detailing the complete scoring system. For all other rules, please see Part 1: How to Play Bridge – Rules and Game Play. You may also be interested in reading … Read more

Largest Bridge Clubs in Canada

How to Play Bridge – Rules and Game Play (Part 1)

Bridge is perhaps the most well-constructed card game in the world. It’s extremely popular in North America, where Bridge clubs hold regular events and tournaments. Bridge rules are a bit more complex than other card games, but not difficult to learn with a bit of practice. How to Play Bridge The following set of rules … Read more