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GamesWhy I Prefer Playing with the 2s, 3s, and 4s: A Mathematician’s Discussion
In Rook, it is very popular to remove the 2s, 3s, and 4s from each of the four colors. This amounts to 12 cards less and 3 fewer rounds per game. This makes each game shorter. However, I have a suggestion as to why this takes away from inherent challenge of the game, and ultimately […]
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GamesFamily that plays together…
Why do you play rook? I’ll tell you why I love playing rook. Yes, I love the strategy. I love playing games to try and outwit my opponents. That’s always been part of it. But if I were to try an put together my number one reason why I play rook (or any […]
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GamesTeach Kids Math [Card Game]: A Fun Way to Learn Important Math Concepts
A small twist on the game of memory match and go fish make a fun yet powerful learning game that gets kids practicing math. Rooted in base ten, matching cards to add up to 10 is an essential concept to set kids up for excelling in mathematics at the early stage of their lives. My daughter […]
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GamesHow to Play Rook: A Complete Walk-through
Rook can be a complex game, especially if you have only played a few times. The best way to learn is just to play…but if you don’t have a few friends to play with, watching a how-to video is about the next closest option. In this video, I deal out a sample game of […]
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GamesNew Deck of Fully Plastic UNO Cards Now Available
For over 9 years, 57 cards has been producing high quality, long-lasting, durable, waterproof cards that worked perfect for the card game Rook. However, as many people who love Rook also like other games, we would often receive the question: “We are big fans of your cards, do you offer any other types of […]
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GamesUNO Card Game: A Classic Game to Sharpen the Mind
UNO has become one of the most popular card games outside of a regular deck of poker. As much as I love Rook, Phase 10, Dutch Blitz, or other similar card games, the clear powerhouse of the group is UNO. Uno can be both be simple for young ones to learn, yet challenging for seasoned […]
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Games
4 Reasons to have a Weekly Game Night
There’s something about getting together with friends once a week to play your favorite board game, card game, or some sort of competitive gaming (sort of works with video games as well, but only if you are actually going to the same location). Whether you are a highly competitive individual that thinks about strategy for […]