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Card games are a general term for games played using standard playing cards (52-card deck) or dedicated decks. Various types exist including trick-taking games like Poker and Blackjack, dedicated card games like UNO and Dominion, and trading card games (TCGs) like Magic: The Gathering. They are enjoyed in diverse settings such as parties, travel, and competitive scenes due to their accessibility regardless of location or number of players.

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  <item>
    <code>01</code>
    <slug>poker</slug>
    <name>Poker</name>
    <description>A card game where players compete with hand rankings and psychological warfare.</description>
    <category>Playing Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Medium to High</difficulty>
    <gameType>Vying Game</gameType>
    <playTime>30 minutes to several hours</playTime>
    <players_max>10</players_max>
    <players_min>2</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>02</code>
    <slug>blackjack</slug>
    <name>Blackjack</name>
    <description>A game where players compete against the dealer to get closest to 21 points.</description>
    <category>Playing Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Low to Medium</difficulty>
    <gameType>Banking Game</gameType>
    <playTime>5 to 15 minutes</playTime>
    <players_max>7</players_max>
    <players_min>2</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>03</code>
    <slug>daifugo</slug>
    <name>Daifugo (President)</name>
    <description>A Japanese-origin card game where players play stronger cards than the previous player.</description>
    <category>Playing Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Low</difficulty>
    <gameType>Climbing Game</gameType>
    <playTime>10 to 30 minutes</playTime>
    <players_max>8</players_max>
    <players_min>3</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>04</code>
    <slug>baba-nuki</slug>
    <name>Old Maid</name>
    <description>A game where players pair matching cards and the one holding the Joker loses.</description>
    <category>Playing Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Low</difficulty>
    <gameType>Matching Game</gameType>
    <playTime>5 to 15 minutes</playTime>
    <players_max>6</players_max>
    <players_min>3</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>05</code>
    <slug>sevens</slug>
    <name>Sevens (Fan Tan)</name>
    <description>A puzzle-like card game where players lay cards in sequence around the 7s.</description>
    <category>Playing Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Low</difficulty>
    <gameType>Layout Game</gameType>
    <playTime>10 to 20 minutes</playTime>
    <players_max>6</players_max>
    <players_min>2</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>06</code>
    <slug>speed</slug>
    <name>Speed</name>
    <description>A two-player game of reflexes and judgment where players quickly play cards.</description>
    <category>Playing Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Low</difficulty>
    <gameType>Speed Game</gameType>
    <playTime>3 to 10 minutes</playTime>
    <players_max>2</players_max>
    <players_min>2</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>07</code>
    <slug>uno</slug>
    <name>UNO</name>
    <description>A game where players match colors and numbers to discard cards, and the first to empty their hand wins.</description>
    <category>Dedicated Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Low</difficulty>
    <gameType>Shedding Game</gameType>
    <playTime>10 to 30 minutes</playTime>
    <players_max>10</players_max>
    <players_min>2</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>08</code>
    <slug>dominion</slug>
    <name>Dominion</name>
    <description>The representative deck-building game where players strengthen their deck during play.</description>
    <category>Dedicated Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>Medium</difficulty>
    <gameType>Deck-Building Game</gameType>
    <playTime>30 minutes</playTime>
    <players_max>4</players_max>
    <players_min>2</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>09</code>
    <slug>magic-the-gathering</slug>
    <name>Magic: The Gathering</name>
    <description>The world&apos;s first trading card game featuring deck construction and competitive play.</description>
    <category>Trading Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>High</difficulty>
    <gameType>TCG/CCG</gameType>
    <playTime>20 minutes to 1 hour</playTime>
    <players_max>2</players_max>
    <players_min>2</players_min>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>10</code>
    <slug>bridge</slug>
    <name>Bridge</name>
    <description>A four-player trick-taking game requiring advanced strategy.</description>
    <category>Playing Card Games</category>
    <difficulty>High</difficulty>
    <gameType>Trick-Taking Game</gameType>
    <playTime>30 minutes to 2 hours</playTime>
    <players_max>4</players_max>
    <players_min>4</players_min>
  </item>
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