Learn to Play Cards

Learn to play 21 popular card games with step-by-step lessons, interactive quizzes, visual card table demonstrations — and hands-on Skill Drills that train you on real tables.

New to cards? Start with a two-minute illustrated introduction: suits, ranks, how trump works, and a short history of playing cards told with real museum pieces, from China to the Joker.

Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up before game night, Learn Cards breaks down each game into bite-sized lessons that teach you the rules, strategy, and terminology you need to play with confidence. Then Practice drills turn that knowledge into instinct.

GAMES INCLUDED
- Casino Classics: Texas Hold'em Poker, Blackjack, Seven-Card Stud
- Trick-Taking: Hearts, Spades, Euchre, Bridge, Pinochle
- Rummy & Melding: Gin Rummy, Canasta, Cribbage
- Solitaire: Klondike, Pyramid
- Family Favorites: Go Fish, Old Maid, War, Crazy Eights, Spoons, Spit, Kings in the Corner, Bullshit

SKILL DRILLS — PRACTICE ON REAL TABLES
No lessons required — jump straight in:
- Blackjack Basic Strategy: random hands, you make the call — hit, stand, double, split, or surrender — with instant coaching on every decision
- Cribbage Count Your Hand: score the show yourself, then see the full breakdown of fifteens, pairs, runs, flush, and nobs
- Follow the Rules (Hearts, Spades & Euchre): tap a legal card as tricky situations come at you — must-follow-suit, broken hearts and spades, and Euchre's infamous left bower
- Texas Hold'em Who Wins?: read a showdown and call it — you, your opponent, or a split pot — then see both best hands and why
Master a skill category and it earns you CardIQ — drills reward real skill, not grinding.

PLAY HEARTS AGAINST THE COMPUTER
Play whole games against three computer opponents at Beginner, Standard or Expert. Every card you play gets a grade with a one-line reason, and the coach can give hints and let you undo.

FEATURES
- A beginner's introduction to the deck, with real historical cards from museum collections
- A short animated intro for every game
- 130 structured lessons across 21 card games
- 6 skill drills with endless generated situations and instant animated feedback
- Interactive quizzes after every lesson to test your knowledge
- Visual card table demonstrations showing real game scenarios
- Progress syncs across your devices with iCloud — no account needed, and a new phone or reinstall won't lose your progress
- Built-in glossary with game-specific terminology
- CardIQ ranking system that tracks your progress across all games
- Earn certificates of completion for each game you master
- Share your certificates as polished PDF documents
- Game Center leaderboards and 25 achievements
- Progress tracking with XP and skill ranks from Novice to Grandmaster
- Designed for iPhone and iPad, with VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support

HOW IT WORKS
1. Pick a card game
2. Work through lessons at your own pace
3. Take quizzes to lock in what you learned
4. Sharpen your instincts with Practice drills
5. Earn your certificate when you complete all lessons with 80%+ score
6. Climb the CardIQ leaderboard

Learn Cards is the perfect companion for game nights, family gatherings, or anyone who wants to finally understand how Bridge bidding works.