The 10 Best Card Games for 2 Players

The best two-player card games test strategy and wit without needing a group. Whether you want a quick game you can learn in minutes or a classic that rewards years of practice, these ten are the sharpest picks in the deck when it's just you and one opponent.

1
Cribbage - 2-4 players
Cribbage
2-4 players · Medium · Long
2
Gin Rummy - 2 players
Gin Rummy
2 players · Medium · Long
3
Spite and Malice - 2 players
Spite and Malice
2 players · Medium · Long
4
Piquet - 2 players
Piquet
2 players · Hard · Long
5
Bezique - 2 players
Bezique
2 players · Hard · Long
6
Speed - 2 players
Speed
2 players · Easy · Short
7
German Whist - 2 players
German Whist
2 players · Medium · Medium
8
Egyptian Ratscrew - 2-6 players
Egyptian Ratscrew
2-6 players · Easy · Medium
9
Double Solitaire - 2 players
Double Solitaire
2 players · Medium · Medium
10
Honeymoon Bridge - 2 players
Honeymoon Bridge
2 players · Hard · Long

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