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Spanish history and leisure ·
Traditional Basque games: from Mus (Basque cards) to pelota (Basque ball)
The Basque Country has one of Spain’s richest gaming traditions, from Mus (Basque cards) and pelota (Basque ball) to herri kirolak (rural sports). Discover these traditional games and what makes them special.
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Culture ·
Spanish traditions around card games
An after-lunch game, a tournament at the local festival, the loser buying the coffee… In Spain, cards come with their own rituals. Here are some of the most deep-rooted traditions.
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Expressions ·
What does ‘betting big’ mean?
‘Betting big’ on something means making a strong commitment to an idea, a project or a person. Here’s what the phrase means and why you don’t need money to use it.
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Spanish history and leisure ·
Traditional games of Castile
From calva (wooden-target throwing), tanga (coin-and-peg throwing), bolos (skittles) and rana (frog target game) to Cuatrola (four-player trick-taking) and Tute (trick-taking cards), explore Castile’s traditional games and their place in village squares and bars.
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Curiosities ·
Why do we shuffle the cards before playing?
Shuffling may seem like a simple ritual, but it makes every game fair and unique. Here’s why we shuffle the cards and what would happen if we didn’t.
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