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Stories about the Spanish deck, the rules explained plainly, details about our decks and project news.
Expressions ·
What does it mean to have a good hand?
Having a good hand can mean holding good cards, while a similar Spanish expression means having a knack for something. We explain both meanings and where each comes from.
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Spanish history and leisure ·
Leisure in Spanish Taverns
Wine, conversation, music and cards. For centuries, taverns were at the heart of everyday leisure in Spain. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere and the games people played.
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Game psychology ·
Why do we enjoy playing games so much?
Playing is something we share with many animals, and we don’t give it up as adults. We explore what makes games fun and why card games keep us coming back.
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Game objects ·
Why are coins round?
Most of the world’s coins are round because they are easy to make, hard-wearing and comfortable to carry. Marked edges also make it easier to spot if someone has clipped metal from the rim.
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Probability and chance ·
How the brain misleads our intuition about chance
We think a coin ‘must’ land on heads after five tails, or that a streak ‘has’ to end. Here are the mental shortcuts that confuse us when it comes to chance.
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