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Dominoes and dice ·
Dominó (dominoes): the most popular ways to play
From dominó por parejas (partnership dominoes) to individual play, dominó a robar (draw dominoes) and points-based games, there are plenty of ways to play dominoes. Here are the most popular versions in Spain and how they differ.
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Spanish history and leisure ·
Popular card games by region in Spain
Mus (a card game) in the north, Guiñote (a card game) in Aragon, Cuatrola (a card game) in Castile and León, and Brisca (a card game) and Tute (a card game) just about everywhere. Here’s a simple regional guide to Spain’s card games.
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Spanish history and leisure ·
The culture of village card games
In Spanish villages, the daily card game was almost an institution, with set times, lifelong playing partners and tournaments during local festivities. Here’s how it used to be, and what remains today.
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Expressions ·
What does it mean to play your cards right?
Playing your cards right means making the most of what you have. We explore what the expression means, where it comes from and why it fits card games so well.
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Curiosities ·
What are the odds of being dealt all four ases (aces)?
The odds of being dealt all four aces from a 40-card Spanish deck depend on your hand size: roughly 1 in 18,278 with 5 cards, 1 in 2,611 with 7, and 1 in 435 with 10.
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