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Stories about the Spanish deck, the rules explained plainly, details about our decks and project news.
Probability and chance ·
Probability for beginners using cards
A Spanish deck is the perfect classroom for probability. Learn the basics with examples involving oros (coins), ases (aces) and triunfos (trumps), without complicated formulae.
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Dominoes and dice ·
Basic dominó (dominoes) strategies to improve your game
Dominó (dominoes) may look like a game of chance, but there is plenty of strategy involved. Learn the basics of leading, controlling numbers, getting rid of doubles and reading your partner’s play.
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Spanish history and leisure ·
The cafés where games went on forever
For more than a century, Spanish cafés were places for conversation, dominoes and cards. We look back at games that began over coffee and seemed never to end.
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What does it mean to put your cards on the table?
Putting your cards on the table means speaking openly and making your intentions clear. Here’s where the expression comes from and how it’s used.
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Curiosities ·
How many times do you really need to shuffle?
A famous mathematical study found that it takes around seven riffle shuffles to thoroughly mix a 52-card deck. Here’s what that means for a Spanish deck.
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