Online Class: Card Games Basics

Name: Card Games Basics
Price: 95.00 USD

This course offers an engaging introduction to classic and contemporary card games, enhancing strategic and numerical abilities while providing endless entertainment. Dive into the history and increasingly popular world of card games, from Blackjack to Poker, and learn rules and etiquette that have evolved since their earliest creations in China.

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7

Lessons
18

Exams &
Assignments
2

Hours
average time
0.2

CEUs

Course Description

In this easy-to-follow course discover the fun and easy way to play and win popular card games! You will understand how to play top trick-taking games, point-based and banking card games, some card games for children, classic stand-bys such as BlackJack, Rummy, Stud Poker, , and much more.

Card games are excellent diversions that build numerical, analytical, and strategic skills. Since around the Tenth Century A.D., when the earliest-known cards were created in China, card games have become more and more popular. Since around 1800, the United States has been one of the world's leaders in playing card games and the popularity of games like Blackjack and Poker continue to increase to this day, even to the extent of having online equivalents with no real "cards" whatsoever!

Get the inside deal on many card games, learn the etiquette and terminology, and teach and entertain children, family and friends. Each of these games is explained with an eye on enlightening, instructing, and entertaining both veteran and potential players.

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Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Exploring the Evolution and Essentials of Card Games

From medieval French innovations to American enhancements in card design, the evolution of playing cards reflects centuries of cultural interplay. Key terms and etiquette, such as the concept of announcing trump suits or maintaining composure during games, enrich players' gaming experiences. 29 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-WorkSheet-10476.pdf
Lesson discussions: Card Game Expertise; Reasons for Taking this Course
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Mastering the Art of Card Games: Matching & Exchanging Rummy Variants

Michigan Rummy, using a single deck for small groups, spreads the discard pile to assist players in formulating melds, aiming for a score of 500 first. Polish Rummy is a variant that allows players to take the entire discard pile if desired, intensifying the game's dynamics. 28 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Activity-10478.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Exploring the Strategy and Skills of Point-Based Card Games

In the card game Hearts, the aim is to avoid winning tricks that contain high-point cards like hearts and the Queen of Spades, while Pinochle focuses on accumulating points through strategic melding and trick-taking. The contrasting nature of these games offers a diverse gaming experience, rewarding cautious gameplay in Hearts and aggressive point-gathering in Pinochle. 29 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-WorkSheet-10480.pdf
Complete Assignment: Point-Based Card Games Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Level Up: Discovering the World of Climbing and Banking Card Games

Lesson Summary 5: Climbing and banking card games like Blackjack and President require strategic mastery to ascend in player hierarchy. While Blackjack is about challenging the dealer's hand with calculated stakes, President involves player power exchanges through rapid card play. 28 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-Activity-10482.pdf
Complete Assignment: Climbing and Banking Card Games Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Intro to Trick-Taking Card Games

Trick-taking card games Euchre and Whist provide challenges through trump suits and strategic bidding or following leads for points. Euchre's dynamic bidding system contrasts Whist's straightforward point accumulation, suited for team collaboration. 28 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-WorkSheet-10484.pdf
Complete Assignment: Trick-Taking Car Games Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Poker Unplugged: A Brief Introduction

Borne from European card games, poker is a multifaceted game featuring extensive variants, each offering unique strategic challenges. In this lesson, students are equipped with understanding poker essentials and intricacies of Stud Poker and Texas Hold 'Em, two highly strategic forms of the game. 29 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-Activity-10486.pdf
Complete Assignment: Poker and Its Varients Trial (Optional)
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Lesson Title: A Dive into Fun and Simple Card Games for Kids

Old Maid, Slapjack, and War are classic children's card games that offer a mix of strategy, speed, and fun. This lesson unveils how these games, despite being simple, are loved by all generations. 28 Total Points

Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Downloadable-10488.pdf
Lesson discussions: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion; End of the Course Survey; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

199

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the historical evolution of card games from their origins in China to the development of modern decks in America.
Identify and define key terms in card game terminology, demonstrating an understanding of their role and application in various games.
Define the general rules and characteristics of rummy-style card games, including the creation of melds and scoring systems
Demonstrate the sequence of gameplay and scoring specific to the traditional Canasta game, highlighting the use of melds and wild cards
Recognize the basic rules of Michigan Rummy and Gin Rummy, comparing their similarities and differences related to meld formation and going out strategies
Demonstrate the ability to score in Pinochle by forming valid melds and winning tricks with high-value cards.
Identify and describe the strategy needed to minimize point accumulation in Hearts by managing high-ranking cards effectively.
Define the point values of different cards in Blackjack and calculate the total value of a given hand
Explain the rank order of cards in President and determine which cards can beat a given play
Identify and describe the rules and gameplay structure of Euchre, including the role of the trump suit and the scoring system.
Summarize the basic gameplay and scoring mechanics of Whist, emphasizing the importance of trump suits and trick-taking strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of poker gameplay by explaining the betting procedures and variations found in Stud Poker and Texas Hold 'Em.
Identify and describe the key rules and hand rankings in poker, including those specific to Stud Poker and Texas Hold 'Em.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Card Games Basics

Course Number: 32860

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It�s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Last Updated: February 2024

CEU Value: 0.2 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars