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Alpha Playing Cards are more
than just a game,
they are a deck of 74 cards that can be used to play several different
games. Currently there are 14 different games that can be played with a
deck of Alpha Playing Cards. There are solitaire games and multi-player
games. And there are word game and non-word games.
One of the things that you will notice about
Alpha Playing Cards is the semi-wild vowels. There are two vowels on
each vowel card. Simply rotate the card to the vowel you need. This
allows you to have more of those much needed, but normally less available
letters in your hand. You
can purchase the original Alpha Playing Cards for only 5.95
(Sorry USA Only)
The
Games
There are currently 14 different games that can be played with a
deck of Alpha Playing Cards. There are also new games being created
and on the way. So,
remember to stop by every once and in while to see what's new. You can download
the rules for any of the current games here by clicking on the name
of the game. All rules are in a pdf.
Non-Word Games
(Games that do
not require you to make words)
| Game
Name |
Players |
Description |
| AlphabetBang |
2-3 |
A fast paced
game where you need to be quick on the AlphabetBang. |
| TakeTwo |
2-6 |
Be the first
to get rid of your cards and win (only if it was that easy) |
| ThreeBeTween |
2-6 |
A push your
luck game of chance. (Coming Soon) |
Word Games
(Games that do
require you to make words)
| Game
Name |
Players |
Description |
| 6x6 |
1 |
A
solitaire game in a 6x6 grid |
| AlphaGrams |
2-5 |
The
classic game of Anagrams adapted to Alpha Playing Cards. |
| AlphaRummy
500 |
2-4 |
Based
on the card game Rummy 500 |
| AlphaWar |
2 |
Based
on the card game War (an easy word game) |
Consonants
NEW |
3-6 |
The Alpha counterpart
of the classic card game Hearts. |
| Lost
for Words |
2 |
A 2 player word
strategy game loosely based on
Lost Cities |
| makeAword |
1-6 |
A very simple
word game for little kids. |
| NewWord |
2-6 |
Make a
new word using your cards and your opponent's word |
| War
of Words |
2 |
A 2 player word
strategy game loosely based on
Shotten-Totten |
| WordSnake |
2-5 |
A fast
paced simultaneous game, lots of fun. |
| WordSolitaire |
1 |
Another
solitaire game with 3 levels of play |
Word Games:Unless
otherwise noted, in order for a word to qualify in the word games,
it must be in a current dictionary. Words may not be abbreviated,
proper nouns, or a foreign language.
Awards
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Learning
Magazine
2001
Teachers' Choice Award
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Parent
to Parent
2006
Adding Wisdom Award
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Creative
Child Magazine
2006
Game of the Year Award
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