A Game for the Rainy Days

Ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve made plans to go out with friends and have fun under the sun, only to have it rain once you’ve hit the road? Though you’d think that you have the lousiest luck ever, you’d be surprised at how many people find themselves in similar situations each day. Rain has always been the bane in people’s outdoor plans for centuries but ever wonder how people got by the boredom of having absolutely nothing to do in the old days? During those times people didn’t have to look far because they knew that even a simple card game like Klaverjass could turn a dull rained out day into a fun and exciting one.

The great thing about Klaverjassen is that you don’t ever need to go outside just to have fun. People simply needed to open the drawer, take out a deck of cards, turn it into a piquet deck and then play the game. But it gets even better because another great thing about Klaverjassen is that so long as there are people who know how to play the game, everything is all set. Heck, even people without any background can still participate. In fact, in this Dutch trick taking card game, learning is half the fun. There are a lot of laughs and great times to be had when teaching novice friends the in and outs of the game.

Though Klaverjassen has been regarded to be a highly competitive game where skill and teamwork are essential traits needed to win the game, it has another side to it. If you’re quite the professional Klaverjass player, take this time to sit back and enjoy yourself, you are among friends after all. But be reminded that in this type of situation, playing Klaverjassen isn’t about winning but having fun and getting the most out of your rained out day. Who knows, if everyone had loads of fun, this might even give birth to a new tradition among your friends. Soon, you might even find yourself hosting Klaverjassen night at your home.

Though rain has always been the blight of many outdoor activities it should in no way hamper your plans to socialize with friends. The smartest thing you could do is not to let it ruin your fun and set your sights to getting the best out of the situation. Not only will you enjoy yourself greatly but you’ll also learn to appreciate the rain.
Jan Kaas is specialized in writing about klaverjassen and online klaverjassen.