The Most Socializing Game

Each game has its own unique rules, thus creating a certain atmosphere for its players. The games can be involving, competitive, logical, etc. However, there is a card game, used to be the most socializing one, named klaverjassen. Klaverjassen is a Dutch game, originated around 1890–95 and has deep roots all over Europe.

Now it’s very wide-spread in Netherlands and is beloved by a huge variety of people of different ages, different works and habits. The secret of the klaverjassen’s popularity, I think, is in its special ability to unite people, as klaverjassen is very helpful to socialize for a long time without feeling boring or frustrated.

Why Klaverjassen?

When there are a lot of people gathered at the table, they often play klaverjassen for fun, to amuse themselves and not to get distracted from their conversations. Klaverjassen is really the best game for all these requirements. Its rules are simple, it’s played quickly and smoothly. Moreover, klaverjassen cannot be referred to highly competitive games, because it’s more of luck and logic to win.

In addition, every group of players is free to set their own klaverjassen rules and alter the existing ones. Therefore, the game became very flexible and comfortable to play. Everyone is satisfied in it: both families and friends are fond of it. Even total strangers play klaverjassen in pubs and cafes, as this game helps them to get to know each other better, to get acquainted, to make friends.

Lots of Joy and Relax in One Bundle

Frankly speaking, making friends is not so easy, when you have a busy life and loads of work. Communication is a great way out, but it can’t be the only thing to do all the time. Therefore, klaverjassen is the best choice to get along well. This game helps to understand each other better due to being played by pairs. Certainly, each player wants to win, but only a pair wins. So, backing up your partner is often a shortcut to the victory. All these slight non-verbal sings, fast meaningful glances are very useful things to master. At the same time it is lots of fun! Not only playing klaverjassen, even watching it gives you a decent relax and precious moments of rest.

So, you still don’t know what to do this evening? You have no plans for a weekend? Get yourself out of a usual routine and play klaverjassen!

Jan Kaas is specialized in writing about klaverjassen and online klaverjassen.