Card games for 5 players range from classic trick-taking games like Oh Hell to popular rummy-style games such as Contract Rummy. To make your search easier, this article divides the best card games for five players into a few categories based on their type and characteristics.

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This is a list of traditional card and tile games that are designed for or work well with five players. Each game is listed just once - for alternative names see the general alphabetical index . For each game the configuration of players and the type and number of cards or tiles is listed.

We’ve compiled the best card games for 6+ players, covering everything from easy-to-learn classics to hilarious party games and strategic trick-taking challenges. We break down each game by type, explaining why it works so well for parties, game nights, or any large group setting.