Anyone for Cards?
| Anyone for Cards? | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Random Games[2] |
| Publisher(s) | Capstone Software |
| Platform(s) | Windows[3] |
| Release | 1994[1] |
| Genre(s) | Digital tabletop |
Anyone for Cards? is a 1994 video game from Capstone Software.
Gameplay
[edit]Anyone for Cards? offers a customizable digital card game experience, featuring 11 traditional and lesser-known games like Cribbage, Pinochle, and Oh Hell. Players personalize their play area with various textures, backgrounds, and card backs—including whimsical choices like kittens. Each session begins with an animated introduction and allows users to select from 18 cartoon-style opponents with distinct playing styles and personalities. While these characters communicate via speech balloons, the game lacks voice interaction and multiplayer options. Gameplay spans multiple skill levels, from beginner to moderate difficulty, with a Practice Mode that reveals all players' cards to support learning. Rules are provided through a manual and online help.[4]
Development
[edit]Anyone for Cards? is a product of Random Games, a company founded in 1985.[2]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| All Game Guide | 3.5/5[5] |
| Computer Game Review | 84%[6] |
| PC Gamer | 72%[4] |
PC Gamer said "Anyone For Cards? isn’t a bad game; it does what it sets out to do, and includes games you won’t find in many packages. But it doesn’t do as much as it could, and all the cute window-dressing will probably get tiresome if you’re really serious about your cards.[4]
The game was awarded "The Gilbert Gottfried Award for Most Irritating Inhabitant of a CD-ROM" in 1995 by Electronic Entertainment.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Game". Soft World Magazine (in Chinese). 1994. p. 48. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ a b "GT Interactive Unleashes 'Vikings: The Strategy of Ultimate Conquest'; Title Marks Company's First Strategy Adventure". Business Wire. 14 March 1996. Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2025 – via The Free Library.
- ^ "Anyone for Cards?". CD-ROM Magazine (in Spanish). May 1995. p. 7. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Craig, Daniel (January 1995). "Anyone for Cards?". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 20 August 1999. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Anyone for Cards?". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Anyone for Cards? Review". Computer Game Review. December 1994. p. 28. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "The Murphys". Electronic Entertainment. March 1995. p. 51. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)