Card Spin

(Also known as: Cover Me)

Throwing collectible Football cards or similar in turn until one lands on top of another at which point you win all the cards in play.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Each player starts with a batch of collectible cards, often Football related but any will do. Alternatively, play with normal playing cards but not for keeps.

  • Step 2.

    Players sit in a line facing a wall with 2-5m space for the playing area.

  • Step 3.

    Taking turns, players take a card between their first and second fingers, and spin them across the playing area, aiming for a card already in play.

  • Step 4.

    If your card land touching another card, you win all the cards in play. if not, then the next player goes.

  • The Winner

    The winner is the last player to hold any cards, i.e. all of the cards.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years
  • Team: No
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Children's Party
  • Essential Equipment - Other: Card collection
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy