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I’ve been trying to get my younger cousins into card games but they’re way more interested in video games and TikTok. Anyone got good ideas for making old-school card games fun for the younger crowd? Feels like a challenge!

Totally get where you’re coming from! I had a similar situation with my niece and nephew. I found that adding little rewards or silly penalties for losing makes things way more exciting for them. There’s also this article, https://www.rvcj.com/nostalgia-how-retr ... n-designs/, that suggests mixing classic rules with modern twists, like incorporating some music or creating a tournament bracket. We even let the kids make up their own rules sometimes, which they love. Turning it into a mini-event, with snacks and maybe a small prize, keeps everyone engaged.

Kids these days have so many distractions, but I’ve noticed they do get into it if there’s a competitive element. Making it into a team game or keeping score on a whiteboard helps, too.