Pla(y)in' Cards

There seems to be a curious snobbery amongst hobby gamers regarding one of the oldest forms of game around, playing cards. It’s doubly odd because classic games that have survived the test of time are often celebrated, or at the very least admired rather than ignored. It’s trebly odd because a lot of card games a very good indeed and can, of course, be enjoyed for a tiny fraction of the price of a board game which as an important consideration in this time of rising prices.