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Shuffling cards is an important part of most card games. Shuffling mixes the cards so that they are in a random order. This keeps the game fair because no one knows where specific cards are in the deck.
There are several ways to shuffle cards. Some methods are easy for beginners, and others take more practice.
Overhand Shuffle
The overhand shuffle is one of the easiest ways to shuffle cards.
To do an overhand shuffle:
Hold the deck in one hand.
Use your other hand to pull small groups of cards from the top.
Let those cards fall into your other hand.
Repeat this several times until the cards are mixed.
This is a simple and common way to shuffle cards at home.
Riffle Shuffle
The riffle shuffle is the shuffle you often see in casinos and movies.
To do a riffle shuffle:
Split the deck into two equal halves.
Hold one half in each hand.
Bend the cards slightly.
Release the cards so they fall and interleave with each other.
Push the two halves back together into one deck.
This shuffle mixes cards very well but takes practice to do smoothly.
Pile Shuffle
A pile shuffle is often used to count cards and mix them at the same time.
To do a pile shuffle:
Deal cards one at a time into several piles on the table.
When all cards are dealt into piles, stack the piles back together.
This method is slow but helps make sure all cards are present.
How Much Should You Shuffle?
In most card games, the deck should be shuffled several times before dealing. Many people shuffle 5 to 7 times to mix the cards well.
Summary
Shuffling cards mixes the deck so the game is fair.
Common ways to shuffle include:
Overhand shuffle
Riffle shuffle
Pile shuffle
Learning to shuffle well is an important basic skill for card games.
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