Pagat documents rules for card games in multiple languages, with an alphabetical index for browsing.

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About Pagat

Pagat is a long-running website that documents rules for hundreds of traditional card and tile games from around the world. It offers multiple browsing options including alphabetical, classified (by game mechanism, objective, or equipment), player count, regional, and category-specific indexes for game types such as gambling games, solitaire, domino games, proprietary games and user-submitted invented games. The site was founded in 1995 and is edited by John McLeod, with content contributed by readers globally.

Key features

  • Alphabetical index of hundreds of card and tile game rules
  • Classified index sorting games by mechanism, objective and equipment
  • Player number index for games suited to 2 to 6 players
  • Regional index of games organized by country or region
  • Dedicated sections for gambling, solitaire, domino and invented games
  • English and German language options for site content
Best for: The site is most useful for players seeking rules for traditional, regional or lesser-known card and tile games.
Good for
  • Hosts the largest online collection of card and tile game rules
  • Long-running resource founded in 1995 with regular content updates
  • Includes user-contributed invented games and regional variants from global players
Watch out for
  • Language options are limited to English and German only
  • Content scope is restricted to traditional card and tile games
  • Primarily provides rule documentation with no mentioned interactive gameplay features

Pagat at a glance

Website
pagat.com
Type
Website
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Platforms
Web
Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Pagat FAQ

What types of games does Pagat include rules for?
Pagat documents rules for hundreds of traditional card and tile games from around the world, including gambling games, solitaire, domino games, proprietary games and user-submitted invented games.
Who is responsible for the content on Pagat?
The site is edited by John McLeod, and was founded in 1995.
Can visitors submit their own game rules or feedback?
Yes, the site accepts reader contributions of newly created games and variations, as well as reports of errors or suggestions for improvements.
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