V is for Ving-et-un
Ving-et-un literally means “21” so it won’t come as much surprise that it’s a 18th/19th century name for what we call Blackjack these days. It was a favorite of the French court and Marie Antoinette, before she had children and became more somber.
I have fond memories of playing Blackjack with my great-grandfather, even though he always won and most probably cheated. :) But because of those memories, I always feel rather nostalgic when I play card games....
I have fond memories of playing Blackjack with my great-grandfather, even though he always won and most probably cheated. :) But because of those memories, I always feel rather nostalgic when I play card games....
I played Blackjack and Slapjack :) with an older brother who always won. I didn't know the game was this old.
ReplyDeleteUmmmmm... Grandma cheated a lot... I never knew Papa to cheat... but who knows? ^.^ Maybe that's how he continued to remain competitive with her when they played against each other! I'm very glad you have fond memories of that... as do I! Love, Dad
ReplyDeleteMy theory is that Papa was just better at it... Anyway, it makes me feel better about the fact that I never won! :)
DeleteI love you, Dad. :)
My dad taught me to play blackjack and pinochle, unfortunately I've forgotten how to play them both.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma and I used to play Rummy. Until you mentioned it, I had forgotten all about that! Thanks fro bringing up some fond memories. :-)
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