Commodore 64 · Board, Card & Party
Card Sharks
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Mike Lorezen |
| Publisher | Accolade |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Mike Lorezen and published by Accolade, Card Sharks arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1987 as a board, card or party game.
It landed about 5 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1987 include The Last Ninja, Gradius and Octapolis. Among the 12 C64 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Card Sharks is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Card Sharks is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
If you like Card Sharks, the Matrix also picks…
Shanghai Deep cut
Mario Party Classic
Mario Party 3 Classic
Mario Party 2 Classic
Crash Bash Classic
Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Card Sharks FAQ
When did Card Sharks come out on the C64?
Card Sharks was released for the Commodore 64 in 1987.
Who made Card Sharks?
It was developed by Mike Lorezen and published by Accolade.
Is Card Sharks multiplayer?
No. Card Sharks is a single-player game.
How long does Card Sharks take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Card Sharks typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Card Sharks on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.