Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines [shuffle](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shuffle) as a verb "to rearrange to produce a random order."
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What is a safe and accurate technique for shuffling cards?
Especially for games which involve frequent card shuffling by multiple players of decks of uneven sizes is there is a technique for shuffling which is quick and easy for everyone to learn yet also ...
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What is the optimal method to shuffle an organised deck of cards
In a number of games I play there are a play deck and a discard deck (for example Ticket to Ride and Pandemic). The discard deck, by the way the games are constructed, becomes organised as cards are ...
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Does 'shuffle your library' mandate that the cards actually change order?
According to the comprehensive rules, the definition of shuffling is thus:
701.16a To shuffle a library or a face-down pile of cards, randomize the cards within it so that no player knows their ...
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Please recommend a good shuffling machine
The shuffling question What is a safe and accurate technique for shuffling cards? reminded me of a recent game of Munchkin with many expansions that taxed our shuffling endurance to the limit. My ...
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What are the drawbacks of an automatic card shuffler?
I've seen people specifically mention they use automatic shufflers with easily replaceable cards, but what about if it matters if the cards get damaged?
What are the drawbacks to using automatic ...
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What is the best way to shuffle a large deck without damaging the cards?
I'm quite familiar with a few methods of cards, primarily Riffling and Mongean* shuffling. The issue I have with those is that the Riffling shuffle tends to bend cards and wear them out, as well as ...
