The X-Files Collectible Card Game The X-Files Collectible Card Game The X-Files Collectible Card Game (XF:CCG or X-Files CCG) is an out-of-print collectible card game based on the "X-Files" fictional universe. It was created by the US Playing Card Company (USPCC). The "Premier Set" was first released in 1996 and debuted at Gen Con. Initially, 80 million cards were shipped on November 1st, 1996. Over the next year, USPCC would create the first expansion, "101361", a 2nd edition set known as "The Truth Is Out There", and a number of promotional cards. The second expansion, "22364" was apparently finished, and ready to be produced, when
Barbu (card game) Barbu (card game) Barbu or Le Barbu, also known as Tafferan, is a trick-taking, compendium, card game similar to hearts where four players take turns leading seven different sub-games (known as contracts) over the course of 28 deals. Barbu originated in France in the early 20th century where it was especially popular with university students, and became a prominent game among French Bridge-players in the 1960s. The French version of the game was originally played with a stripped deck of 32 cards ranked seven to ace in each suit. Modern forms are played with a full 52-card pack. "Le barbu"