We researched the best card games for the whole family, considering the age range, duration, and space required. Our favorite games include the popular classic SEQUENCE, a family-friendly trivia option from Hygge Games, and Gamewright’s Splurt!, a fast-paced call-out card game perfect for large groups. Here are the best family card games. The first person to yell out a word fitting both descriptions (“a movie start starting with w” or a “pizza topping beginning ending with t”) wins that card. The game continues until all the cards are gone, and the player with the most cards wins. This game is plenty of fun with just two players but is also perfect for large groups and parties. Every game, you draw new combinations of cards for a completely different experience each time, making for a high replay value. Users love the easy-to-learn instructions that make it easy for players of all ages to understand and enjoy. Price at time of publish: $10 Price at time of publish: $8 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $26 Price at time of publish: $28 Price at time of publish: $12 Price at time of publish: $6 Price at time of publish: $17 Price at time of publish: $25 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $16 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $18 Price at time of publish: $19 Price at time of publish: $30 Some of the games on this list have some adult humor or themes that may be seen as crude or inappropriate for some members of your family. To ensure the best possible time, take a quick scan of the game and the reviews to find just how mature the game is.
Size
Keep in mind the amount of space needed to play the game. Most games just need a table or a bit of floor space.One of the great things about card games is that they are (usually) portable. Most of these games come in small boxes that are easy to slip into a backpack, suitcase, or even a pocket to take on the go. Consider where you are planning to play this game most. If the answer is road trips, opt for something with a small box. Just gaming at home? The size of the actual game should not matter as much.
Duration
Knowing how long certain games last is key to knowing how long your family will remain entertained. Boxes usually have the average duration of gameplay so you can plan accordingly when buying. If the duration isn’t listed, check out gaming sites that will also usually have additional rules, tutorial videos, or hints for optimized game play. Duration is important when considering who you are playing with. A teen may have a longer attention span than a 6-year-old, so different games may be better for each. Also, you are more likely to get more use out of a game with a smaller duration. This also guarantees you can play over and over again.
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This article was written by Julia Fields, a lifestyle writer for The Spruce covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, and the holidays since October 2021. Before that, she covered similar topics including toy reviews, product roundups, expert-focused articles, and more. Additional reporting was done by Marisa Donnelly, a writer and editor with over 12 years of experience. Her work has appeared in Huffington Post, Bustle, BossBabe, Thought Catalog, and more. Additional reporting and research was done by Stacy Fisher, a writer with nearly two decades of experience covering crafting, freebies, and other fun pastimes.
