1. Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity is a popular party game that has gained a huge following in recent years. The game is simple to play, and can be enjoyed by groups of all sizes. The rules of the game are straightforward – each player takes turns drawing a card from the deck and reading a prompt out loud. The other players then select the funniest or most outrageous answer from their hand of cards and submit it to the reader. The reader selects the winning card, and the player who submitted it earns a point. The first player to reach a pre-determined number of points is declared the winner.
2. Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens is a fast-paced and strategic card game that is ideal for players of all ages. The goal of the game is to avoid drawing an “exploding kitten” card, which will knock you out of the game. To start the game, each player is dealt a hand of cards and the remaining cards are placed face-down in the center of the table. Players take turns drawing cards and either playing them or holding onto them. If a player draws an “exploding kitten” card, they are out of the game unless they have a “defuse” card to play. The last player remaining in the game is declared the winner.
3. Joking Hazard
Joking Hazard is a game that allows players to create their own three-panel comics using a deck of cards with different characters, phrases, and situations. To start the game, each player is dealt a hand of cards and takes turns playing a card from their hand to create a comic. The other players then select a card from their hand to complete the comic. The player who played the initial card selects the funniest or most outrageous combination to win the round, and earns a point. The first player to reach a pre-determined number of points is declared the winner.
4. Fluxx
Fluxx is a game that is constantly changing, making it ideal for players who enjoy unpredictable gameplay. The rules of the game are constantly evolving as players draw and play cards, with each card adding a new rule or goal to the game. The game starts with a basic set of rules, but as players draw and play cards, the game becomes more complex and difficult to win. The first player to achieve the current goal of the game is declared the winner.
5. Munchkin
Munchkin is a game that combines elements of fantasy role-playing and card games. The goal of the game is to reach level 10 before any other player by defeating monsters, collecting treasures, and playing cards to sabotage other players. Each turn, players can draw a card and either play it, use it to help another player, or use it to sabotage another player. The game is filled with complex rules and intricate gameplay mechanics, making it ideal for experienced players who enjoy strategy and planning.
6. Codenames
Codenames is a team-based game that requires players to work together to identify their team’s secret agents based on one-word clues given by a “spymaster”. The game is played with a deck of cards that each have a word on them. The spymaster gives a one-word clue that relates to multiple words on the board. The other players then try to guess which words on the board are their team’s secret agents based on the spymaster’s clue. If they guess correctly, they can select another word to guess, but if they guess wrong, they lose their turn. The first team to identify all of their secret agents is declared the winner.
7. Sushi Go!
Sushi Go! is a fast-paced card game where players draft cards to create the best sushi meal. To start the game, each player is dealt a hand of cards, and they must select one card to keep and pass the remaining cards to the player on their left. Players repeat this process until all the cards have been drafted. Players earn points by collecting sets of cards, such as a set of sashimi or a set of dumplings. The player with the most points at the end of the game is declared the winner.
8. Boss Monster
Boss Monster is a game where players build their own dungeon and try to lure and defeat heroes with traps and monsters. Each player starts with a basic dungeon and a hand of cards that they can use to improve their dungeon, add new monsters, or create traps. Players take turns building their dungeons and sending heroes to their opponent’s dungeon. The player who defeats the most heroes is declared the winner.
9. Love Letter
Love Letter is a game where players try to deliver a love letter to the princess by playing cards that allow them to eliminate other players. To start the game, each player is dealt a hand of cards that range in value from 1 to 8. Players take turns drawing a card from the deck and playing one card from their hand. The objective of the game is to be the last player remaining or to have the highest value card in your hand at the end of the game.
10. Superfight
Superfight is a game where players combine character and attribute cards to create ridiculous superheroes and argue who would win in a fight. To start the game, each player is dealt a hand of character and attribute cards. Players then select one character card and two attribute cards to create their superhero. Players then argue why their superhero would win in a fight against another player’s superhero. The winner of the argument is declared the winner of the round, and the first player to win a predetermined number of rounds is declared the winner of the game.