Cards – simple, yet incredibly versatile. Party card games combine fast-paced play, tactical depth and, often, a surprising level of suspense or humour. Whether you’re looking for a head-to-head duel, group bluffing or elegant combinations of moves, these games are always an excellent choice for the dining table at home or when travelling. Here is a selection of the best card games that will appeal to beginners and experienced players alike.
7 Wonders Duel (Slovenian edition)
In many ways 7 Wonders Duel resembles its parent game 7 Wonders. Over three ages, the two players acquire cards that provide resources or advance their military and scientific development, growing their civilisation and building wonders. The difference with 7 Wonders Duel, as the title…
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
In The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, players set off as astronauts on an uncertain space adventure. What are the rumours about the unknown planet? The journey through space spans 50 exciting missions. But this game can only be beaten by fulfilling each player's…
Scout
SCOUT is a ladder-climbing game in which cards have two potential values, players may not change the order of the cards in their hand, and players can skip their turn to take a card from the current high set into their hand.
Dominion (Second Edition)
In Dominion, each player starts with an identical, very small deck of cards. In the middle of the table is a selection of other cards that players can buy if they can afford them. Players build their deck during the game, aiming for the most…
Jaipur (Slovenian edition)
You are one of the two most influential traders in the city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, but that's not enough for you! Only the trader with two "seals of excellence" will have the honour of being invited to the Maharaja's court. To beat…
Forest Shuffle (Slovenian edition)
In Forest Shuffle, players compete to collect the most valuable trees and then attract species to those trees, creating an ecologically balanced habitat for flora and fauna.
Skull King
Skull King is a trick-taking card game similar to Oh Hell!, Wizard, Euchre and Spades. Players must predict how many tricks they will win each round. A special feature of this game is that bids are made simultaneously, which can lead to a round with…
Love Letter (Slovenian edition)
Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction and luck for 2–4 players. Your goal is to get your love letter into Princess Annette's hands while deflecting the letters of competing suitors.
Arboretum
Arboretum is a strategic card game that challenges players to create the most beautiful path through a garden. Choosing the right cards and arranging them correctly will earn the most points at the end of the game. With elegantly simple rules, Arboretum offers players surprisingly…
Skull (Slovenian edition)
In Skull, bluffing is everything. A game in which everything plays out in the players' heads. Each player plays a face-down card, then each player in turn adds another card – until someone feels safe enough to declare how many cards they can flip and…
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