What Are Some Interesting Card Games?

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By Valerie Becker

Card games have been around for centuries and continue to be a favorite pastime for many, whether it’s with family and friends or during a quiet night in. While classic card games like poker and blackjack are always popular, there are plenty of other interesting card games that you may not have heard of before. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most unique and entertaining card games out there.

Uno

Uno is a classic card game that has been around since the 1970s but still remains a favorite among people of all ages. The game is played with a deck of cards that includes four colors (red, green, yellow, and blue) along with special action cards like draw two, skip, and reverse. The objective is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by matching them with either the color or number on the top card in the discard pile.

Exploding Kittens

If you’re looking for a game that’s both hilarious and intense, then Exploding Kittens is the one for you. This game was created by Matthew Inman (also known as The Oatmeal) and Elan Lee and quickly became one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever.

The game involves players taking turns drawing cards from the deck until someone draws an exploding kitten card. At this point, that player is out of the game unless they have a defuse card which can be used to defuse the kitten.

Gloom

Gloom is a unique storytelling card game where players compete to make their characters as miserable as possible before killing them off. Each player has a family of characters with their own unique attributes and stories, and players use modifier cards to add positive or negative effects to their characters’ lives. The goal is to make your characters’ lives as miserable as possible before killing them off for points.

Love Letter

Love Letter is a quick and easy game that only requires a deck of 16 cards to play. Each player starts with one card and takes turns drawing and playing cards in an attempt to eliminate the other players.

The last player standing wins the game. The game has a medieval theme, and each card represents a different character with its own unique ability.

Munchkin

Munchkin is a humorous take on classic role-playing games where players compete to reach level 10 by defeating monsters, acquiring treasure, and screwing over their opponents. The game is played with a deck of cards that includes monster cards, treasure cards, and curse cards. Players take turns playing cards to either help themselves or hinder their opponents.

  • In conclusion, there are plenty of interesting card games out there for you to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for something quick and easy like Love Letter or something more intense like Gloom or Munchkin, you’re sure to find a game that’s perfect for your next game night.

So the next time you’re looking for a fun way to pass the time with friends or family, try out one of these unique card games and see how much fun you can have!