Gifting Tip: This Guide is Filled with Card Games That Can Be Wrapped or Stuffed in Stockings
Many years, we try to put together a list of card games as gift suggestions. Aside from being compact and great for travel, they’re usually more approachable by people who are used to games that utilize a standard playing card deck. As a bonus, they’re affordable compared to many other games due to the less expensive components. Of all the times we’ve featured card games, I don’t think I’ve highlighted the fact that they make great stocking stuffers! So if you’re looking for something compact, affordable or approachable to gift this holiday season, then this gift guide is a great starting place!
If you need more ideas, be sure to check out our guide to family games, list of gift ideas for younger kids and games for older kids. Plus, we have more guides coming soon with additional gift ideas!
Herbaceous
Pencil First Games
Splito
25th Century Games
Bug Off
R&R Games
Cake Auf!
Hawkberry Games
Cake Auf! is a fast-paced card game all about making desserts. In Cake Auf, you are a chef tasked with making delicious desserts from around the world. You’re given 3 Recipe cards, which you complete by collecting relevant Ingredient cards. However, beware the Action cards! Other players may want to swap recipes, or even force you to discard your finished recipes. First chef to finish their recipes wins! Cake Auf is a simple, easy-to-learn baking card game for all audiences, big or small.
Pirate Tails
Skybound Tabletop
Pirate Tails is a set collection game in which players draw nut cards and choose which ones to score, which ones to reveal, and which ones to hide. At the end of each round, players will have the chance to raid nuts that have been hidden and hopefully add to their booty.
At the end of three rounds, players score based on both the value and quantity of each type of nut that they were able to collect.
Velonimo
25th Century Games
Holiday Hijinks #1: The Kringle Caper
Grand Gamers Guild
Scram!
Bezier Games
In Scram!, 3 to 6 players compete in teams to rid their once peaceful campsite of pesky woodland critters. Use clever card play and well-timed teamwork to clear your cluttered campsite of troublesome critters before your neighbors and win!
Spicy
HeidelBÄR Games
Hot, Hotter, Hottest! Spicy is a wild and wacky bluffing game for 2-6 players, where cards are played facedown and you can cheat when you announce the card you’ve played. Will others let it stand, or will they call your bluff? Getting rid of your cards quickly and catching other sneaky players in a fib is the key to a spicy victory.
Romi Rami
Randolph
Dive into the captivating world of Romi Rami, a unique twist on classic ‘Rummy’ games! With a dual marketplace, you’ll navigate both number cards and intricate contracts. Your objective? Achieve the highest score by strategically crafting the combinations needed to fulfill these contracts. But there’s more! Keep a close watch on the dynamic trophies, each game offering fresh challenges, and strive to claim your spot on the winner’s podium. Romi Rami is the perfect blend of skill, strategy, and family fun.
Yokai Sketch
Devir Games
Children who go into the forest may come across some yokai, that is, supernatural creatures and phenomena. Moved by boundless curiosity, the little ones draw these spirits in their notebooks to understand their nature and learn from them.
Don’t forget that we’re running holiday giveaways. More than half of these will be available as a prize so bookmark the current giveaways and come back often to see what is up for grabs!
What do you factor into your decision on types of gifts?
Scram looks like fun, but I’d be happy with any games on this list!
Mostly I try to decide if the person would like the game based on past experiences gaming with them
Spicy looks interesting
Several games here that I would love to get to the table…The Kringle Caper, Spicy, Herbaceous, just to name a few.
Spicy is on my list
“Scram!” and “Bug Off” look fun to me!
The Kringle Caper looks like fun!
The Kringle Caper for me.
I would like to try The Kringle Caper.