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April 12, 2019

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Great Card Games for On-the-Go Fun

We’re Playing Games! Card Games are the Best Portable Fun for Family Time

There’s lots of family time on the horizon and whether you’re home or away, card games are a great portable way to have some family fun. We pulled together a list of some of our kids’ favorites. Each of these is a favorite in one of our homes. The only rule was that they have to be games the moms (or big siblings) are willing to play. Go ahead and choose some new wholesome fun for your family!

We Love Card Games. Storing Them in This Case Has Something To Do With It.

Basic Playing Cards

3+

Set

7+

Cover Your Assets

7+

Monopoly Deal

7+

The card game versions of classic board games have less pieces to lose, are easier to store, and usually faster to play! This is a top all time favorite card game.

UNO

3+

DOS

Another great card game from the makers of UNO.

Blink

A great card game that takes minutes to play each round so it’s great for anytime. Mom can stop whenever she likes!

Codenames

This one is more of a thinking game, so stick with older kids as your playing partners. If there will be just two players, get the Duet edition.

Nerdtz

Very addictive and fun. Similar to Perpetual Commotion, but using real playing cards and slightly different rules.

Perpetual Commotion

This game doesn’t take long and is lots of fun whether you’re just two or as many as six players.

Banana Split

This game is easy to learn and fun for all ages. There’s not too much thinking required so it’s good for quick, easy play for the whole family.

Clue

Another card game version of a classic board game that we enjoy.

Spot It!

A game that the whole family can play – even the 4-year-old.

Bang

9+

Anomia

10+

In a Pickle

10+

Swish

8+

Rat A Tat Cat

4-10

Sushi Go

8+

Slapzi

(Basic Reading Skills and Up)

Phase 10

The Game of Life Goals

Apples to Apples

12+ (There is also a Jewish edition to avoid pop culture references, but it’s better priced locally).

Apples to Apples Jr

9-12

Not a card games, but still portable:

Rummikub in Travel Tin

Smaller size, but high-quality materials

Full-Size in Durable Canvas Storage here

Not a card games, but still portable:

Bananagrams

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8 responses to “Great Card Games for On-the-Go Fun”

Rivki

April 12, 2019

Thank you so much! I wanted to get a card game for my girls and wanted some suggestions. Perfect timing! I got our first card game- ‘old maid’ chanuka time and my kids loved it.

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Rebecca Brickman

April 12, 2019

Skip Bo is also a fantastic card game option.

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1. Gittel
  
  April 13, 2019
  
  Great list!! You can also add perpetual commotion
  
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Chavy

November 27, 2019

We love Blink. It’s a quick game that works for the younger set: https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-Games-Blink-Worlds-Fastest/dp/B0037W5Y2W/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=blink&qid=1574868976&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-4

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BETTY

January 7, 2020

Too Many Monkeys, Sleeping Queens and Go nuts for Donuts are some of our favorites.

Just ordered the card organizer that you suggested. My kids love card games and there are always new ones available.

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Estie

January 8, 2020

Construction Race Card Game by Winning Fingers. Something new on the market and gives you a glimpse into construction and violations! SoCute! SoFun!!

https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Fingers-Adults-Construction-Family/dp/B07TWJCXYZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=construction+race+card+game&qid=1578540071&smid=A2FCW0JGE1MLII&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMEJLQVlHNEIwRlpTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzkzMTQyVFBMREtTWUIyVEhJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4MDc2NzEzU1dBQkdEN1dHQk1YJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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BD

July 22, 2020

“Toss Your Cookies” is another game that’s fun to play.

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JoshHastle

February 21, 2023

Lots of people are looking for fun. This is best priority in these day. I also like to play different types of games. My most favorite game type is racing.

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