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Card Games
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Card games come in all shapes and styles—from classic trick-taking to modern deck-builders. This list highlights the best card games for every type of player, whether you're into fast-paced fun, deep strategy, or family-friendly competition. Some other card game recommendations can be found in Our Picks for Party Games because they support more players.

Dominion

Dominion

Dominion is a deck-building game where players start with a small deck and compete to build the most efficient kingdom. With endless card combinations and strategic choices every turn, it’s a must-play for fans of tactical planning and replayability.

Exploding Kittens

Exploding Kittens

Exploding Kittens is a fast, silly, and chaotic card game where players try to avoid drawing an exploding kitten—unless they have a defuse card. It’s easy to learn, full of surprise twists, and perfect for anyone who loves ridiculous humor and backstabbing fun.

Coup

Coup

Coup is a quick and sneaky game of bluffing, deduction, and betrayal. Each player tries to outwit the others by pretending to have powerful roles—while secretly plotting their elimination. It’s tense, fast-paced, and perfect for groups who love reading each other’s lies.

Skull

Skull

Skull is a bold and bluff-heavy game of risk and intuition. Players take turns daring each other to flip over cards—hoping to avoid the hidden skulls. It’s simple to learn, full of tense moments, and perfect for fans of poker-style mind games.

The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

Step into Middle-earth in this strategic co-op card game where every scenario throws a tough challenge your way, and building the right deck is key to getting through. With just enough story to set the stage, it’s all about the journey—and the satisfying challenge of tweaking your strategy and trying again.

Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Arkham Horror LCG is a creepy, branching adventure where your choices—and mistakes—shape a haunting, ever-evolving story. It plays more like a spooky survival game than a typical card game, perfect for curious players who enjoy narrative twists and a little dread with their co-op.

The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

A smart, cooperative twist on trick-taking that’s easy to learn, gets tougher with every mission, and always keeps your group thinking together.

Marvel Champions: The Card Game

Marvel Champions: The Card Game

Marvel Champions is a fast-paced co-op card game where you play as Marvel heroes and work together to take down big-name villains. It takes a bit to learn, but once you’re rolling, the action is quick, the moves feel superpowered, and it’s a fun way to dive into the Marvel universe.

7 Wonders Duel / Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

7 Wonders Duel / Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

A clever 2-player game of card drafting and ancient rivalry — but if you're after more theme and strategic layers, Duel for Middle-earth might be the better pick.

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