Best Family Card Games 2025: Top 6 Reviewed
Looking for the best family card games? We tried loads and found six that bring laughs, strategy, and fun to your table!
Looking for the best family card games to play on game night? We know how tricky it is to find a game that keeps everyone happy, from your competitive cousin to your grandma who always cheats (we see you, Nana). When picking our top family card games, we focused on games that are easy to learn, quick to play, and guarantee lots of laughs. We also wanted to make sure the games on our list work for all ages and don’t lead to any table-flipping tantrums. Get ready for some classics and some new favorites that your family will love!
On this list:
6 Uno
Uno is the grandparent of family card games. We always end up laughing, groaning, and blaming each other for draw fours. The rules are simple enough for a five-year-old, but there’s just enough room for sneaky tactics to make your older cousin cry (sorry, Timmy). It’s perfect for gatherings where you want everybody involved and no one bogged down with complicated rules. Plus, you always get to argue if you can stack those pesky ‘draw twos.’ If you’re looking for a quick, light, and universal family card game, Uno is as classic as grandma’s lasagna. Familiarity breeds fun here!
5 Sushi Go!
Look, we were skeptical when someone suggested a card game about sushi, but Sushi Go! served up a surprising amount of fun. With adorable artwork and simple rules, this is one of those family card games where the toughest part is stopping yourself from making sushi puns. Each round flies by as you pass your hand and grab your favorite cards, hoping nobody else steals your wasabi combo. It’s easy for new players, quick to set up, and always leaves us hungry for another round—and maybe a takeout menu.
4 Skip-Bo
Skip-Bo has been the secret weapon at our family reunions. It mixes luck, numbers, and a healthy dose of sabotage, which works wonders if your family enjoys a little competition. The rules are basic: stack your cards in order, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plot against your uncle when he’s about to win. The rounds are short, the victories are satisfying, and you never know who will win until the very end. If you’re hunting for accessible family card games that will keep everyone’s attention, Skip-Bo is a winner.
3 Exploding Kittens
If your family handles chaos, Exploding Kittens is a blast (literally). The rules are simple: don’t explode. But throw in crazy cats, laser beams, and some cheeky artwork, and you’ve got a hilarious evening. We’ve played this with all ages—kids giggle, adults groan, and someone always yells “not the kitten!” The rounds are short and wild, making it one of those family card games you can bring out when you want everyone to relax and laugh. Bonus points for the weirdest cards in any game.
2 The Game
The Game is sneaky good. Don’t let the basic-looking box fool you—this is one of those family card games that brings out teamwork, frustration, and desperate deals. Everyone works together to play cards in order, but trust us, it gets tense. We’ve had heated debates over what card to play next and cheered when we barely made it. It’s perfect if your family enjoys working as a team (or yelling at each other about which card to play). Simple setup, tricky choices, and loads of replay value.
1 6 nimmt!
We’re crowning 6 nimmt! as the best on our family card games list. Why? No other game has created as many family legends around our table. The rules are easy to teach, but every round turns into pure mayhem as everyone tries to guess what others will play. We’ve seen grandpa go from laughing to groaning in one move, aunt Carol plotting her revenge, and even the shyest cousin shouting with glee. Every age joins in, and there’s always a fresh surprise. It’s pure, fast fun and easy to replay for hours without boredom. If you want laughs, drama, and just a little bit of strategy, 6 nimmt! is your winner.
