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15 Fun Family Card Games

We will be travelling for six weeks over the upcoming holiday season so I am stocking up on family card games to take with us, knowing that each time we are stuck waiting in an airport or the kids are tired, cranky and bored I will be so thankful for the distraction!

This list of family card games features not only some of our existing favourites but also suggestions collated from more than 200 suggestions from followers of Childhood 101. It nicely complements our other family friendly games lists – 25 fun, family board games and 15 games for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

15 Fun Family Card Games

15 Fun Family Card Games

Card games for kids
1. Rat a Tat Cat
Play your hand wisely because you won’t want to get caught holding a rat! Rat a Tat Cat combines skill and strategy for all ages!

Great family card games
2. Uno
A family card games list would not be complete without the classic game of Uno. Matching numbers, colors, and don’t forget about those sneaky Skip cards! Great for ages 5 and above.

Card games to play with kids
3. Spot It
Who in your family has the quickest eye to find the match on the two cards? Spot It will challenge your entire family to speed and fun for hours to come! Suitable for ages 6 and up.

Cool card games for kids
4. Chomp
Think quick is this fact acting game all about the order of the food chain! Some cards will be “eaten” while others can be saved! Who will be crowned the winner of Chomp? Great for ages 6 and above!

Fun card games for kids
5. Dobble
How quickly can your eyes adjust to the various sizes on the cards to try and find a match? Dobble will challenge your eyesight and your quickness so be prepared to look fast to find the match! Great for ages 6 and up.

family card games
6. Smack It
A great fast-paced game to help learn a few Math skills as well. Smack It is a combination of War and Slap Jack, all in one! Great for ages 6 and above.

Great card games for kids
7. Snappy Dressers
An extremely unique card game where literally every single card can be played on top of one another, you just have to figure out how and why they are connected. Snappy Dressers is great for ages 7 and above.

Cool card games for kids
8. Exploding Kittens
Seriously fun and perfect for cat lovers, Exploding Kittens will have everyone in your family laughing and scratching their head. While the name sounds silly, this game does take some planning and strategy! Suitable for ages 7 and above.

Cool card games for families
9. Blink!
Ever wanted to play the world’s fastest game? Blink! is one that you have to constantly be playing as fast as you can or you’ll miss out on your chance! Suitable for ages 7 and above.

Family card games
10. Kings in the Corners
Be the first person to get rid of all the cards in your hand to win! Pay extra attention to those kings in the fun Kings in the Corners game! Suitable for ages 7 and above.

Great card games for families
11. Sleeping Queens
Who can collect the most queens in this fun card game? Sleeping Queens takes strategy to a whole other level in this addictive game! Great for ages 8 and up.

Best card games for families
12. Monopoly Deal
It’s like Uno meets Monopoly is this fun card game known as Monopoly Deal. What kind of hand will you have to work with? Great for ages 8 and above.

Great card games for family game night
13. Super Fight
Like to have friendly debates and arguments in your house? Super Fight is the game for you. Argue your way to victory with this fun game! Great for ages 8 and above.

Best card games for family game night
14. Slapzi
There is literally zero time for thinking of your next move when it comes to Slapzi! Lay down your card and going quickly is key! Suitable for all ages.

Card games for family game night
15. Forbidden Island
Can you and your team find all the clues and items on Forbidden Island? The race is on…will you survive? Suitable for ages 10 and above.

Be sure to also click through via the pictures below for these further family game suggestions;
25-Family-Friendly-Board-Games-and-Card-Games-with-suggestions-for-kids-of-all-ages Preschool board games

Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

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