15 Best Family Card Games. As Voted By Parents!

We will be traveling 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 own family’s favorites 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 Best Family Card Games

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!

2. 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 laughter and fun for hours to come! Suitable for ages 6 and up.

3. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

A hilarious, fast paced twist on the classic game of Snap that will test your reflexes, and watch out for the gorilla! Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is suitable for children age 5 and up.

4. 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.

5. 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 6 and above.

6. Snappy Dressers
An extremely unique card game from the makers of Uno 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 8 and above.

10. 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.

11. Sushi Go

In this fast-playing card game, the goal is to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for making the most maki rolls or for collecting a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value. Will you become the sushi master of Sushi Go? A great game to play with ages 8 and up

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? My thirteen year old’s favorite game! Great for ages 8 and above.

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.

14. Slapzi
There is literally zero time for thinking of your next move when it comes to Slapzi! Being quick is key as you attempt to be the first to match the picture cards to the word clue cards! Suitable for all ages.

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.