Card Games reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Card Games brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/boardgames, r/cardgames, r/soloboardgaming, r/cozygames, r/AskReddit. Top-rated brands include Codenames (4.7/5), Just One (4.8/5), Dixit (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews164
Subreddits12
Posts24
Brands100
Products2
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#1
Codenames
4.7
(7)
"Love codenames as mentioned above."
"Can too, Although 8 would be a lot."
"It’s super fun with a big group"
"Can play quite a few people."
"Have become staples in our house."
"Codenames, Sushi Go, Telestrations"
"Honestly I would just go for a solid light two player coop game such as Codenames Duet or Exit: The Game"
#2
Just One
4.8
(6)
"Is easy to learn and can be played by 8."
"Is a hit"
"Can be learned in five minutes, works best with a large group, and generates loads of laughter."
"All of those games will support 8 people."
"**Just One** works really well with large numbers of people."
"Just One and Dixit have been popular."
#3
Dixit
4.8
(4)
"Wonderful family friendly game that can be played with a large number of players."
"Dixit! It's very easy game to learn, beautiful artworks, and fun for everyone."
"Just One and Dixit have been popular."
#4
Skull King
4.3
(4)
"Commercial card game Skull King is really fun."
"Skull king"
"Skull King"
"Skull King"
#5
Coup
4.0
(4)
"Only ones I have so far is Coup (at least 2 players, very cool and very simple)"
"Could also throw in Coup."
"I'd recommend Coup? It scratches a similar itch to Love Letter, but it's quicker."
"Coup? It scratches a similar itch to Love Letter."
#6
Wavelength
5.0
(3)
"Is my favorite game for big groups."
"All of those games will support 8 people."
#7
Regicide
5.0
(3)
"Is an excellent coop game for 1 to 4 players, probably the best with two"
"Regicide, to me, is the most board gamey vibe I've gotten from a standard deck of cards."
"Absolutely **Regicide**."
#8
No Thanks!
5.0
(3)
"Are great for bigger groups."
"Both play well at higher player counts."
#9
Camel Up
5.0
(3)
"Camel Up is hilarious fun!!!"
"A silly game where you bet on racing camels."
#10
Exploding Kittens
4.3
(3)
"Exploding kittens! Tbh this is so easy and so fun to play!"
"Exploding Kittens gets a lot of plays."
#11
Apples to Apples
4.3
(3)
"It’s an all ages game, but apples to apples is a lot of fun."
"Apples to Apples is far superior since you have to be creative and not just disgusting."
"Apples to apples is basically the original CAH."
#12
Balatro
4.3
(3)
"I do have Balatro as a top pick because of my friends, they are addicted right now"
"It’s like Poker, yet it’s totally different. Lol. Definitely cozy."
"I have super enjoyed Balatro!"
#13
Kinfire Delve
4.0
(3)
"Kinfire Delve games and Gloomhaven B&B looks intriguing to me. Both are cheap as well."
"I'm also planning to buy a small box game with almost the same criteria as yours. So far I've shortlisted- 1. Kinfire Delve series (look really good)"
"Check out Kinfire Delve. Quick setup, cheap and easy to learn."
#14
Gamewright
4.0
(3)
"Codenames, Sushi Go, Telestrations"
"Sushi Go get some plays."
"Sushi Go is fun."
#15
Cardboard Town
5.0
(2)
"Cardboard Town is so so so so good!!!"
"Cardboard Town is for sure the cozier of the two"
#16
Concept
5.0
(2)
"It's the ultimate "Charades/Pictionary and friends" type of game."
#17
500 Rummy
5.0
(2)
"Recommend 500 rummy, we love it."
"Me and my gf have been enjoying 500 rummy for a few months."
#18
For Sale
5.0
(2)
"Are great for bigger groups."
"IMO you aren't gonna beat For Sale."
#19
Arkham Horror LCG
5.0
(2)
"Pure card games I have enjoyed is: Arkham Horror LCG"
"Arkham Horror LCG"
#20
This War of Mine
5.0
(2)
"This War of Mine."
"I've heard This War of Mine is really really good."
#21
Lord of the Rings LCG
5.0
(2)
"Pure card games I have enjoyed is: Lord of the Rings LCG"
"Lord of the Rings LCG is also a great game."
#22
Wits and Wagers
5.0
(2)
"Can be played by 8."
"All of those games will support 8 people."
#23
Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
5.0
(2)
"I 2nd Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood. (A plus for being LGBT too."
"Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood - de"
#24
Secret Hitler
5.0
(2)
"Secret Hitler."
"Is great."
#25
Scout
5.0
(2)
"You might like Scout."
"Scout is our most played non-board game on board game night."
#26
Button Shy
4.5
(2)
"Button Shy makes quite a few solo-only games using only 18 cards."
"Too many Button Shy games to list"
#27
Cards Against Humanity
4.5
(2)
"We had a blast regardless of which one we were playing"
"I love u/anadayloft’s idea of buying the CAH family pack and slipping in some riskier cards."
#28
Hues and Cues
4.5
(2)
#29
Scopone
4.5
(2)
"Try Scopa! Very addicting once you learn."
"I find Scopa works perfectly in these kinds of situation."
#30
Durak
4.5
(2)
"Durak is the best 4-player game I've played with a standard deck."
"For a somewhat complicated game, Durak!"
#31
Love Letter
4.5
(2)
"Love letter. Easy quick and lots of fun."
"Love Letter is a great casual game that’s good at 3 players"
#32
Dutch Blitz
4.5
(2)
"We've been playing Dutch Blitz and it's a blast."
"Is an inex"
#33
The Mind
4.5
(2)
"The Mind is very small and a great cooperative game!"
"Can play quite a few people."
#34
Monopoly
4.5
(2)
"Just go for the classic, Monopoly"
"Monopoly Deal (note: I don’t enjoy monopoly, but I love this game; it’s a fast, fun, card version of the game)."
#35
Star Realms
4.0
(2)
"Star Realms: Frontiers (i will put this alongside my Dune book collection xddd fitting for a scifi deckbuilder)"
"For commercial games, Star Realms is pretty fun and has a 3-player variant."
#36
Cribbage
4.0
(2)
"Cribbage, German Whist, Gin Rummy and Schnapsen are classic go-to 2p games."
"Social 2p games I play are generally Cribbage."
#37
Bang! The Dice Game
4.0
(2)
"Bang the dice game and Twilight inscription"
#38
Unstable Unicorns
4.0
(2)
"Might be fun for you guys too"
"Unstable Unicorns, Sushi Go get some plays."
#39
Race for the Galaxy
4.0
(2)
"Specialty decks: Race for the Galaxy, Dixit."
"Race for the Galaxy; arguably TfM and Ark Nova."
#40
Scopa
4.0
(2)
"**Scopa**, **Tressette** for my Italian cards."
"Scopa, you need a (lovely) Italian deck of cards."
#41
Quacks of Quedlinburg
5.0
(1)
"I combine two copies of **Quacks of Quedlinberg**"
#42
Concordia Venus
5.0
(1)
"Trapwords, werewords, Concordia Venus (6p)"
#43
Werewords
5.0
(1)
"Trapwords, werewords, Concordia Venus (6p)"
#44
Trapwords
5.0
(1)
"Trapwords, werewords, Concordia Venus (6p)"
#45
Egyptian Rat Screw
5.0
(1)
"Egyptian rat screw and phase 10 are fun."
#46
Night of the Ninja
5.0
(1)
"Games that have been a hit with my Boy Scout troop."
#47
Grim Rabbit
5.0
(1)
"Might be something worth looking into."
#48
Cockroach Poker
5.0
(1)
"Cockroach Poker can accommodate 6."
#49
Tell It All
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of Tell It All - I keep it in my book bag for whenever I want to start some conversations."
#50
Foxy
5.0
(1)
"This game is awesome, maybe one of the few memory games that I like."
#51
Naughty Zenga Tower
5.0
(1)
"Try this! The Naughty Zenga Tower - Couple’s Edition."
#52
Codenames Duet
5.0
(1)
"Codenames Duet is another solid choice."
#53
Love Lust Spicy Card Game
5.0
(1)
"My girlfriend and I had an absolute blast with it."
#54
German Whist
5.0
(1)
"We recently had someone recommend German Whist and we are hooked."
#55
Lost Cities
5.0
(1)
"My wife and I always liked Lost Cities."
#56
Decktet
5.0
(1)
"I probably get more use out of my Decktet."
#57
San Juan
5.0
(1)
"San Juan is fantastic."
#58
Ninety Nine
5.0
(1)
"[Ninety Nine] is probably my favorite game for three players."
#59
Rebel Princess
5.0
(1)
"A great trick taking game."
#60
Tarbish
5.0
(1)
"When my Cape Breton family visits Tarbish hits the table."
#61
Mao
5.0
(1)
"We learned about **Mao** recently and it's a lot of fun."
#62
Dominion
5.0
(1)
"Honestly, if you’re open to things other than standard 52 card deck playing card games, I’d say try out dominion."
#63
Strawberry Sunset
5.0
(1)
"I really like this card game called Strawberry Sunset; I stumbled on it while on Amazon and it’s great!"
#64
Similo
5.0
(1)
"Here’s one not mentioned yet: Similo is a cooperative guess-who card game."
#65
Numba
5.0
(1)
"Super easy to pick up and play game that is portable is Numba."
#66
Mr Toast
5.0
(1)
"Mr Toast is amazing"
#67
Card Survival: Tropical Island
4.0
(1)
"Card Survival: Tropical Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694420/Card_Survival_Tropical_Island/"
#68
Beecarbonize
4.0
(1)
"Beecarbonize popped out as well which is much more chill than Stacklands/Witchhand"
#69
TED
4.0
(1)
"I actually have TED and even painted. If you decide to get it, you kinda need the deluxe version (one including potions & perils expansion) and stories expansion."
#70
Fluxx
4.0
(1)
"Many varieties but the basic version is still good."
#71
Spots
4.0
(1)
"A really simple game that I like is Spots."
#72
Griftlands
4.0
(1)
"Decisions matter, card battling"
#73
Uno Flip
4.0
(1)
#74
6nimmit
4.0
(1)
#75
Bohnanza
4.0
(1)
"Though I find its best 4-5 players"
#76
The Astute Goose
4.0
(1)
"Look into The Astute Goose."
#77
Gin Rummy
4.0
(1)
"Social 2p games I play are generally Gin Rummy."
#78
Final Girl
4.0
(1)
"I just discovered Final Girl. You play the Final girl in a horror movie."
#79
Schnapsen
4.0
(1)
"Schnapsen requires a bit more concentration than the other two."
#80
Angry Axolotl
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for something easy. Angry axolotl will be coming out on Kickstarter, it’s an old maid twist."
#81
Sidetracks
4.0
(1)
"Try Sidetracks. It’s a party card game that has deep questions mixed in with some fun 'drink if' style questions!"
#82
Let's Get Deep
4.0
(1)
"My wife and I have Let's Get Deep and we enjoy it"
#83
Baten Kaitos 1 & 2
4.0
(1)
"Card battle rpg"
#84
Dune Imperium
4.0
(1)
"If you want to go larger then Dune Imperium: Uprising does tick quite some boxes."
#85
Gloomhaven
4.0
(1)
"I'm also planning to buy a small box game with almost the same criteria as yours. So far I've shortlisted- 4. Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs"
#86
Uno
4.0
(1)
"I like simple card games like Uno, SkipBo and Boonanza."
#87
Marvel
4.0
(1)
"I like Marvel Champions a good bit, but there's a LOtR and Arkham Horror LCGs."
#88
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
4.0
(1)
"Decisions matter, card battles"
#89
Hellcard
4.0
(1)
"Hellcard is more of a roguelike than a TCG but it's the best coop card roguelike imo."
#90
The Great Dalmuti
4.0
(1)
"Not recent, but we loved Dalmuti back in the time."
#91
Monster Rancher
4.0
(1)
"There's Monster Rancher Battle Card that has simple enough rules but still a pretty fun game."
#92
Duel Masters
4.0
(1)
"The Duel Masters card games on GBA have a weird art style for the character art but the card art is beautiful."
#93
Phantasy Star Online
4.0
(1)
"Phantasy Star Online: Episode 3 is a solid and unique CCG."
#94
What Do You Meme
4.0
(1)
"What Do You Meme is fun and the “naughty” cards are packaged separately."
#95
Cards Against Humanity Junior
4.0
(1)
"There is a CAH Junior/Family edition that is still fun."
#96
500
4.0
(1)
"500 is a great tick taking game."
#97
Spite & Malice
4.0
(1)
"When I was a kid my family was obsessed with Spite & Malice."
#98
Bacon
4.0
(1)
"Bacon (4p or 6p) and Collusion (4p) are two of my favorite standard deck games."
#99
Wizard
4.0
(1)
"We really like Wizard. It’s pretty easy for card players to get."
#100
Heroes of the Sanctum
4.0
(1)
"Heroes of the Sanctum has a new crowdfunding campaign coming soon, that might fit your needs."
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