HT Games
Classic Games:
* Hearts: A trick-taking game where the goal is to avoid collecting points.
* Spades: Another trick-taking game, with a bidding element for extra points.
* Crazy Eights: A fast-paced shedding game where players try to get rid of all their cards.
* Pinochle: A trick-taking game with special scoring rules and partnerships.
* Rummy: Players try to form melds (sets and runs) and get rid of all their cards. There are several variants, including Gin Rummy and Canasta.
* Euchre: A trick-taking game with a focus on partnerships and trump suits.
* Bridge: A complex and strategic trick-taking game played in partnerships.
Modern Games:
* Exploding Kittens: A card game filled with explosions, lasers, and goats.
* Codenames: A word association game where teams try to guess their secret agents.
* Telestrations: A combination of Pictionary and Telephone, resulting in hilarious misinterpretations.
* Sushi Go! Party: A fast-paced card drafting game where players collect sushi sets.
* Coup: A bluffing game where players try to assassinate each other.
* The Resistance: A social deduction game where players try to identify the spies among them.
* Dixit: A beautifully illustrated card game that involves storytelling and interpretation.
Games with Flexible Player Counts:
* Apples to Apples: A party game where players try to match their cards with the judge's card.
* Cards Against Humanity: A highly inappropriate party game filled with black humor.
* Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: A fast-paced hand-slapping game where players try to be the first to identify a matching pattern.
Tips for Choosing a Game:
* Consider the group's experience level: Some games are more complex than others.
* Think about the desired pace: Do you want a fast-paced game or a more strategic one?
* Choose a game that matches the group's interests: If you're a group of competitive people, a trick-taking game might be a good fit.
Have fun playing!