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Dutch Blitz should make its way onto your shortlist if you're a fan of Gin Rummy, Kings Corner, Speed, or similar card games. This simultaneous speed-play game inspires vintage fun and is a wonderful addition to any cabin getaway. The wild, chaotic nature of the game supplies an entertaining mix of panic and satisfaction. It's family-friendly, so as long as kids can keep up with the pace, they can play along. The game works head-to-head well, and it can accommodate up to four players in its original pack or up to 8 with an expansion. This game is fun to play over and over and truly fits the pastime vibe.
While this game isn't complicated, it seems so on paper, as the instructions are less than user-friendly. Additionally, this game is about shedding cards faster than your opponents, with little time or opportunity to employ thoughtful tactics. So if you're looking for a game of strategy, you may want to look elsewhere. Despite these few drawbacks, Dutch Blitz has held a place high in our card game rotation for years, and we continue to love its charm and fast-paced fun. 

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Monopoly Deal is an excellent card game and decidedly not the same as its parent board game. It's fun and competitive without the periods of boredom or drawn-out play time that its board game counterpart is known for. While irreverent games can be fun in the right crowd, we love that Monopoly Deal is a family-friendly game that doesn't need to rely on shock value to be fun. Deal can be played with two players for a fun cozy game night with your partner, though we find 4-5 player games to be more entertaining. Some of our testers have played this game for years and plan to keep doing so, which speaks to its potential to keep bringing the fun, unlike some other one-and-done games. The game itself easily fits in a pocket for transportation to any place you imagine you might want some entertainment. Best of all, this is the least expensive game that we tested and the most appealing.
Monopoly Deal generally takes new players a few games to fully understand gameplay, but after that, we find players are good to go. There are some rules that are unclear, which means there is room for interpretation that may not be everyone's cup of tea. Also, it is not deeply strategic, as there are definite luck of the draw aspects to this game. However, this means that older and younger audiences can generally enjoy playing the game together, though we expect players younger than eight may not be able to play competitively. Our testers have played a lot of card games, and we continue to love this game. Its creative design, entertainment value, and replayability make it an awesome game for a wide range of players.

Uno is one card game that needs little introduction. Invented in 1971, this game has grown into one of the most popular card games ever. Our testers can't deny its playability factor. Despite not having played since childhood, our gaming testers fell right into gameplay on the first round, a testament to this game's ease of play. We think this game is a perfect choice when appeasing the young and old players on game nights. If you need a family card game, this one will work great. We have played with players as young as six years old with success. The colorful cards keep youngsters engaged, while the speed of play keeps everyone involved and competitive. The latest version of Uno that we purchased comes with customizable wild cards, allowing you to put a new twist on an old game. It also came in a quality tin case, a nice touch.
While nostalgia is high with this game, our enthusiasm for this game lessens significantly when kids aren't around. For most of our adult testers, the joy of this game is being able to play a competitive and fun game with children. The playing field is pretty even for all ages, which is hard to find in any game, whether cards or board games. But, it just doesn't hold its weight on adults-only game nights. In such a scenario, our testers would much rather reach for a different game. We think this game has tons of value and appeal, but it is limited to families or those playing for nostalgia's sake. 

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