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25 Unusual Card Games

From Overshare Card Games to Art History Activity Cards

— September 17, 2015 — Life-Stages
Far from Gin Rummy and Go Fish, these card games, inspirational decks and activity cards break all the rules of conventional card play and create something entirely new.

After the breakout success of Cards Against Humanity, a variety of social playing card games appeared on the market. For example, 'Never Have I Ever' is a card game that encourages players to share their most scandalous, risque stories. Other versions of the classic deck of cards include sets aimed at inspiring, like the aphorism cards that provide down-to-earth insights about life or The Brand Deck, which helps company owners establish their brand identities.

For the little ones there are activity cards which recognize that a game of war can go on forever and instead let kids use decks of cards to get ideas for more energetic activities.
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Cyclist Card Games
Cyclist Card Games
This Novel Card Game Challenges Players to Build Bikes
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California Drinking Games
California Drinking Games
Cards Against the Bay Targets Hipsters and Pot Heads
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Divorce-Mimicking Games
Divorce-Mimicking Games
This Two-Player Card Game Involves Dividing Your Assets Regardless of Cost
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Child-Friendly Fitness Games
Child-Friendly Fitness Games
The Flip2BFit Children's Board Game Encourages Kids to Be Active
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Ironic Smartphone Card Games
Ironic Smartphone Card Games
The 'Game of Phones' Uses Smartphones in a Completely New Way
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Technology Jargon Card Games
Technology Jargon Card Games
This Tech-Themed Cards Against Humanity Set is Hilariously Funny
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Conversational Mortality Games
Conversational Mortality Games
My Gift of Grace Lets Players Discuss Life and Death Openly
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Art History Activity Cards
Art History Activity Cards
The Art in a Box Set is a Great Art History Introduction for Kids
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Positive Party Games
Positive Party Games
Crowdfunding Campaign Cards For Wonderful People Highlights the Good
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Political Card Games
Political Card Games
This Card Game is Designed to Prepare Players for the Presidential Election
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Taco-Inspired Card Games
Taco-Inspired Card Games
'Taco Takeover' is a Fun-Filled Competitive Taco Making Game
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Handmade Meditation Cards
Handmade Meditation Cards
Kristen Hedge's Meditation Card Deck Teaches You How to Meditate
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Argumentative Card Games
Argumentative Card Games
The Superfight Game At SXSW Encourages You To Argue About Silly Things
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Internet-Based Card Games
Internet-Based Card Games
This Wikipedia Card Game Puts Your Internet Skills to Good Use
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TV Card Game Spoofs
TV Card Game Spoofs
The Special Edition House of Cards Against Humanity Pack is Hilarious
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Catty Crowdfunded Cards
Catty Crowdfunded Cards
Exploding Kittens is a Hilarious Card Game for the Absurd-Appreciating
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Brand-Identifying Card Decks
Brand-Identifying Card Decks
The Brand Deck is a Simplistic Branding Tool and Kickstarter Project
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Imagination-Boosting Card Decks
Imagination-Boosting Card Decks
The Writer Emergency Pack Helps with Combating Writer's Block
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Creativity-Boosting Flashcards
Creativity-Boosting Flashcards
These Visual Cards Can Be Used to Communicate Design Ideas
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Dream Heist Board Games
Dream Heist Board Games
Go Three Dream Levels Deep with the Inceptor Board Game
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Art History Playing Cards
Art History Playing Cards
These Children's Playing Cards Are Made to Be Colored In
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Amusingly Awkward Aphorism Cards
Amusingly Awkward Aphorism Cards
The School of Life Released a Set of 20 Funny Aphorisms For Sale
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Overshare Card Games
Overshare Card Games
'Never Have I Ever' Urges Players to Reveal Their Most Embarrassing Stories
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Creative Cooking Games
Creative Cooking Games
This Food Game Teaches Kids How to Prep Real World Meals
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Elaborate Storytelling Playing Cards
Elaborate Storytelling Playing Cards
This Card Deck is Equal Parts Art, Design and Craftsmanship
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