These 10 Adult Card Games Will Please Any Yankee Swapper
A Yankee Swap is a delicate practice. First of all, it's bound to start some fights -- there are always one or two items that get ruthlessly swapped until feelings are hurt -- and picking out what to bring can be tough. Do you go gag gift? Will everyone in the group enjoy what you buy? Should you just pick up your own gift and call it a day? I'm here to solve those problems: bring a card game! Not only do they typically satisfy the $20-and-under price point (and all of these can be found on Amazon Prime!), but no one will be upset to go home with one of them. Plus, it gives the group something to do post-swap. Check off which of these adult card games you'd bring to your annual Yankee Swap and we'll tell you how successful your holiday party will be.
by Brigitte Carreiro
Dec 16, 2019
The OG risqué card game should probably not be played with kids or grandparents around, but it's a crowd-pleaser. Buy here!
Everyone's always staring at their phones these days -- let's see if anything good can come out of it. Buy here!
The goal here is to convince the other players to go on a date with your character while others try to sabotage you with dating red flags, like "brings mom to first date." The cynical singles of the group will love this one. Buy here!
Like you played in high school, only somehow better and worse at the same time. Buy here!
Everyone's dirty laundry comes out to play as your group decides which member best fits the bill on a variety of topics. Find out what your friends really think about you. Buy here!
Think about it like charades for words. One side of a card reveals the correct phrase, while the other side lists some gibberish. Your job is to figure out what the card is trying to say -- there will likely be yelling involved. Buy here!
Don't leave these sketches lying around once the morning rolls around -- this is a version of Pictionary you won't want your kids joining in on. Buy here!
Time to riff on those you love the most. The name of the game is coming up with the funniest story about your family members, offensive or not! Buy here.
There are no wrong answers in this game meant to spark debate rolling. Unless, you know, you're voted to be wrong. Buy here!
Learn all about what your friends and family remember most about you -- whether it's good or bad. When you're in the hot seat, any story is fair game. Buy here!