A Holiday Gift Guide For The Game Lover
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Who doesn’t love a card game? They are a great way to spark conversation, get some good laughs and get to know people on another level. With the holiday season upon us, it’s the time of gift giving. So why not buy a game for your loved one who loves to play all day? Take a look at these five games that would make a great gift for a game lover.
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Red Table Talk Card Game
“We’re Not Really Strangers x Red Table Talk Inner Circle Expansion Pack” includes 25 questions curated by Red Table Talk hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield Norris. The game promotes the forming of deeper connections with loved ones. You may think you know them but this game can help you see another side of them. It’s light on the pockets as well, costing only $10.99. Purchase here.
SociaLaughs
SociaLaughs is a Black-owned business and the creator the popular card games Passport to the Hood, CelebSaid and The Story of My Life. The creators of the games, Crystalyn and Anthony Kent decided to create games inspired from their life experiences growing up in black culture after parting ways with the corporate world. These inclusive games are designed to introduce and celebrate the nuances of Black experience – including hip-hop, rap, comedy, pop-culture and politics. Take a look at their games below and in the next few slides.
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Passport to the Hood
This game includes three volumes and highlights hilarious moments of urban culture, says everything that you hear behind closed doors and reflects the things we experienced growing up. You are ready to play this game if you know what to do when you see people run or a New Yorker’s favorite word. The objective of the game is to not lose points by predicting what answers the opposing teams will select. Purchase here.
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CelebSaid
The game that revives your favorite quotes, catchphrases and lines from some of our most beloved Black celebs. The game is comprised of 86 quote cards, four go cards and 16 decision cards. Purchase here.
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Story of My Life
Designed specifically for women, “Story of My Life” is fun-filled journey highlighting the social, personal and cultural experiences that cultivate the life stories of women. Play this game and find out what stories you have in common with your girlfriends. Purchase here.
