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Card games are a time honored tradition during get-togethers. Whether it’s a rousing game of spades or UNO, it is an opportunity to rally loved ones in the name of friendly competition and learn something new.
Settle the score during family game night or turn it into a competition for the ages with these engaging Black-owned card games.
Black Card Revoked
First Edition
Blackness is not subjected to one format or perception however there are some elements to Black American culture that should definitely be known. Black Card Revoked is an intergenerational conversational starter that puts your knowledge of Black culture—both spoken and unspoken— to the test.
Price: $20
Culture Tags
Black folks share so many similarities, especially when it comes to upbringing. #CultureTags brings the hilarity of common phrases used in Black culture through decoding acronyms. Participants also have the option to add expansion packs to make the game more robust and exciting based on the player.
Price: $20
Heard It All Before
A Game Of Hip Hop Samples
Hip Hop samples are a cornerstone essential of Black music. Merging together varying genres, Hip Hop samples can be commonly found in today’s culture and music trends. Players who identify as real music-heads are able to listen to a track and decode the original sample used in the song.
Price: $35
Black Wall Street The Board Game
Second Edition
Inspired by Tulsa, Oklahoma’s historical landmark Black Wall Street, learn about the businesses that thrived there while trying to win and succeed on your own terms.
Price: $45
Trap Snatch
For the Culture Guessing Game
There are many ways to learn and become immersed in Black history. Trap Snatch is a fun and nontraditional way to test your knowledge while competing with your people while staying on top of what’s hot in our culture.
Price: $35
Hella Awkward
Card Game
Whether partying with your friends or wanting to get to know your partner on a deeper level, this card game will help you ask the necessary questions and set the proper tone for your occasion.