Games for the Category: 'Card Games'

Kemps

Summary: A fun, fast-paced card game involving teamwork in which a player tries to get four of a kind.  Once he or she gets four of a kind, you must perform a secret nonverbal signal to try to get your partner to yell the word “Kemps!” without being caught by an opponent.

Ages: All.  Recommended # of people: An even number of people between 6-10.  Messiness factor: Not too messy. Materials required:  A standard deck of 52 playing cards.  Recommended Setting: Indoors.

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Spoons Game

Summary: A frantic card game in which players try to be the first to get 4 of a kind.  Once one player gets 4 of a kind, everyone quickly tries to grab a spoon from the center! The last person to realize what happened loses the round.

Ages: All.  Recommended # of people: 6-12.  Messiness factor: Not too messy.  Materials required:  A standard deck of 52 playing cards, and spoons (the total number of players minus one).  Recommended Setting: Indoors.

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