Après-ski with a difference: the top 5 card games for your holiday
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Après-ski with a difference: the top 5 card games for your holiday

Ramon Schneider
16/1/2025
Translation: machine translated

Whether in the ski hut, in the hotel or after an action-packed day on the piste - these five card games guarantee fun for you and your group.

Imagine you're sitting in a cosy hut after a long day of skiing. Your ski boots are off, the hot chocolate is steaming in front of you and the evening sun is bathing the mountains in a warm light. What's missing now? A game that will keep you and your family entertained - without taking up too much space in your luggage. Whether you're in the mood for strategy, creativity or just a round of fun: card games are not only small and light, but also incredibly versatile. Here are five games that are guaranteed to enrich your skiing holiday.

Wizard

The rules are simple, yet there is a lot of tactics behind the game. The aim is to predict exactly how many tricks you will take before each round. But be careful: too many or too few tricks will cost you valuable points. An exciting mix of luck and strategy.

Amigo Wizard (German)
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Amigo Wizard

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Amigo Wizard (German)
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EUR11,51

Amigo Wizard

German

3 to 6 people, from 10 years, playing time approx. 45 minutes

Skull King

Do you like the challenge of Wizard, but want more excitement? Then Skull King is perfect for you! The game brings a refreshing change to the classic trick-taking game with pirates, mermaids and the eponymous Skull King. With clever moves and the right cards, you can surprise the others and secure important points.

Ravensburger Skull King (German)
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Ravensburger Skull King

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Ravensburger Skull King (German)
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EUR15,41

Ravensburger Skull King

German

2 to 8 people, from 8 years, playing time approx. 30 minutes

Top Ten

Laughter is guaranteed! Top Ten is all about creativity and team spirit. You draw a card with a question or task and everyone in the round has to give an answer that matches a certain scale. The trick is to assess each other and make the group smile. The perfect game to lighten the mood in the ski hut.

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Cocktail games Top Ten (DE) (German)
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Cocktail games Top Ten (DE)

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Cocktail games Top Ten (DE) (German)
Board games
EUR24,84

Cocktail games Top Ten (DE)

German

4 to 9 people, from 12 years, playing time approx. 30 minutes

Tichu

The cult game Tichu by Swiss author Urs Hostettler is a must-have for strategy fans. The game is played in two teams. The aim is to be the first to discard all cards and collect points. Thanks to special cards such as the dragon or phoenix card, Tichu offers plenty of tactical depth. Perfect for long evenings with friends.

Abacus Tichu Pocketbox (German)
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Abacus Tichu Pocketbox

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Abacus Tichu Pocketbox (German)
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EUR14,22

Abacus Tichu Pocketbox

German

4 people, from 10 years, playing time approx. 60 minutes

Jass cards

A classic that always works: With Jass cards, you can play a variety of games - from Tschau Sepp and Hose Abe to the traditional Schieber. Looking for something new? Try the Italian Scopa with Neapolitan Jass cards!

AGM Playing cards Napoletane ital. (Italian)

AGM Playing cards Napoletane ital.

Italian

AGM Playing cards Napoletane ital. (Italian)
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AGM Playing cards Napoletane ital.

Italian

Have you already tried one of the games or do you want to recommend a game that should not be missing on your packing list for the ski holidays? Let me know in the comments.

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