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7 Black-Owned Party Games, Perfect For Breaking The Ice

Get the party started with our top picks.
7 Black-Owned Party Games, Perfect For Breaking The Ice
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By ESSENCE Editors · Updated October 9, 2023
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If you’re in search of creative and entertaining ways to amuse your guests, kickstart engaging conversations, and break the ice at your upcoming holiday mixer or any social gathering, our list of Black-owned party games is the perfect place to start. From spirited trivia games that will challenge your knowledge of Hip-Hop and R&B to card games that will effortlessly keep the conversation flowing, our list includes options for every occasion.

Whether you’re seeking to challenge yourself or simply spend quality time with your friends and family, these party games are perfect for your upcoming event. Ahead, the best Black-owned party games for putting the ‘fun’ in any function. Our curated list of options will elevate your gatherings and create memorable moments while celebrating Black culture.

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01 #CultureTags

CultureTags is the game where knowing your #LOL from your #FOMO will set you up for success. Created by the brilliant mind behind Because of Them We Can, Eunique Jones Gibson, this game is all about testing your hashtag IQ.

Available at Amazon
17 Shop Now
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02 Black Card Revoked

If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Is my Black card still active?’ – now’s the time to find out. Black Card Revoked is the ultimate litmus test for true culture connoisseurs.

Available at Amazon
14 Shop Now
03
03 Lyrically Correct

Lyrically Correct is the ultimate showdown for shower singers and car karaoke champs. This music trivia card game tests your lyrical recall with classics from the ’80s and soulful ’90s R&B hits.

Available at Amazon
19 Shop Now
04
04 Hella Awkward Card Game

Say goodbye to boring small talk and hello to engaging, thought-provoking conversations with this 140-card question game, designed to spark intense and meaningful discussions, deepen connections and put relationship bonds to the test.

Available at Amazon
25 Shop Now
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05 Kulture Kareooke

Whether you’re grooving to ’90s R&B girl groups or picking sides in the Biggie vs. Pac showdown, this deck of 150 cards promise a night filled with laughter and nostalgia.

Available at Amazon
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06 Heard All Before: A Game Of Hip Hop Samples

Heard It All Before is a music trivia game that will put your music memory to the test, challenging players to name song samples from ’70s soul to modern hip hop using over 250 cards.

Available at Walmart
35 Shop Now
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07 LikeU Card Game

Unlike other games, LikeU doesn’t burden you with rules; you’re free to choose your path to connection. Become a student of other people’s stories, find common ground, and unlock the art of connecting on a new level.

Available at Amazon
15 Shop Now

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