Christmas is quickly approaching; in two weeks, we will awaken to another year of celebrating the Lord’s birth and spreading good cheer and gifts to those we love. I’ve included a short description of three games we learned to play this past year. They are easy to understand and very enjoyable for two people or better, a group. If you still need a few gifts under $20.00 and the recipient loves games, consider these three card games, still available in stores and online.

FIVE CROWNS is a rummy-type game. After you become familiar with the card count bumping up by one each round, the game is very easy.

SKYJO is a fun game of collecting, replacing, and ending with the fewest points for the win.

PLAY NINE is a card game with a golf theme. Drawing, discarding, trading, and sabotaging the player next in line is a wonderful way to spend an hour or two with family and friends.

Even better, we found good tutorials on how to play the games on YOUTUBE. I’ve included the links below to give you an idea of whether your gift recipient might enjoy the games.