Quarantine: The Card Game — So Fun. It’s Contagious! — Updated Review

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COVID may have passed but with Winter here we can never be to careful when were out running errands as people will end up with Colds. I thought I would share a new card game with you called Quarantine: The Card Game — So Fun. It’s Contagious!

I don’t know about you and your family but there days, my family all could use a bit of a break…and some fun! A few years ago, I was introduced to Quarantine: The Card Game, a game created as a fun and funny way for families to pass the time at home with their “shelter buddies.”

I thought the card game should be includined in our Interacitve Christmas Gift Guide for Families with children 7 and up. I was taking a look at it this morning because, even though the days of staying home because of COVID-19 have passed, I still think there is something fun about having a small card game you can pull out when the family wants to do something together.

And honestly, I still love the idea of a game that doesn’t require a television, video game system, or a bunch of equipment. One of the first things I liked about this game is how small it is. The entire game is tiny enough to fit in your pocket, which makes it easy to toss into a bag, suitcase, or drawer and have ready whenever you need something to do.

It’s for ages 7 and up, which makes it a great family age range. That means older children, tweens, teens, and adults can all play together. And now that my nieces and nephews are older, I’m thinking about them again when I look at this game. Sometimes the simplest games are the ones families actually pull out and play.

I have to talk about the packaging because it immediately sets the tone. On the bottom of the box, it says: “Oh dear, you’ve got the box upside down. Not off to a good start.” Well, apparently we’re already in trouble.

Then on top of the box, there’s a reminder: “I hope you have washed your hands before opening the cards.”

And then this is where I wanted to share a personalized reminder with you: “Barbara—or Buttercup, I should say—wash your hands! Wash your hands!” And you bet your bottom dollar my family did before playing the game.

It’s silly. It’s funny. And it tells you right away that this isn’t meant to be a serious game. The game is based around the idea of trying to spend the fewest days in quarantine. There are four suits representing the days spent in quarantine.

Unlike many traditional trick-taking games, the goal here is to take as few days as possible. The lower card wins the trick, because nobody wants to collect more days stuck inside. Then there are the remedy trump cards.

These include things like:

• Vaccine
• Social distancing
• Face mask
• Medicine

Those cards can beat the day cards. There are also optional virus and immunity cards for groups of four. At the end, the player with the fewest days wins. It’s a pretty clever way to turn something that was certainly not fun in real life into something families could laugh about together.

One of the things I like about this game is how something as series as COVID could make us laugh because sometimes kids need to step away from their game systems. Sometimes adults do, too. Pulling out a deck of cards gives everyone something different to do together.

I like how children can play the game. Teens and Tweens can play the game. Men can play. Women can play. Grandparents and Great Gramdparents can play as well. Even the dogs can play if you help them with there cards. Just remember there is no, cheating.

And even younger children who aren’t quite old enough to understand the game might get a kick out of the pictures on the cards. The recommended age is 7+, so that’s where I’d start when deciding whether it’s appropriate for your family.

Because the game is so small, I think it would make a fun stocking stuffer if you can find it. It’s also the kind of thing you can tuck into a travel bag or keep in a game drawer. And while the game was created around quarantine, I don’t think you have to be thinking about quarantine to enjoy playing it.

It’s simply a card game with a funny theme. In fact, with more people seeming to wear masks again in everyday life, the theme may still feel familiar to some families. But for me, I’d rather look at it as a reminder that there are still plenty of things we can do inside when we need a little entertainment.

When I originally reviewed the game, it was made in the United States. The original information also stated that 5% of profits went to Feeding America and the American Red Cross. Because that information was part of the original promotion, I’m including it here as historical information, rather than suggesting that the same donation arrangement is still current today.

Finding the game is where things get a little frustrating. I looked for the game again, including on Amazon, and I couldn’t find a current listing that I could confidently send you to. If I find a current retailer carrying Quarantine: The Card Game, I’ll update this post with the information. For now, I would rather be honest and tell you that I haven’t confirmed a current place to purchase it not even Amazon had it.

For my family thanks to the LORD and the amazing companies we’ve been able to work with there are so many products we receive for review that come and go. Some are used once. Some get put away. Some we completely forget about. But this little card game stuck in my mind because of the humor.

Maybe that’s because we all needed a little humor during those years. Maybe it’s because the game is so small and simple. Or maybe it’s because sometimes you just need to sit around a table with your family and laugh. That’s something that never really goes out of style.

Quarantine: The Card Game was created for a very specific moment in time, but the idea behind it still makes me smile. So fun. It’s contagious. It’s small. It’s easy to carry. It’s made for ages 7+. And it gives families another reason to sit down together and play something that doesn’t involve a screen.

If you happen to find a copy, I think it could make a fun addition to a family game collection or a stocking stuffer. Just remember: Wash your hands, grab your sanitizer, and deal already!

Disclosure

I received Quarantine: The Card Game in exchange for inclusion in my Christmas Gift Guide/ Wish List As always, my opinions are my own.

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