If you’ve spent any time in family game night circles, chances are someone has shoved a copy of Cover Your Assets or Skull King into your hands and told you to just trust them. There’s a reason for that. Grandpa Beck’s Games has built one of the most beloved card game catalogs out there, and after years of having their games in heavy rotation in our home, I can tell you they’ve earned the loyalty.
This is our complete guide to every Grandpa Beck’s card game in the lineup. I’ll keep this post updated as they release new titles, so bookmark it and check back whenever you’re looking for your next card game. Whether you’re brand new to their games or trying to figure out which one to add to your collection next, this is the page for you.
What Makes Grandpa Beck’s Games Different
Grandpa Beck’s Games is a family-run company that makes card games designed to actually bring families together. Their tagline could honestly be “easy to learn, hard to put down.” Each box even includes a recipe card from the Beck family and Grandpa Beck’s actual phone number in case you have a question about the rules. That kind of small-business charm shows up in the gameplay too.
Their games tend to share a few traits: they shuffle and go quickly, they work for wide age ranges, they reward table talk and personality, and they’re priced fairly. They are exactly the kind of games we recommend to anyone starting or growing a family game collection.
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You can also find them all on Amazon, too!
Cover Your Assets
Players: 2-6 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 30 minutes
Cover Your Assets is the game that put Grandpa Beck’s on the map, and for good reason. It’s a collection essential and a great fit for all ages. You’re trying to make your fortune by stacking matching pairs of high valued assets in front of you, but the catch is that other players can challenge and steal your top stack. The result is a game full of table talk, light betrayal, and the kind of laughs that keep everyone leaning in for one more round.
If you only buy one Grandpa Beck’s game, start here. It’s the perfect introduction to the whole lineup and works just as well with grandparents as it does with kids. The whole game revolves around stealing cards. While it’s all playful and never feels overly mean like we’ve found in other games with this style of play, it’s something to be aware of if you have anyone that doesn’t enjoy that gameplay.
Best for: Mixed-age family game nights, gateway card games, first-time players
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Skull King
Players: 2-8 | Ages 8+ | Playtime: 30-45 minutes
Skull King is a trick taking game that is similar to the classic Up and Down the River. It’s one of the most replayable card games we own. Each round you bid on exactly how many tricks you think you’ll win, and the scoring rewards you for being precisely right. The pirate theme adds personality without getting in the way, and the bidding mechanic creates this beautiful tension where every card matters and your card play strategy will be tested.
This is the one I recommend for families who want a little more strategy. It scales wonderfully from a small group up to a full table of eight. There’s even an expansion pack for seasoned Skull King Players ready for more pirate fun!
Best for: Trick taking fans, older kids and adults, larger groups
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Nuts About Mutts
Players: 3-8 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 20 minutes
Nuts About Mutts is UNO but better. It plays like the classic shedding game you already know, but with more interesting decisions, better art, and adorable dogs on every card. You’re trying to get rid of your hand first, but special cards keep things unpredictable in the best way.
This is a great pick for families with younger kids who are looking for a great introductory card game.
Best for: Kids who love UNO, dog-loving families, quick gameplay
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Cover Your Cookies
Players: 3-6 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 20-30 minutes
Cover Your Cookies is a cookie themed take on Cover Your Assets, and it’s probably my favorite version of Cover Your Assets! The game helps reward players who are targeted by others so now having your assets stolen isn’t always a bad thing. The theme is sweeter (literally) and my go-to card game for holiday gifting. (pair it with cookies and you are golden!)
Best for: Younger kids, families with mixed ages, quick game night picks
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Another Man’s Treasure
Players: 2-6 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 30 minutes
Another Man’s Treasure is a vintage rummy style card game with a great spin on a classic play style. If you grew up playing rummy with grandparents, this one is going to feel instantly familiar. You’re collecting sets of treasures, but the visual theme and small twists on traditional rummy rules give it a fresh feel.
This is a fantastic pick for families who already love classic card games but want something with a little more personality on the table.
Best for: Rummy fans, multi-generational play, classic card game lovers
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Gnoming A Round
Players: 2-7 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 30 minutes
Gnoming A Round is a modern spin on the card game Golf, and the grandparents in your life are going to love this one. Same low-score-wins mechanic as classic Golf, but with adorable gnomes and just enough twists to feel new. The play is easy to teach and quick to pick up, which makes it perfect for those nights when you want everyone playing within five minutes of sitting down.
This has become one of the games I recommend most often to families with older relatives in the mix. It hits a sweet spot of familiar and fresh. It also is one of the better games in the Grandpa Beck’s Games line up for two players!
Best for: Golf card game fans, grandparents and grandkids, easy teaches, two player games
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Toil & Troublez
Players: 2-6 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 30 minutes
My pick for the Grandpa Beck game that isn’t talked about enough! Toil & Troublez is a set collection card game with push your luck mechanics, and it has more strategy than you might initially expect. You’re brewing potions and trying to collect the right combinations, but the push your luck element means you’re constantly weighing whether to play it safe or go for the bigger payoff.
This is a great step-up game for kids who love the lighter Grandpa Beck’s titles but are ready for a little more decision making.
Best for: Push your luck fans, kids ready for more strategy, witchy aesthetic lovers, Halloween game nights
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The Bears and The Bees
Players: 2-5 | Ages 8+ | Playtime: 30 minutes
The Bears and The Bees is a puzzly card and tile laying game that is genuinely gorgeous on the table. You’re building out a meadow scene by playing cards strategically next to each other, and the visual satisfaction of watching the board come together is half the fun. The other half is the surprisingly tight scoring that rewards thoughtful placement.
This one plays beautifully at two players, which makes it a great pick for couples game nights or quiet afternoons with one kid. It’s a game I always reach for when I want something comforting and relaxing.
Best for: Two player games, tile laying fans, visually pleasing games
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Reign of Dragoness
Players: 3-8 | Ages 8+ | Playtime: 30-45 minutes
Reign of Dragoness is a ladder climbing card game and the most challenging option in the Grandpa Beck’s lineup. If your family has played through the rest of the catalog and is ready for something with more depth, this is where you go. The ladder climbing mechanic will feel familiar if you’ve played games like The Great Dalmuti, but the dragon theme and tweaks to the formula make it stand on its own.
This is the one I recommend for families with older kids and teens who want a card game that challenges them.
Best for: Older kids and teens, ladder climbing fans, more strategic play
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3-2-1 Countdown
Players: 2-8 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 20 minutes
3-2-1 Countdown is a discard and draw card shedding game with a satisfying rocket launch theme. You’re racing to be the first to empty your hand, but the special countdown cards add timing decisions that make every turn feel meaningful. It plays quickly and works at almost any player count.
This is a perfect filler game, the kind you reach for when you have twenty minutes before bedtime or while waiting for dinner.
Best for: Quick games, large groups, kids who like shedding games
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Whoa There Cowboy
Players: 2-6 | Ages 7+ | Playtime: 20-30 minutes
Whoa There Cowboy is a bluffing and shedding game with personality to spare. You’re trying to play your cards while convincing other players that you’re being honest about what you’re putting down. The bluffing element makes it perfect for families who love reading each other’s faces and calling each other’s bluffs.
If your crew loves party games and games with social deduction, this one is going to be a hit.
Best for: Bluffing game fans, families who love table talk, party game lovers
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13. Antiquity Quest
Players: 2-6 | Ages 10+ | Playtime: 45-60 minutes
Antiquity Quest is Canasta meets Hand and Foot, and it is hands down the most strategic game Grandpa Beck’s has released. If you have classic card game fans in your family who grew up playing Canasta, this is going to scratch that itch and then some. The depth is real, the play time is longer than the rest of the lineup, and the satisfaction of building a great melded hand is hard to beat.
This is the one for serious card game players and the older end of the family.
Best for: Canasta and Hand and Foot fans, longer game nights, strategic card game lovers
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Cover Your Kingdom
Players: 2-6 | Ages 8+ | Playtime: 30-45 minutes
Cover Your Kingdom is the zanier, more chaotic cousin of Cover Your Assets. Same core mechanic of stacking and stealing, but now with fantasy creatures and a lot more take-that style play. Dragons, gnomes, and unicorns all have special powers that can flip the table in your favor, which means every round feels a little different.
If your family has already worn out Cover Your Assets and is ready for something with more bite, this is your next pickup.
Best for: Fans of Cover Your Assets looking for more chaos
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Which Grandpa Beck’s Game Should You Buy First?
If you’re staring at this list trying to figure out where to start, here’s the quick cheat sheet:
For your very first Grandpa Beck’s game: Cover Your Assets. Every time.
For young kids (ages 5-7): Cover Your Cookies or Nuts About Mutts.
For grandparents and grandkids together: Gnoming A Round or Another Man’s Treasure.
For older kids, teens, and adults who want strategy: Skull King, Reign of Dragoness, or Antiquity Quest.
For cozy game nights: The Bears and The Bees.
For quick filler games: 3-2-1 Countdown.
For families who love bluffing and table talk: Whoa There Cowboy.
We had the absolute pleasure of having dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Beck themselves! They are the real deal and even nicer than you’d expect which I didn’t think possible. She even brought us a bag of her homemade Crispy Crunch! You can get that recipe in Gnoming A Round! Make a double batch, trust me. ◡̈
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