Cats, Sushi & Coups: Fast-Paced Card Games

Looking to test your wits, master quick-thinking strategy, and outsmart your friends? Jump into one of these hands-on, high-energy gaming courses designed specifically for middle schoolers! Over the course of the session, players will learn a unique tabletop card game —learning core mechanics, refining tactics, and competing in fast-paced rounds. No prior experience is needed; every game takes just minutes to learn!

Featured Card Games:

• Sushi Go! (Drafting & Set Collection) Kick off the session with a fast-paced feast! Pass hands of cards around the table to snag the ultimate combinations of sushi dishes. Score big with sashimi, power up with wasabi, or secure dessert before time runs out.
• Coup (Bluffing & Social Deduction) Step into a world of secret roles, bribery, and deception. Claim powerful character abilities to gain influence and eliminate opponents—whether you actually hold the cards or not. Use your best poker face to outwit rivals and spot bluffs in this high-stakes game of survival.
• Exploding Kittens (Tactical Risk Management) Finish the session with pure tactical chaos. Draw cards, dodge explosive traps, and use tactical maneuvers like laser pointers, turn-skips, and deck-peeks to push the risk onto your opponents. Last player standing takes the crown!