In a world where you have so many options for gaming on the run — from your cell phone, iPad, or other portable device — there’s still something to be said for the original portable game: cards! Mayfair has a large (and still growing) selection of card games that are perfect for traveling or for a palate cleanser between longer games. Here’s a few of our favorites.

~ Family Business ~

It’s not personal, it’s just business! Heh, who are we kidding, it’s DEFINITELY personal. Family Business is the classic game of mob warfare where tensions escalate, followed by brief moments of all-out war that see button men put up against the wall and taken out — unless you can bribe the right cop or go on the lam, that is. Family Business is a game of moves and counter-moves, where players nominate rival mobsters for hits, while attempting to move their own forces out of the line of fire. The last mob with a button-man standing is the winner!

Family Business is a fun, light game full of surprisingly tense moments for 2-6 aspiring mobsters ages 8 and up. Games take approximately 30-minutes to play.

~ Alibi ~

In Alibi, there’s a murder to solve and you and your fellow players are the detectives on the case! You’ll need to solve the who, what, where, when, and why of a murder, using your keen skills of deduction and questioning, while carefully eliminating all the wrong answers. You can score points for solving the murder, but also for helping your fellow detectives, so choose carefully and bring the killer to justice!

Alibi is a tense, thrilling whodunit for 3-10 sleuths ages 10 and up. Games take approximately 30-minutes to play.  

~ Oh My Goods! ~

In Oh My Goods!, players step into the leather boots of a medieval craftsman and strive to become the preeminent guild leader in their village! Along the way, you have a lot of hard choices to make, like whether to quickly churn out goods or take your time and aim for perfection. Despite using only cards and being extremely portable, Oh My Goods! is a deep strategy game that will keep you occupied game after game.

Also, look for the campaign expansion that introduces a story of intrigue: Longsdale in Revolt! This expansion adds more buildings, characters, and a five-chapter story that forces merchants to choose between their King and the rebels that oppose him. On top of that, there’s a war brewing and you’ll need to supply your King and his army. The story develops differently depending on whose side you’re on, so play the story at least twice to experience both endings.

Oh My Goods! is a rich strategy game for 2-4 master craftsmen ages 10 and up. Games take approximately 30-minutes to play.   

~ Portal of Heroes ~

Darkness has fallen on the lands of Molthar and only a group of intrepid summoners — and the legendary creatures they call with their portals — can protect the land and restore the balance of good and evil! In Portal of Heroes, you’ll use your portal and pearls of power to summon majestic creatures from across dimensions. Look closely, some of these legends might be familiar to you, and also have special abilities that will make your quest easier. Gather a team from across the dimensions of time and space and become the Chosen One. The first player to 12 Power Points restores peace to the realm!

Portal of Heroes is a quick card game for 2-5 would-be Chosen Ones, ages 10 and up. Games take approximately 45-minutes to play.

~ More to Come in the Future! ~

And we’re not done yet! In the months to come we’ll be introducing new card games including Party Bites, Run Bunny Run, and Food Chain!