Hey, Hey, y'all. Your favorite genealogist is back with some interesting games for you and your family to play this month and all year long.
Black History Month is the perfect time to honor the contributions of Black Americans to history, culture, and society. It’s also the perfect time to teach our youth black history; some are afraid to learn. Organize a Genealogy Trivia Night to celebrate while laughing, learning, and connecting with loved ones. Here’s a curated list of games rooted in Black culture and history, complete with links to purchase them and hashtags to share the joy online.
How to Organize Your Black History and Genealogy Trivia Night
Set the Theme: Decorate your space with Black History Month banners, photos of influential figures, and family memorabilia.
Plan the Playlist: Choose a music lineup that celebrates black artists, from jazz legends to modern hip-hop icons.
Good Food: You cannot celebrate Black History, Culture, or Music without good food. Sunday Dinner, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, collard greens, barbeque, sweet potato pie, and a great pound cake are all your family needs!
Mix the Games: Include various card, board, and discussion games to cater to all ages and interests.
Incorporate Genealogy: Encourage participants to share stories, photos, funeral programs, or other artifacts and heirlooms from their family’s history. There are companies that can turn your personal family history into board games or card games.
Prizes and Rewards: Offer small prizes, such as books by Black authors, cultural artwork, or gift cards to Black-owned businesses.
Games for Your Genealogy Trivia Night
Black Card Revoked: Original Flavor - This game flips traditional Black history trivia on its head by highlighting shared cultural knowledge. With questions like “Which hot sauce is the only one worth using?”, it promises hilarious debates and nostalgic fun.
Blerd Domination - Combine your love for anime, movies, and music with trivia on Black history. This game celebrates the multifaceted interests of the Black community while providing an entertaining and educational experience.
Black Card Revoked - First Edition - Celebrate American Black popular culture with this lively game. With four editions to choose from, it’s perfect for family gatherings or game nights with friends.
Real Talk – Hip Hop Edition - Explore Black culture through the lens of hip-hop with 52 discussion cards. This game invites players to share perspectives and memories tied to the music and movement that shaped generations.
Black History Flashcards: S.T.E.A.M. Edition - Learn about Black pioneers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and entertainment. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this deck of flashcards is an engaging way to celebrate Black ingenuity.
Black History Playing Cards - Add a cultural twist to your next card game! These playing cards feature custom illustrations, inspiring quotes, and fascinating facts about Black history.
Black UNO - A creative spin on the classic card game, Black UNO combines trivia and strategy. Watch out for the "Black Power Cards" that can change the game with a trivia question or extra card draws!
Tabu (Words) for the Culture - This guessing game brings together nostalgia and modern culture, with clues ranging from 90s pop references to current slang. It’s a surefire way to keep energy high during trivia night.
Free at Last Civil Rights Board Game - Dive deep into the Civil Rights Movement with this immersive board game. Take on the role of historical organizations fighting for equal rights in the Deep South from 1960 to 1964.
Black Jeoparody! Black History and Culture Edition - Modeled after the beloved Jeopardy! format, this game features 18 categories like “The Arts,” “HBCUs,” and “Activism.” With customizable questions and sound effects, it’s a show-stopping choice for trivia night.
Celebrate Black History Month with a Genealogy Trivia Night, a fun way to explore African American history and culture while connecting with loved ones. From Black Card Revoked to Black Jeoparody!, these engaging games bring laughter, learning, and nostalgia to your game night. I plan to bring out these games at the next Family Reunion!! I hope to get relatives of all ages around the table (after our traditional Spade game) and get them excited about mixed trivia, card games, and discussion prompts to have meaningful conversations about Black heritage and achievements.
Check out the game list above, set the mood, and make history come alive—one trivia question at a time!
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