Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Ugly Christmas Sweaters is a card game that blends open drafting, hand management, and trick-taking in a humorous Christmas setting. Two to four players compete to assemble the most creative and high‑scoring holiday sweaters, using cards that represent fabric pieces, buttons, bows, and even glitter yarn. At the start of each round, everyone receives a set of cards and an open deck sits on the table. Each player picks a card, then passes the rest to the next player, creating a drafting dynamic that forces quick, strategic choices. Meanwhile, players try to complete sets of pieces that form a full sweater; each complete set earns points and can unlock special bonuses. A round ends when someone builds three sweaters, at which point points are tallied. There are round‑specific goals—such as certain piece types or color combinations—as well as hidden objectives that vary each game. After three rounds, all round scores are summed, and the player with the highest total wins. The game is quick, fun, and perfect for holiday gatherings, yet it offers strategic depth for those who enjoy drafting and trick‑taking. If you love card‑game challenges with a festive twist, Ugly Christmas Sweaters will delight you and test your planning and adaptability skills.