Collection: Kickback Essentials
Whether it's squeezed into a studio apartment, sprawled across someone's back deck, or gathered around a coffee table that's seen better days, the kickback hits different. It's that sweet spot between doing too much and doing nothing at all.
No guest lists. No dress codes. No pressure to impress people you barely know. Just your circle, some drinks worth sharing, and whatever card game or party game sparks the most friendly trash talk.
Kickback Essentials celebrates Black-owned game creators bringing authentic card games, party games, and tabletop experiences designed for exactly these moments. Perfect for game night, adult game night, family gatherings, or spontaneous Saturday evenings. From classic card games with a cultural twist to innovative party games that spark conversation, these Black-owned games are crafted to bring people together.
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PO' UP! Card Game: College Edition
Regular price $19.99Regular priceUnit price / perRelive the best (and messiest) years of your life with the first party game that centers the Black college experience—from HBCUs to PWIs.
Whether you’re a proud Black grad or still paying Sallie Mae, PO’ UP! College Edition is a hilarious, unfiltered walk down memory lane.🎓 Why You’ll Love It:
✅ First-of-its-Kind Black College Party Game – Designed to spotlight the shared, diverse, and hilarious experiences of Black students and grads across HBCUs and PWIs.
✅ 215 Thought-Provoking & Funny Prompts – Bring on the nostalgia and storytime chaos.
✅ 11 College Life Categories – Including:
Black at a PWI
BLKOUT
Greek Life
HBCU Pride
College Broke
Truth or Dare
…and more.
✅ No Rules. No Winners. No Pressure. – Just grab a card, share your story, and PO’ UP! to Black Excellence.
✅ Perfect for Grown Folks Game Night – Great for tailgates, reunions, homecomings, or chill nights with your crew.
✅ Amazing Gift for College Students & Grads – Whether they just crossed the stage or just crossed a line at a party.
📦 Product Specs:
📅 Ages: 18+
👥 Players: 2–20+
⏰ Time: 30–90+ minutes
🎯 Questions: 215 total
🖤 Black Woman-Owned
🌎 Based in Maryland, USA
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That's Dope: Core Pack
Regular price $25.00Regular priceUnit price / per$27.00Sale price $25.00That's Dope is the ultimate party game and icebreaker, sparking hilarious conversations and friendly debates that will leave you knowing your friends and family better than ever before.
Each round, players take turns guessing who voted "Dope" or "Nope" to 288 hilarious and thought-provoking topics. The first player to three correct guesses wins, or just keep playing for even more fun! 🤩
- Sparks Engaging Conversations: Get ready for lively discussions and friendly debates as you delve into a wide range of relatable and sometimes controversial topics. You'll be surprised by what you learn about each other!
- Multiple Ways to Play: That's Dope offers a variety of game modes to keep things fresh and exciting. Whether you're playing casually, competitively, one-on-one, in teams, or using it as an icebreaker, there's a mode for every occasion! Pro-tip – try the unique couples game mode where you and your partner team up against others for a fun and revealing twist on the game.
- Perfect for On-the-Go Fun: The Core Pack's compact size makes it easy to take with you on trips, ensuring that you're always prepared for a memorable game night wherever you go.
- Fun for Everyone: The Core Pack is appropriate for all audiences and ages, but gameplay is best with ages 17+, making it suitable for a variety of groups and settings.
- Play With Large Groups of 6 or more!: The Core pack supports 2-6 players right out of the box – Easily add more players and larger groups with the addition of Extra Voting Cards (sold separately).
The Core Pack is perfect for groups with 2 - 6 players and comes with:
- 288 hilarious, conversation-starting topic cards
- 6 pairs of voting cards
- Official rule book
All Ages: The Core Pack is appropriate for all groups and ages, but gameplay is best for ages 17+.
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That's Dope: Family Game Night Edition
Regular price $15.00Regular priceUnit price / perYour favorite crowdsourced party game is back with a brand NEW edition!
That’s Dope: Family Game Night Edition is the perfect game for the whole family and the rules are simple! Each round players take turns guessing who voted “Dope” or “Nope” to hilarious, controversial, family-friendly topics. Find out how well you know your family and loved ones.
The Family Game Night Expansion pack comes with:
- 45 hilarious, family-friendly, conversation-starting topic cards
- 4 pairs of voting cards
- Official rules card
Each round, one player reads a topic from a white card and everyone else votes whether they think the topic is "Dope" or "Nope" using one of their black voting cards. Guess who voted "Dope" or "Nope" to win the game.
The Family Game Night Edition comes with 45 hilarious, conversation-starting topic cards, 4 pairs of voting cards and an official rule book.
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That's Dope: After Dark Edition
Regular price $15.00Regular priceUnit price / perYour favorite crowdsourced party game is back with a brand NEW edition!
That’s Dope: After Dark Edition is the perfect adult party game for any group with strong opinions and the rules are simple! Each round players take turns guessing who voted “Dope” or “Nope” to hilarious, controversial, Rated R topics. Find out how well you know your friends.. or make some new ones.
The After Dark Expansion pack comes with:
- 45 Rated R, conversation-starting topic cards
- 4 pairs of voting cards
- Official rules card
Each round, one player reads a topic from a white card and everyone else votes whether they think the topic is "Dope" or "Nope" using one of their black voting cards. Guess who voted "Dope" or "Nope" to win the game.
The After Dark Edition comes with 45 hilarious, conversation-starting topic cards, 4 pairs of voting cards and an official rule book.
🌶🌶 The After Dark Edition contains mature content and is best for your next adults only game night.
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That's Dope: Safe For Work Edition
Regular price $15.00Regular priceUnit price / perThat’s Dope: Safe for Work Edition is the perfect safe-for-work icebreaker and conversation starter and the rules are simple! Each round, players take turns guessing who voted “Dope” or “Nope” to hilarious, safe for work, conversation-starting topics. Get to know your friends and co-workers in a fun and easy way.
The Safe for Work Expansion pack comes with:
- 45 hilarious, conversation-starting, SFW topic cards
- 4 pairs of voting cards
- Official rules card
Each round, one player reads a topic from a white card and everyone else votes whether they think the topic is "Dope" or "Nope" using one of their black voting cards. Guess who voted "Dope" or "Nope" to win the game.
That's Dope: Safe for Work Edition is the perfect icebreaker or party game for your next happy hour, office party or team event! You can even play online.
The Safe for Work Edition comes with 45 hilarious, conversation-starting topic cards, 4 pairs of voting cards and an official rule book.
All Ages: The Safe for Work Edition is appropriate for all ages, but gameplay is best for ages 17+.
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Sing That Sh*t Original Card Game Deluxe Edition
Regular price $19.99Regular priceUnit price / per$24.99Sale price $19.99Bring the ultimate music challenge to your next game night with the Sing That Sh*t Original Card Game (Deluxe Edition)!
This fun, fast-paced party card game is perfect for music lovers of all ages. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, planning a virtual game night, or looking for the best adult drinking game, Sing That Sh*t delivers hours of laughter and unforgettable memories.
Key Features:
🎤 120 Cards – Includes 20 blue star challenge cards for bonus points and longer gameplay
🎶 Two Ways to Play – Lyric Mode and Song Title Mode to suit every player’s style
🥂 Perfect for Any Occasion – Family-friendly fun or turn it into an adult drinking game
👨👩👧👦 For All Ages – Great for kids, teens, and adults who love music
💡 Quick & Easy to Learn – Start playing in just minutesHow It Works:
Draw a card and reveal the keyword. You have 10 seconds to sing a lyric that includes the word. If you can’t, switch to Song Title Mode and name any song with that word in the title. The more challenging the word, the more points you score.Sale -
Black UNO
Regular price $24.99Regular priceUnit price / per$32.99Sale price $24.99Black UNO Card Game – Classic Matching Meets Black Culture Trivia
Level up your next game night with Black UNO, the card game that celebrates Black culture, history, and community. This fun and educational party game combines the excitement of traditional UNO with the challenge of Black cultural trivia questions, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for family and friends of all ages.
Features:
Classic Card Matching Gameplay – Easy to play, instantly familiar.
Black Power Cards – Choose to draw cards or answer a trivia question via the free Black UNO mobile app.
Dynamic Trivia Questions – Test your knowledge of Black history, music, movies, and icons.
Multiplayer Fun – Perfect for 2–10 players.
Ideal Gift – Great for birthdays, holidays, family reunions, or Black History Month.
Bring the culture to the table. Play, learn, and celebrate with Black UNO.
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Tabu (Words) for the Culture - I Luv the 90's Edition
Regular price $27.99Regular priceUnit price / per$32.99Sale price $27.99Introducing our brand new Tabu (Words) for the Culture Expansion Pack!
The I Luv the 90's edition, is ideal to pair with the classic Tabu (Words) for the Culture game or play it alone. This edition contains 200 cards, all from the 1990's. Topics cover all aspects of black culture - musicians, TV shows, food, style and popular lingo. Its still the classic card guessing game with a Black Culture theme but all words are related to the 90's.
Two teams compete to guess words ranging from 90's pop culture, musicians, politicians and popular lingo. his game includes Buzzuh! - The mobile app that allows each team to select a team name and a buzzer sound from a pre-fixed list or create your own authentic sound. Decide on the length of time per round and keep score all in the app.No additional fees for app.
NOTE: We have updated our name to Words for the Culture. It is the same exact game as Tabu (previously Taboo) for the Culture.
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Tabu (Words) for the Culture
Regular price $32.99Regular priceUnit price / per$35.99Sale price $32.99Bring the energy, nostalgia, and laughs to game night!
Tabu (Words) for the Culture is the Black culture-inspired card guessing game that transforms any gathering into a fast-paced celebration of everything from 90s pop culture to today’s hottest slang.Two teams face off to guess as many words as possible without using the forbidden clues—race against the clock, outsmart your opponents, and keep the vibe alive.
Note: This game was previously known as Taboo for the Culture. Only the name has changed—the gameplay you love is exactly the same.
🎮 How to Play
✅ Divide into two teams
✅ One teammate gives clues to get their team to guess the keyword
✅ Just don’t say the taboo words listed on the card!
✅ Use the Buzzuh mobile app to:Set custom round times (30–120 seconds)
Keep score automatically
Pick unique buzzer sounds or record your own
Want even more cards? Bundle with I Luv the 90’s Edition to almost double your deck—and save 30%!
✨ Why You’ll Love It
🎯 Culturally Relevant Content – From classic TV shows to viral memes, all the clues celebrate Black culture.
🎉 Perfect for Any Occasion – Family reunions, cookouts, holidays, and parties.
🕒 Flexible Gameplay – Quick rounds or marathon sessions—it’s up to you.
📱 Enhanced with Buzzuh App – Modern scoring, timing, and buzzer features.
🎁 Great Gift Idea – Ideal for game lovers, culture enthusiasts, and Black-owned business supporters.SPECIAL: Add our new edition "I Luv the 90's" and get 30% off. Adding this edition will almost double the amount of cards you have to play with.
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Tabu (Words) for the Culture - 2000s Swag Edition
Regular price $27.99Regular priceUnit price / per$32.99Sale price $27.99Throw it back to the era of flip phones, Air Force 1s, and 106 & Park.
The 2000s Swag Edition of Tabu (Words) for the Culture is the ultimate nostalgia-packed expansion deck that brings Black 2000s culture straight to your living room.Whether you pair it with the original game or play it as a standalone experience, this edition delivers 200 fresh cards covering music, movies, slang, politics, and everything that made the 2000s unforgettable.
🎮 How to Play
✅ Divide into two teams.
✅ One player gives clues without using the forbidden words.
✅ The team guesses as many cards as possible before time’s up!
✅ Use the Buzzuh mobile app to:Set custom round times (30–120 seconds)
Track team scores
Select or record custom buzzer sounds
✨ What’s Inside
🎤 200 Cards – All themed around Black culture in the 2000s
🎵 Musicians, Movies & Slang – From Destiny’s Child to Soulja Boy, from tall tees to crunk music
📱 Buzzuh App Integration – Free app for timing, scoring, and buzzers
🕒 Flexible Gameplay – Quick party rounds or extended sessions
🎉 Standalone or Expansion – Mix with the original or play on its ownNote: This game was previously called Taboo for the Culture and Tabu for the Culture. The new name, Words for the Culture, keeps everything the same—only the title has changed.
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