15 Magical Ways to Play with Unicorn Trading Cards (Beyond Just Trading)

15 Magical Ways to Play with Unicorn Trading Cards (Beyond Just Trading)

Unicorn Friends trading cards aren't just for swapping—they're portals to pure imagination! Created by a 6-year-old dreamer named Avery, these sparkly collectibles feature 26 unique unicorns, each with their own personality, superpower, and heartwarming mini-story. Whether your little one loves Twinkle's magic bubbles or Clara's unstoppable dance moves, there's endless fun waiting beyond the basic trade.

Here are 15 enchanting ways to turn playtime into magic (all screen-free, of course!):

  1. Unicorn Story Circle – Gather friends in a circle. Each player draws a card and adds one sentence to a group story using their unicorn's superpower. Watch the adventure grow wilder with every turn!
  2. Power Match Game – Flip cards face-up and race to find matching traits (like "kindness" or "creativity"). The first to spot three wins a sparkle point—and a big cheer!
  3. Role-Play Adventures – Assign unicorns roles (hero, sidekick, mischief-maker) and act out scenes. Blake's amazing memory makes her the perfect detective in a lost treasure quest.
  4. DIY Unicorn Battle (Kind Style) – No fighting here! Unicorns "battle" by sharing kind acts or creative ideas. Highest "kindness score" wins the round.
  5. Scavenger Hunt with Traits – Hide cards around the house. Clues tie to superpowers—like "Find a unicorn who loves napping" for KittyCorn.
  6. Memory Match Magic – Play classic memory with pairs, but bonus points for reciting the unicorn's fun fact when you match!
  7. Build Your Dream Herd – Sort cards into dream teams based on themes (rainbow squad, adventure crew). Explain why they belong together.
  8. Unicorn Gratitude Chain – Each player picks a card and says something they're grateful for, inspired by the unicorn's positive quality.
  9. Card Charades – Act out the unicorn's superpower without words—friends guess!
  10. Story Starter Jar – Write prompts on slips, draw a card, and combine for instant tales (e.g., "In a forest..." + Ramplee's creativity = epic castle-building story).
  11. Trading Card Tournament – Host mini-tourneys with simple rules: compare stats or vote on the coolest power.
  12. Unicorn Journaling – Glue a favorite card in a notebook and write/draw what happens next in their world.
  13. Family Game Night Rules – Add house rules like "bonus turn if you share a kind word."
  14. Card Sorting Rainbow – Organize by color or trait for a calming, creative activity.
  15. Send a Magic Message – Pick a card and "gift" it to a friend with a note about why their personality matches the unicorn.

These ideas spark confidence, kindness, and creativity—just like Avery dreamed when she created Unicorn Friends. Ready to build your herd and try them out?

Shop our 15-pack with bonus sticker → or grab a bigger 25-pack for even more magic!

What’s your favorite way to play? Share in the comments or send us your ideas—we love hearing from our unicorn squad! 🦄✨

~Brittany and Avery: Chief Unicorn Officers

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