Frank's Zoo

Played this with six people and it stayed fun the whole way through, which is rare for a card game that size. The team aspect means you're constantly switching who you're helping, so nobody gets quietly left behind. Took one round to click, then we kept going for two hours.

Played this with five people and the team mechanic kept everyone glued to the table for hours. It scales up to 7 players without dragging, which is rare for a card game. The art on each animal card is genuinely charming too.

Teamed up with my brother against two friends and the alliance mechanic got surprisingly cutthroat. The cards are sturdy and shuffle well even after a dozen rounds. Plays great with 5, though I'd skip it at 3.