I realize the OP has narrowed things down, but for others - this would be a great gift or stocking present: https://www.amazon.com/Sushi-Go-Pick-Pass-Card/dp/B00J57VU44/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481412169&sr=8-1&keywords=sushi+go+go
Sushi Go is a quick card game, easy to learn and the cards are so CUTE.
I’ve played Codenames - it’s a fun game.