For smoke-weed-everyday cacao aficionados, it stands to reason that some of our favorite cultivars would share a few of the same essences as chocolate, especially considering how integral both are to contemporary stoner culture.

Chocophile potheads around the world know how much of a mood lift a single bonbon can deliver, but it's more than munchies that connect weed to cacao. Chocolate is rich in the terpene linalool. It also contains one of the first endocannabinoids discovered, anandamide, which interacts with the same endocannabinoid receptors as THC.

But weed and chocolate are connected by more than biology. When cannabis is bred to enhance its chocolatey qualities, the results can be more than mouthwatering; they can be freaking transcendent. Chocolate strains are designated as such via their genetics (many stem from crosses of Chocolate Thai or Chocolope) or their distinctly chocolatey terp profiles. Either way, the more chocolaty the strain, the more compelled we'll be to stock up.

Consider a few of our favorite chocolatey strains of weed below and explore strains of all flavors on the Weedmaps app.

Chocolate Chunk

Chocolate Chunk, a direct descendant of Afghani, is a potentially sedative cultivar with a snoozy reputation perfect for stoners who prefer a mellow euphoria that unravels neatly into bedtime. Users describe Chocolate Chunk as a sleepy, munchy high that arrives with a chest swelling elation that typically percolates through the body, quieting both racing thoughts and achy body parts. Chocolate Chunk features a low percentage of CBD, and therapeutic users and rec users alike celebrate the strain's potential stress-relieving efficacy.

Expect a botanical, flowery chocolate perfume and a sharp, pine-infused cocoa exhale.

Chocolate Diesel

Chocolate Diesel is an even-keeled cross of Sour Diesel and Chocolate Thai that tends to lean slightly peppy but overall seems to deliver balanced effects. Users report a potentially energetic onset that typically dissolves into an unfocused, cottony head high and loose, languid body buzz. The euphoric overtones make it a useful cultivar to keep around — especially on moody days. Therapeutic users report potential relief from fatigue, while rec users report a typically deep, cushiony stone worth zoning out with.

Expect a potent gassy chocolate perfume and a sour, diesel exhale.

Chocolate Skunk

Pothead chocolate freaks looking for a bright, peppy high should consider auditioning Chocolate Skunk, a cross of underground fave Chocolope and perennial darling Skunk. This cultivar's effects reportedly skew energetic, and many users describe the high as optimal for functional, everyday stoners. Rec users describe an energetic euphoria that can be laser-focused to complete tasks like housework or low-stakes cerebral projects. And therapeutic users enjoy this strain as well, reporting potential relief from chronic pain and fatigue.

Expect creamy mocha aromas and a commensurate exhale.

Chocolate Haze

Smokers who eschew the lazy stoner stereotype might enjoy this Haze phenotype that delivers some delightfully uplifting chocolate vibes while also maintaining a lighthearted, focused energy synonymous with the Haze genealogy. Chocolate Haze is reportedly ultra-long lasting, with THC percentages that typically peak around 25% and highs that generally evaporate into easy, giggly, euphoria rather than sleepytime munchies.

Expect a spicy, woody chocolate aroma and a flowery, bitter chocolate exhale.

Chocolate Glue

This rare cross of Gorilla Glue and Chocolate Lava is potentially sedative with a bright euphoric streak that fans of the cultivar say keeps the high airy and multidimensional, rather than cottony and thick. Some Chocolate Glue users celebrate the strain's potentially blissful, alert, creative, and meditative qualities, while others experience super relaxing body effects. That dynamic balance makes this hard-to-find cultivar worth the search — as if tasting like chocolate wasn't enough to pique interest.

Expect sweet citrus and dark chocolate in both the aroma and exhale.

Chocolate Mint

For chocolate lovers who prefer a syrupy, sedative high, Chocolate Mint is probably a pretty appropriate addition to the stash box. Chocolate Mint is a cross of Emerald OG and Grand Daddy Purps that reportedly delivers a euphoric, contemplative head high and deeply couch-locked body buzz. Rec users describe a heavy-duty stone that's potentially sedative under certain conditions (read: warm couch, tasty munchies, infinite Netflix). Others find it to be meditative and rejuvenating (read: picnic blanket, sunshine, good book). Therapeutic users report potential relief from bad moods and achy joints. 

Chocolate Mint gets her name from her rich, complex chocolate exhale and bright, minty nose rather than a Chocolate lineage. Knowing this, expect a nuanced profile that includes both cool notes of mint and warm flashes of pepper.

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Contemporary canna-sseurs and boho game aficionados alike can agree that stoned game night is a singular pleasure, especially when the game in question is straight-up cannabis-themed.

Unlike other "mature" board games and card games that require some manner of focus, point scoring, rule keeping, and attention maintaining, stoner games are typically built on the premise that most, if not all, players are too high for that nonsense. In fact, the best stoner games are not focused on strategy or high scores at all. The best stoner games are focused on connection, getting absolutely zooted, and making you laugh till you wheeze and/or pee a little.

And while we're still totally pro getting high and playing video games, in-person game nights with a few pals can also deliver some delicious memories and inside jokes that you'll laugh about for years to come. Here are a few of our own game night favorites.

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Suddenly Stoned

This low-stakes card drawing game is super easy and can be played with or without score keeping. The directive is to draw a card and execute the command, the commands getting increasingly ridiculous the stonier the players become. Played with at least three players, some favorite cards include "play hide and seek," "correctly guess what time it is," and "draw the person to your left." Some cards encourage every player to join in, and others contain solo, almost meditative tasks, depending on the players.

Bonus, the deck is about the size of a deck of playing cards, making it an easy game to pack up play just about anywhere.

Cards Against Humanity Weed Pack

In case you missed it, the ubiquitous party card game of this generation has a cannabis-themed expansion pack. And it's a must-have addition to the game chest of all card-gaming pot enthusiasts. The Weed Expansion Pack delivers signature CAH gameplay but with weedy overtures and grassy implications that won't fly too high over any teetotaler's dome in case there are a few non-smokers at the party.

High Standards

Weedmaps's own contribution to the field of stoned gaming is High Standards, a card drawing game designed in cooperation with Fitz Games. Unlike straightforward truth-or-dare style card decks, High Standards is a faster-paced card game that features a variety of mini-games inside its deck. Optimally, this game is played with anywhere from 4-10 smoked-up players who, in addition to the requisite dare/trivia-style game cards, can expect mini-games like "Pitch The Invention" and "What's My Price?" Whether you plan on gifting it your fave game nerd or expanding your own board game trunk/cabinet/hollow ottoman, consider this game a stoner game night necessity.

Ganjaland

For pot-puffing players nostalgic for a game that's candy-colored and whimsical, Ganjaland reimagines Candyland through a decidedly stoner lens. The gameplay is simple enough to appeal to heady smokers. Basically, characters race to a castle. They advance by drawing cards and either following instructions like, "take a solo puff, close your eyes, make a wish, and advance five spaces" or by completing more involved action cards. For example, the "Where's Weedo?" cards require players to locate details on the elaborately detailed illustration of Ganjaland portrayed on the game board.

Hot Box Cypress Hill Expansion Pack

Hot Box is a fill-in-the-blanks, Q-and-A card game that's an obvious effigy to Cards Against Humanity. But unlike CAH's Weed Pack, Hot Box gets a soft endorsement rather than an enthusiastic one. Many of the cards in the Hot Box set seem written by people who do not smoke weed on the reg and thus rely on antiquated tropes. However, there is a Cypress Hill expansion pack written by the group, and for super-fans of the legendary hip-hop crew, that bonus feature is likely worth the price of admission.

420 - The Card Game

Another simple card drawing game with ultra-low stakes is 420 - The Card Game. Players can keep points or just play in rounds, and this game can be played with an intimate trio of buddies or a room full of folks. Not unlike other card drawing games aimed at stoners, the actions are designed to deliver multiple hilarious moments that will hit especially well for the very stoned. There is a fun feature specific to this card drawing game worth noting. Each card played represents either a point scored or lost, and players are required to take hits for every point lost or gained. I.e., every player hits after every turn. Pro-tip: maybe fill up your stash jars before starting up a round of this game.

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Aquarius, the eleventh sign in the zodiac represented by the water-bearing Greek hero Ganymede, is both charming and iconoclastic and, ultimately, the most individualistic of all the zodiac signs.

Folks born between January 20 and February 17 can seem both familiar and mysterious in the most captivating ways. This Uranus-ruled air sign boasts creators and destroyers, outcasts and icons — the wild, free thinkers that, for better or worse, push our society forward. The range is vast and includes Frederick Douglas, Paris Hilton, Audre Lorde, Sarah Palin, Oprah Winfrey, and Angela Davis.

Aquarius energy is more than just a counter-cultural cornerstone; it's a force to be reckoned with. Even if you don't know anyone born under this zodiac sign, drawing on your own innate Aquarius power could put you in a perfectly revolutionary state.

Below, find six Aquarius-adjacent cultivars.

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3X Crazy

Also known as Optimus Prime, 3X Crazy is a hybrid bred from OG Kush, Bubba Kush, and Granddaddy Purple. It usually leans into a euphoric and stoney high.

When the Aquarius vibes go off the rails, and you're suddenly organizing some manner of overthrow, 3X Crazy is the cultivar to curb the impulsivity of Aquarius season without sacrificing the "all for one, one for all" Aquarius spirit. Therapeutic consumers report 3X Crazy as being potentially efficient for ADHD, migraines, nausea, and stress. Recreational consumers report a cushiony euphoria in the body and a low-key inspirational, galaxy-brain head high.

Expect a skunky-sweet nose and an exhale reminiscent of overripe summer berries. 

Alien Tarantula

Alien Tarantula is a sedative cultivar that activates an Astro-traveling cognitive shift. It's a cross of Alien Technology and Tarantula and delivers solidly stoney, mind-expanding effects. If the Aquarius vibes you're trying to manifest are lifted, creative, and social, this cultivar might be worth an audition.

Recreational consumers report heady highs swaddled in a cashmere body buzz that hovers on just the other side of couch-lock. Therapeutic consumers describe potential relief from depression, anxiety, and stress, which the enlightened Aquarius has no time for anyway. 

Expect pepper, honey, and gas in the nose and a flowery, honeyed exhale.

Dark Side of the Moon

Dark Side of the Moon reportedly lives up to its psychedelic namesake, delivering highs that are soothing in the body and introspective in the head. Bonus: it may activate your arousal centers, so prepare accordingly.

Recreational smokers celebrate this cultivar for its peaceful head effects that are both grounding and expansive at once. Therapeutic consumers describe relief from chronic pain, muscle spasms, and cramping.

Expect a funky, berry-sweet nose and a spicy, botanical exhale.

Fruity Chronic Juice

Bred from White Widow and Chronic, Fruity Chronic Juice is a bit of a wunderkind. Originally formulated as a medicinal strain by Delicious Seeds, this low 1:1 THC:CBD — 7%-12% on average — has been reported to potentially relieve a long list of ailments, including gastrointestinal disorder, tremors, and arthritis. For recreational consumers on the lower end of the tolerance spectrum, this cultivar may deliver a physically relaxing body buzz and a spacey-yet-sociable high that could be perfect for highlighting your inner Aquarius.

Expect big, tropical fruit energy from this phenotype, with a citrusy bang in the nose and a burst of fruit salad in the exhale.

Willy Wonka

Arguably, Mr. Wonka has the most potent Aquarius vibes of all time, so it tracks that his namesake cultivar would be included on this list. It's also very Aquarian that multiple breeders have bred Willy Wonka, and as such, its origins are hard to nail down. However, the most popular iteration is an energetic cross of Chocolate Thai and Cinderella 99.

Consumers report highs that focus a racing mind without sedation and invigorate without jitters. It also maintains a lower THC percentage — less than 20% on average — which could make it an appropriate cultivar for those with a low tolerance. 

Expect an exhale true to the Wonka name, both chocolatey and hard-candy sweet.

Sweet Cindy

A cultivar bred for an energetic high, Sweet Cindy is a cross of Sweet Tooth #3, Cinderella 99, and BOG Bubble. This cultivar reportedly delivers mentally clarifying, effervescent effects that pair well with low-stakes social settings and deep, interpersonal conversations. Some say it also delivers a fiery creative streak that can be successfully transmuted into an engrossing personal creative project.

Therapeutic consumers report potential relief from chronic pain, stress, and ADHD. Though low-tolerance recreational consumers champion the low THC percentage — 15% on average — varsity potheads will appreciate the nuanced terpene profile and complex cannabinoid balance, which is very Aquarius of them. 

Expect a citrus-sweet, earthy aroma and a lemon sour exhale. 

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If you've ever taken a deep sniff from a brand new eighth and thought, "Wow, this stinks like a week-old pot roast … and I kinda like it," don't feel weird — you're not alone. While complex scent and flavor profiles are inextricable from the experience of smoking weed, some cultivars smell very loud and are more distinct than others, and a lot of those strains come from the Garlic strain family.

Garlic strains are often connected by genetics, usually sharing the parent strain GMO Cookies or one of its many phenotypes. GMO Cookies was bred by Divine Genetics. It's a cross of GSC and Chemdog, and it gets its nickname from its signature stank of garlic, mushrooms, and onions. The resulting hybrid went on to parent dozens of outrageously aromatic, nuanced, and sophisticated cultivars.

The terpenes myrcene and caryophyllene lead GMO Cookies' profile and are the primary reason for the cultivar's signature funk. And though they also herald a distinctly sedative high, garlicky hybrids are certainly not universally serene.

So the next time you're craving a heavy-lidded and/or euphoric astro-traveling cultivar with the unmistakable aroma of a boot-nasty can of old stew, check out one of the Garlic blends below.

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Garlicane

Bred from GMO Cookies and high-potency favorite Slurricane, Garlicane delivers a deep body stone and thick, cottony head high true to its pronounced pro-relaxation genetics. Consumers report syrupy highs peppered with euphoria and body effects that arrive with intensity and linger for hours. The effects skew sedative, but the blissful head effects keep the high just north of bedtime.

Expect a spicy, savory funk in the nose and an earthy, minty exhale.

Garlic Cocktail

Garlic Cocktail is a savory and sweet cultivar bred from GMO Cookies crossed with the limonene-heavy Mimosa. The resulting hybrid delivers a potent head high that is reportedly social and creative and a body buzz that is relaxing without being too much of a TKO.

THC percentages for Garlic Cocktail trend pretty high (30% and up), but its euphoric effects balance out the heavier, more melty body stone.

Expect a cheeseburger/orange creamsicle in the nose and a dank, sour exhale.

Garlic Road

Not every garlic phenotype is a heavy-hitting couchlock strain. Garlic Road, for instance, reportedly delivers balanced effects that are bubbly, uplifting, and deeply physically soothing. Garlic Road is a cross of GMO and I-95 that is described as both creatively stimulating and sociable. Giggles were referenced across the board, as were mellowed moods, soothed anxiety, and potential relief from aches and pains.

Expect a chemical-laced funk in the nose and an earthy, bitter exhale.

Garlic Glue

Fans of GG4 phenotypes might appreciate this GMO cross. It's both heavy-hitting and blissfully buoyant while still delivering expectedly long-lasting and stoney effects.

Consumers report a focused euphoria in the head and a thick, liquid body stone that could be used to quell heavy stress and support sleep. The most lasting effects are also celebrated by therapeutic consumers seeking relief from aches and pains and stress.

Expect a pungent funk perfume and a spicy exhale with nutty undertones.

Garlic Juice

Stoners looking for lighthearted highs that are giggly and effervescent might want to consider Garlic Juice. This cross of GMO Cookies and Papaya delivers a cozy body high that's borderline sedative with a sparkling head high reported to be giggly and euphoric. The stark dichotomy between effects makes this an optimal strain for live comedy shows, parody movie marathons, or squad roasting sessions.

Expect a juicy tropical funk in the nose and a spicy, gassy exhale.

Garlic Mint

Terp hunters hoping for an ocimene-heavy strain with garlic phenotype effects should check out Garlic Mint, a cross of GMO Cookies and Animal Mints. It's crispy and euphoric on top and oatmeal-thick on the bottom, which is to say, consumers report warm, blissful head highs and deep, dank, couch-locked body highs.

Additionally, Garlic Mints' elevated CBD percentage (3% or more on average) may make it effective against aches and pains and everyday stresses.

Expect aggressive garlic mint mania in the nose and a commensurate exhale.

Garlic Starship

Another heavy-hitting and deeply relaxing GMO phenotype is Garlic Starship, a cross with Sensi Star that reportedly delivers a cerebral high and a molasses-in-the-veins body buzz. Stoners who prefer the effects of a classically stoney strain will likely appreciate the dreamy effects of Garlic Starship. As an added bonus, therapeutic consumers report potential relief from the occasional bout of anxiety. 

Expect a creamy, spicy, funk-nasty perfume and a bright botanical exhale.

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When it comes to shutting it down or lighting it up, Capricorns bring just the right amount of ambitious and focused energy. So it's very appropriate that Capricorn season should encompass both the end and the beginning of each year.

If you find that in the short, wintery days between December 22 and January 19 you're suddenly feeling inspired to finish everything you started in the last 12 months, thank the cardinal earth sign. Capricorns are the bosses of the zodiac, and whether they want to admit it or not, everyone kinda wants a piece.

Depicted as single-minded, mermaid mountain goats, they make scaling impossible surfaces and swimming against insurmountable tides look easy. Capricorn energy can be persistent, meticulous, and virtuous, and while folks born under this sign may seem outwardly chilly, their season brings out the most sincere and soft-hearted in all of us. At its essence, Capricorn is an immaculate vibe that should be exploited whenever possible.

Whether you're looking to maximize your Cappy season productivity or build a stash of strains that deliver that high-functioning stoner Capricorn spirit, consider these cultivars, curated by an actual Capricorn (rising).

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Alaskan Ice

Alaskan Ice is a cross of White Widow and Haze that reportedly delivers uplifting effects with a mellow bent. Consumers report a soft focus in the head that can feel highly introspective considering the perky genetics of its parent strains. When restrained, Capricorn energy is what you're looking for, Alaskan Ice might be the perfect puff to take control of your life.

Expect a spicy pine aroma and a grassy, woody exhale.

Sumo Grande

For those who need to lean into a more focused Capricorn energy, Sumo Grande can be a great cultivar for acuity — aka, Big Brain-type stuff.

This strain was bred from a cross of Hong Kong and Nina Limone, and the resulting flower is a zippy hybrid that delivers both mental clarity and an effervescent physical balm that makes falling into a flow state that much easier. FYI: the flow state is where Capricorn energy thrives, try not to get swept away.

Expect a tangy citrus nose and a lemon candy exhale.

Triangle Mints

Tokers looking to cash in on some cool-older-sibling Capricorn energy might appreciate the unique effects delivered by Triangle Mints, a cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. It leans perky but not so much that the highs become manic. Rather, consumers describe dissociative highs that are velvety and relaxing while maintaining focused.

Therapeutic consumers report this strain's efficacy in evaporating stress and anxiety. If the squad needs to boss up, bring this to the circle and watch everyone's self-discipline suddenly fall in line.

Expect a gassy, herbal nose and a sharp, minty exhale.

Cream

Capricorn energy is deliberate, but it's also icy AF. So when the mood calls for effects that leave a cool but rosy calm, a cultivar like Cream might be the answer. Cream's genetics slant toward ultra relaxation, but consumers report a creative stimulation that makes the high colorful and euphoric rather than sleepy and dissociative. If Capricorn season demands your resting B-face (you're not alone), Cream may help you lean into your apathy without dulling your shine.

Expect a sweet, creamy perfume and a flowery, diesel exhale.

The Soap

Fitness stoners hoping to drink some super-focused Capricorn juice before their next long workout might consider The Soap, a peppy phenotype of Triangle Mints. It's ideal for those who prefer a straightforward landrace-style delivery to a nuanced, cerebral hybrid.

Recreational consumers report fiery highs with long-lasting physical effects, and therapeutic consumers report efficacy in potentially alleviating aches and pains.

Expect a spicy, funky cheese aroma and a sour citrus exhale.

Zookies

Fans of Capricorn feels and Cookies genetics might enjoy Zookies, a balanced hybrid of GG4 and Animal Cookies. Consumers report it tends to deliver fast-acting, hard-hitting, long-lasting bliss. Body effects are reportedly heavy to the edge of sleepy, but the head highs can be soaring and euphoric.

Novice consumers should anticipate an altogether sedative high, but the more experienced may be able to revel in the finer nuances of Zookies. Therapeutic consumers report a cottony calm head high and a cashmere-soft physical relaxation that might help with aches and pains.

Expect a tropical fruit funk in the nose and a flowery, herbal exhale.

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