Introduction
You’ve been invited to a party and you’re having the time of your life. However, there’s only one problem: the games or activities at this party are boring! You, as a guest or host, want something new and fun. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here are some games that’ll surely make any party an exciting one.
Pictionary
Pictionary is a game of drawing. You will need at least four players for this game, but you can play with as many as you like.
The goal of Pictionary is to guess what your team mate is drawing. It’s great for parties because it’s fun, fast-paced and easy to learn. You also don’t need anything special to play (except maybe a pencil and paper if you want to keep score).
It’s also a great game for kids because even if they’re not good artists they’ll still have fun trying to guess what others are drawing – which makes them feel included even though they may be less artistic than other people at the party!
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity is a game for horrible people. It can be played with a large group of people and each round consists of one player asking a question from a black card, and everyone else answering with their funniest white card. The result is usually hilariously inappropriate, but not in an offensive way!
You can buy the game online for about $25 (also available at Target), or if you’re really dedicated to playing this game then you should definitely make your own cards using their official PDF template and printing them out on printer paper that matches the dimensions they recommend (2.5″ x 3.5″).
Codenames
You can play Codenames with a small or large group of people. This game requires no skill, just a little bit of luck. The only things you need to play this game are players and paper.
You’ll win the game if you can arrange your team into an arcana before any other team does so successfully. To do this, each player on your team must give clues one word at a time that correspond with their cards until someone guesses the right card for both partners in less than 5 seconds (or as long as it takes for all teams playing). It takes about 30 minutes for people who know each other well enough, but it may take longer if some players don’t know each other very well yet or if there are many new players who aren’t familiar with how these types of games work yet!
Truth or Dare
Truth or dare is a classic game that has been around for decades. The rules are simple: if you’re given a truth question, you have to answer honestly; if you’re given a dare challenge, you must complete it (or suffer the consequences). It’s a great way to get to know people and have fun with friends—and anywhere from two people up through hundreds can play at once. There are even special versions of the game where players are asked to bring items or complete tasks in order to win points!
Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is a great game to play when you’re at a party. It can be played indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather and location. In this game, players have to find items from a list that is given by the host. This can be done by exploring new places in the neighborhood or city, making it an excellent way to explore your surroundings and get some exercise.
Scavenger hunts are also good for getting to know your friends better because they make people talk with each other while they are looking for things on their list. Scavenger hunts are also good ways of exercising without realizing it since you will be walking around quite a bit during this type of game!
Charades
Charades is a fantastic way to pass the time at a party. It’s also a very social game, which means that guests will feel like they are interacting with each other while they play! This game is great for families and friends alike, as well as children.
In charades, you act out words or phrases in order to guess them or win points. You can play this game by yourself or with others—just pick one word per person per round and see who can guess it first! If you want to make things fair, consider having multiple rounds where everyone has an equal chance of being guessed correctly before rotating through all players again until there’s only one winner left standing (or rather… sitting).
Bingo
Bingo is a game of chance where you try to get a row of numbers in a line. The fun part about bingo is that there are so many different versions of it, making it really easy to find something that everyone will love! This is one of the most popular party games out there and for good reason—it’s super fun!
Mafia
Mafia is a fun game that can be played with a large group of people. The basic premise of Mafia is that players are assigned roles and then the moderator reads out a statement. You vote on who you think is lying, and if the majority of players vote for you, you are out of the game.
The rules provide for an interesting way to play because they provide multiple ways to win or lose: If your team wins, but you’re not on it; if your team loses; if someone else’s team wins while they’re still playing; or even if there’s no winner at all! It can be hard sometimes to determine who’s telling the truth in these situations because everyone has an incentive to lie—even those who tell honest answers might do so just because they want others to believe them!
Trivia games (e.g. Buzzfeed quizzes)
Trivia games are a great way to get everyone involved in the party. You can create your own quiz, or choose from thousands of quizzes that are already available on the internet. Some examples include:
- QuizUp (iOS and Android)
- Trivia Crack (iOS and Android)
- HQ Trivia (iOS and Android)
- Buzzfeed Quizzes (Facebook Messenger, Facebook app, Instagram app or website)
Try out these games next time you’re bored at a party!
When it comes to games, there are a lot of factors when deciding what will be the best choice for your situation. It’s important to avoid complicated games that may take too long or require too much setup, as well as games that require a lot of equipment or lots of people. When hosting a party, you should also avoid those that require physical movement from your guests (for example, Twister).
However, there are still some great options available for these situations! We’ll start with a few simple ideas and then move on to some more complex ones.
Conclusion
Games that you can play at a party don’t have to be expensive or elaborate. If you’d like to add some fun and excitement to your next gathering, consider these five ideas for games that everyone can enjoy!
