Party Games

Hanukkah is a joyful holiday with traditions that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages and backgrounds. Playing the game of dreidel is fun and entertaining for both players and spectators....

Everyone loves the game of Twister, the game of chance and balance that requires you to contort into twisted positions based on the outcome of one spin on a colored wheel. Unfortunately, the game...

While teens love to dance and listen to the latest hits at parties, fun games can be another form of entertainment for them. Games get teens to interact with one another or enjoy a few laughs....

Eight-ball pool is one variation of billiards, and is played with 16 balls---a cue ball and 15 extra balls of varying colors, numbered from 1 to 15. The object of eight-ball is to score or...

The Spanish passion for the fiesta, or party, began in Spain and spread through all of Mexico and Latin America with the Spanish Conquest. The desire to educate the young and old on the proper use...

Hosting a tea party is a whimsical and charming way to spend the afternoon. Elegant tablecloths, delicate china, fresh flowers, and delicious cakes and crumpets allow your friends to gather and...

Jackstraws, also known as pick-up sticks is a game that any number of players can play.

Chinese grab bag is a party game for giving mystery gifts, also known as white elephant gift exchange or Yankee swap. The game can be played in two primary ways: Each person can keep the gift he...

Can't make it to the beach? You do not have to miss out on all the fun. Whether you are hosting a beach-themed birthday party or your kids are bored on a rainy summer day wishing they were at the...

Part of preparing for any party is planning a way to keep guests entertained. You can rely on your guests' ability to keep each other entertained with small talk,but of course, talking about the...

LCR, or Left-Center-Right, is a party game for 5-15 people (<5 can be boring, >15 can take forever) which is easy to learn, can be played with 3 ordinary 6 sided dice, and if played fairly...

The object in Farkel is familiar: to score the most points. But behind this facade of simplicity lies a game of huge swings of fortune, tense decisions and lots of laughs. Farkel is suitable for...

"I'm Going to the Moon" is a pattern recognition game that is fun to play at parties or large gatherings. It is great for families, and for kids as well as adults. It is completely...

A wrestling game is a fun way to educate children about wrestling moves.Playing games helps to strengthen family bonds, and when family members get together to make a game, those bonds are...

Since there are no OFFICIAL rules for Bunco, I am going to try to inform you of the basic rules, and allow your imagination and group to change whatever feels best and works best for your group.

Also known as “I Unpacked My Grandmother’s Trunk”, “From My Grandmother’s trunk”, and many other variations, “In My Grandmother’s Trunk” is a great game to play with people of all ages to help...

You don't need anything more than a pencil, paper and your own imagination to come up with fun games. These games don't require expensive consoles with motion sensors or pricey software. Here are...

Eskimo bingo is a great party game for gatherings of all kinds. The game is essentially a blind gift exchange, and it is known by numerous other names including Yankee Swap and Rob Your Neighbor....

Left Right Center is a popular dice game. It is also referred to and sold as LCR (left, center, right) and was created in 1992 by George and Company. The game consists of three dice, each marked...

There are so many dice games...it’s hard to know them all. One game you’ve most likely not encountered in your gaming escapades is Stacked Dice. Each player plays with their own set...

The pulse game is a simple party game or a good way to break the ice at a business planning meeting or other group encounter. This game gets everyone involved in play in a unique way and brings...

Broom dancing is a fun family game to play around the holidays. For many families, it is a Thanksgiving tradition, and the more people who are playing the more fun it becomes. Anyone old enough to...

If after you have looked over the article How to Play Chinese Whist or Chinese Wist, you may see either spelling on the internet or in a card game book, take a 2 minute video tour and then read...

Zoo is a rhythm-party game that only takes a group of people and no extra tools or accessories to play. Each player gets represented by an animal of their choice and use other people's animals...

The Pinata Game is a traditional Mexican game that many people enjoy playing at outdoor parties. The Pinata is a cardboard sculpture that is filled with pieces of candy, and the aim is to break it...

Killer is a great party game for ages 10 and up. Don't worry--it isn't as scary as it sounds! It is actually a game of quiet concentration and being just plain sneaky. If you have a big group of...

Scattagories is a great party game. It is a game you can play that doesn't need a game board, or a table to play at. Scattagories is a game you can easily adapt to the number of players you have...

Party games are a great way to enjoy the company of family and friends. The "Guess my Name" game is a party game for six or more. One of the greatest things about this party game is that it can be...

Many parlor games that were common during Victorian times are experiencing a resurgence in popularity today. Not only are they fun and virtually cost free, but they actually inspire conversation...

Take Five is a fast-paced letter game that can be played with ages 8 through adult. It is played with Scrabble tiles and follows the same basic pattern of trying to form letters into a crossword...

Sitting around with a bunch of intellectuals with nothing to do? Try this fun word game that will not only challenge your vocabulary power but also impress your friends in its simplicity. It's...

What can you do to entertain a group of people? Board games are fine if you have the right number of people with the same level of skill while charades is not fun for people who don’t want to act....

Poor Kitty has been played among children for a very long time. Through the years, this game has developed a few variations. The following will show you the two most popular versions of the game...

Darts is a classic British pub game in which darts are thrown at a circular scoring board (cork unless you’re playing with an electronic set). There are varying scores for different areas of the...

Truth or Dare is a fun party game for a group of five to ten kids of all ages. Whether you're in elementary school or college, this game is fun for everybody. Here are a few steps to teach you how...