Party Games for Every Occasion

Charades

Act out words, phrases, or concepts without speaking

How to Play:

1. Divide into two teams
2. Act out the word/phrase using gestures only
3. No speaking or sounds allowed
4. First team to guess correctly gets a point
5. Set a time limit (usually 1 minute) per turn

Tips:

• Use common words for beginners
• Encourage creative acting
• Have a neutral person choose and show cards
• Keep score and declare a winner

Pictionary

Draw to convey words or phrases while teammates guess

How to Play:

1. Split into teams of 2-4 players
2. One player draws while teammates guess
3. Use only pencil/paper (no talking)
4. First team to guess correctly gets a point
5. Set 1-minute time limit per turn

Tips:

• Encourage simple, clear drawings
• Use categories like movies, animals, actions
• Have an all-play option for larger groups
• Keep it light-hearted and fun

Trivia Quiz

Test knowledge with fun questions across various topics

How to Play:

1. Prepare questions in advance or use trivia cards
2. Divide into teams or play individually
3. Read each question aloud
4. First person/team to answer correctly gets a point
5. Use different categories for variety

Tips:

• Choose age-appropriate questions
• Include a mix of easy and challenging questions
• Use themes relevant to the occasion
• Have prizes for winners

Two Truths and a Lie

Share three statements about yourself - two true, one false

How to Play:

1. Each player shares three statements about themselves
2. Two statements must be true, one must be false
3. Other players guess which statement is the lie
4. Reveal the truth and discuss interesting facts

Tips:

• Encourage fun, surprising statements
• Make it appropriate for the group
• Allow discussion after each round
• Great for getting to know new people

Musical Chairs

Classic party game with music and chairs

How to Play:

1. Set up chairs in a circle (one less than players)
2. Play music while everyone walks around chairs
3. When music stops, everyone sits in nearest chair
4. Player without chair is eliminated
5. Remove one chair and repeat until one winner

Tips:

• Ensure safe spacing between chairs
• Use appropriate music for the age group
• Have a neutral person control the music
• Consider variations for different abilities

Would You Rather

Choose between two difficult or funny options

How to Play:

1. Present two challenging choices
2. Everyone votes for their preferred option
3. Discuss reasons for choices
4. Continue with more questions
5. Most creative reasoning wins

Tips:

• Prepare questions in advance
• Keep them light-hearted and fun
• Encourage everyone to participate
• Adapt questions for the group's age/interests