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Pretty much any gathering can be improved with some sort of group activity, but eventually your guests are going to get tired of beer pong and charades. If you’re looking to up your party games game, we’ve put together a few of our favorites, including some classics and one or two wild cards to add to the mix.
What Makes a Good Party Game?
As anyone who’s ever tried to play Cards Against Humanity with their mom knows all too well, the fun in a party game depends largely on the crowd. We tried to select games suitable for a variety of gatherings and situations.
Classics:G-rated stand-bys like Trivial Pursuit are perfect for family game nights and other low-key get togethers. But we’d recommend switching it up if you’re entertaining a livelier crowd.
Adults-Only: Games unafraid to go there are perversely entertaining, but can backfire if you misjudge your guests’ comfort level with explicit jokes about sex acts or dismembered limbs.
Drinking Games: Great for evenings when you’re ready to let loose — and cleared your morning schedule for the following day. For reasons that should be relatively obvious, simple and easy to learn is key. Just be sure everyone in your group actually drinks alcohol first.
Wild Cards:Go ahead and try switching things up with something new or unexpected. But if your choice includes hundreds of pieces and complicated rules, don’t be surprised when people start to lose interest. Your best bet is something straightforward and easy to get the hang of.
