I wanted to make a list of board games that we could use in our children and youth ministries. They can be used for a family game night, for youth group, or for "fill" time during any meeting or get together! They are grouped first by the amount of players: 2, 2-4, and 4 plus. In each category, the games are grouped in order of age. These were put together in February 2022 - so if you have any to add, please do! Comment below!
While all the descriptions are from Amazon and most of the links will take you to Amazon, they are of course sold in other places as well!
Included for each is an age range, description, and link.
*If I KNOW that the game is a small size and great for travel, I'm marking it with a *
For 2 players:
Guess Who - (6+) There are MANY versions of this. The link takes you to the original. "It's the classic Guess Who? game – the original guessing game! Is your person wearing a hat? Does your person have blue eyes? Kids will delight in asking questions about an opponent's mystery character. The first player to guess their opponent’s mystery character correctly, wins the game!"
Connect Four - (6+) It says six and up, but older prek kids can also play. There are different ways to play and this link has a few new variations.
Battleship (7+) - There are very cheap, travel versions of this game, and very expensive, electronic versions. Take your pick!
Rubik's Race (7+) - "Try the ultimate Rubik's challenge and race against your friends and family to slide your colored Rubik's Tiles and be the first to match the pattern shown on the scrambler. Are You ready to race?"
A Little Wordy - (10+) This game was invented during the pandemic when a guy decided there weren't enough fun, two player games :) "A Word Game For Two - A Little Wordy is a 2 player tile-unscrambling game for Adults, Teens, and Kids who love word games and board games. It’s a clever word game that doesn’t require a mighty vocabulary to outsmart your opponent."
For 2-4 Players:
Hungry Hippos (4+) I believe even 2-3 year olds could play this (just keep an eye on the marbles!)!
Snakes and Ladders/Chutes and Ladders - No need to link this one as we all know what it is and how to play :) Ages 4+
Giant Candyland (4+) - What's more fun than actually being IN the game? :) Switch it up with GIANT candyland :)
Trouble - (5+) - "The Play of the game is to be the first player to move all 4 of your pegs around the game board and into “Finish”"
Rat a Tat Cat - (ages 6+) - "As children play Rat-a-tat Cat, they develop a sense of timing and an understanding of basic, but essential, mathematical concepts. They learn ways to remember their cards and strategies to figure out what cards other players might have. They also begin to develop an intuitive sense of probability. Rat-a-tat Cat requires skill, strategy, and awareness, challenging both young children and adults."
Qwirkle (6+) - "Qwirkle is MindWare’s must-have game and it is easy to see why! Simple to learn, yet strategic and exciting to play, Qwirkle is a favorite of all ages. Build lines of tiles that are all the same color or shape, with no duplicates. Score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes. Score even bigger by matching all 6 attributes and creating a Qwirkle!"
Giant Sorry (6+) - Same as Sorry!! Make it BIG! :)
Ticket to Ride Kids (6+) - "STRATEGY GAME: First Journey offers unique rules designed for a younger audience that retain the strategy, charm, and fun of the original Ticket to Ride. The whole family will enjoy claiming routes and completing Tickets!"
Blokus - (7+) - "Blokus Trigon reimagines the classic Blokus game with a triangular twist! The goal is to fit the most pieces on the board. Be careful! You can block and be blocked at any moment! Stake your claim and protect your territory."
Farting Frenchies - (7+) "Collect, feed, and steal each other's Frenches in this intensely energetic card game where you dominate your opponents, and strategically heist their furry little friends as you battle it out for the top dog title. Super quick to learn, can be played with as little as 2 players, and takes 15-25 minutes to play."
Ticket to Ride (8+) - This version can have up to 5 players and takes 30-60 minutes to play. "STRATEGY GAME: Build your tracks across the United States in this fast-paced and strategic board game. Connect iconic North American cities across a map of the 20th-century USA and build your train routes to earn points"
Life (8+) - "In The Game of Life game players can make their own exciting choices as they move through the twists and turns of life. Move the car token around the gameboard from Start to Retirement, and experience unexpected surprises related to family, career, dream vacations, and other milestones of life. Once everyone reaches the end of the game at retirement, everyone pays their debts and adds up their wealth. The player with the most money at the end of the game wins!"
KingDomino (8+) "How To Play: Kingdomino Is A Card Drafting And Tile Placement Game Using A Pattern Building Mechanic. It’S Like Playing Dominoes With A Kingdom Building Twist! Each Turn, Connect A New Domino To Your Existing Kingdom, Making Sure At Least One Of Its Sides Connects To A Matching Terrain Type Already In Play. The Order Of Who Picks Their Domino First Depends On Which Tile Was Previously Chosen. The Game Ends When Each Player Has Completed A 5 X 5 Grid, And Then Points Are Counted Based On The Number Of Connecting Tiles And Crowns."
Racko (8+) - "THE PLAY: Each player is dealt 10 cards. Place cards in your rack in order, slot 50 down to 5. Turn over top card from the stockpile. Continue taking cards in turn, exchanging for cards in your rack. WINNING A ROUND: To go “Rack-O”, player must have all ten cards in his rack from a low card in the #5 slot to a high card in the #50 slot."
GIANT Clue! (8+) - "Play Indoors Or Outdoors: 9 Large Vinyl Mats Create A Larger-Than-Life Game Board With Detailed Illustrations Of The Mansion’s Mysterious Rooms. Build It Inside On The Floor, Or Even Bigger As An Outdoor Game- Perfect For Birthday Parties"
Shut the Box Dice game - (8+) - the game says 12 and older, but this can be played with much younger kids. "Used in the Classroom for Teaching Addition. The version is preferred by teachers because of its durable construction and its 4-way play. Shut the Box is an excellent tool for teaching basic addition. The player rolls the dice, adds up the values, and then lays down the tiles that have the sum."
*Dutch Blitz - (8+) - "Developed in Pennsylvania Dutch country, Dutch Blitz is a card game that's exciting to play and easy to learn. Perfect for family game nights, or to play with a group of good friends, you'll enjoy spirited competition as you try to get rid of your 10 card Blitz pile before anybody else. Not as easy as it sounds, though, because players don't take turns. You have to be the fastest to place your cards in sequence and in the same respective colors on the center Dutch piles while using as many cards from your Blitz Pile as possible. When your Blitz Pile has been exhausted, you've won."
*Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - (8+) - "Keep these 5 crazy words in mind. As soon as there is a match between a card and a spoken word, race against each other to slap your hand on the central pile of cards. The last one to do so must take them all. Be quick to be the first to get rid of all your cards. But watch out! Your mind will play tricks on you."
Otrio - (2-4 players, 8+) - "Face off in the game of Otrio, a head-to-head strategy board game based on the classic game of tic-tac-toe! LINE UP THE PIECES FOR THE WIN: Players compete to line up three pieces of the same color my similar size; in ascending or descending order; or within the same space."
For 4+ players:
*Memory - (ages 3+) - This is so well known and there are so many versions, I won't post a link :) Easy travel game as you can put the cards in baggies.
Hulabaloo - (ages 3+, 2 or more players) - If you can find this game somewhere, it is the BEST prek game. Active, educational, and fun!! "High-energy, topsy-turvy fun combines elements of beloved classic games like hopscotch, Simon says, and musical chairs -- plus, the game's challenge and complexity increase the longer kids play"
Yeti in my Spaghetti - (3+) - "Silly, easy-to-play game! Place the noodles across the top of the bowl and sit Yeti on top. Take turns removing the noodles one-by-one without letting Yeti fall! If you make Yeti fall, you lose!"
Bingo - Sooooo many versions out there. If you pick one with pictures, then this could be used with preschoolers+. I suggest also looking into Zingo! This looks awesome - fast paced and a great game for littles. I made a Bible version as well :)
Outburst (prek+) - the age depends on the categories. This is an old game and I could only find used versions. I would suggest going to Goodwill and finding old versions there. I got mine there for $3. "Here's how Outburst works. Your team hears a topic, and then yells out every name you can think of in that topic. But you only get credit for the names listed on the Topic card. In Reverseburst, you're given the answers, and have to guess the topic. In Challenge Burst, both teams bet how many "correct" answers they can come up with. The team that wins the bid has to make good on their bet or their rivals surge ahead by the amount of their bid." I made a religious version of this game. $2.50
Perfection - (1+ players, ages 4+) - "Kids can have fun putting each piece in the spot on the tray that matches its shape before the time is up and the puzzle tray pops the pieces out"
Left, Center, Right dice game - (ages 5+, 3 or more players) - "Give three chips to each player. Grab the dice labeled. Roll the dice. Roll an left, means you give a chip to the player to your left. Roll a dot means you keep your chips. Pass the dice to your left for the next players turn. Roll as many dice as chips you have. The winner is the last player with chips left."
Monopoly/Monopoly Jr - (5+, up to 6 players) - I won't link anything to this because there are SOO many versions out there. But a Dino-opoly was mentioned specifically so check that out. Also, the Monopoly, Jr. version can be played with children as young as 5 and is quicker to play.
Guess in 10 - (2-6 players, age depends on the version 4+ to 8+) - There are many versions of this. "EXCITING CARD GAME OF QUESTIONS - Ask up to 10 questions to guess the animal on the Game Card! Is it a carnivore? Is it a domestic animal? Does it live in groups? Think hard, ask intelligent questions, use your clue cards wisely, and the be the first player to win 7 Game Cards!" I made four Bible versions of this game that would be appropriate for 7+. $3 each
Krismya Cup Stacking (6+, 2-6 players) - "Who’s the fastest of them all? This enthralling quick cups game will put that question to rest! It comes with a total of 30 cups in 5 colors, 24 challenges, 1 bell, and an instructions guide. How do you get started? Simply give 6 cups to the players (once of each color), shuffle the cards and place them face down, and position the bell in the middle of the table. Any player can reveal the top card, after which players must rush to arrange their cups according to the colors and shapes of the image. The first to get it right rings the bell and is declared that round’s winner!"
*Spot It (2-8 players, 6+) - I really like how this game has a few different versions and ways to play. "Fun symbols and pictures cover every card in a Spot It! deck. Each card has exactly one matching symbol or picture in common with the other cards in the deck."
Aggravation (6+, 2-6 players) - "THE OBJECT: Two to six players compete in this classic game of race around the board from base to home. Be the first player to move your marbles around the board and reach home."
Astro Trash - (6+, 3-5 players) "Astro Trash is a fast paced frenzy board game where players race to rid the "trash" off their planets, Be the first to rid you planet of trash to win. At the same time, players will roll 3 dice, Each dice will show the color/type of trash, the direction and the number of pieces to pass, Players pass pieces and repeat. The first player to clean their planet wins"
Jenga - another one that doesn't really need a link or introduction. It is suggested for ages 6+. And there are also large lawn game versions if you want something huge!
Wig Out - (out of stock - 6+, 2-6 players) - "Flip your wig for this fast and frenzied card game that will put your frizzy in a tizzy! Race against your opponents to get rid of cards by matching all kinds of colorful hairstyles. Put together a pair of Pigtails. Combine a couple of Cornrows. Match a Mullet or some Mohawks. The first player out of cards is a cut above the rest!
*Avocado Smash - (6+) "Avo' Go at this fast paced and fabulously funny card game - Avocado smash! 71-Piece family action card game with avocado shaped travel and storage case! A fresh twist on the game of snap, you'll need to think and act quickly If you want to win! Simple to learn, quick to play with portable and unique packaging that has real life-like texture."
Twister - Another one I don't need to link. But there is a giant version now available! It suggests the game for ages 6+
*Loonacy (6+, 2-5 players) - This is another game that was suggested but can't be found right now on amazon or walmart - keep your eyes out at Goodwill for an older version! "Loonacy is a rapid fire game where players race to be the first to empty their hand of 7 cards by matching one of two images with the images on the open piles in front of them. Speed of the hand and luck of the draw determine the winner in this frenzied free-for-all!"
Kids Create Absurdity - (4-10 players, 6+) "Combining the super popular card game fundamentals of Cards Against Humanity and Apples to Apples into one hilarious party game. Contains age appropriate content for a true family card game experience that you can enjoy playing on Family Game Night."
5 Second Rule, Jr. - (3 or more players, 6+) "It seems like it would be easy to name three flavors of ice cream-but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds twisting down, and with the other players staring at you? You have to be quick, so just say whatever comes to mind and risk silly answers slipping out. Because that would be funny, and we all like to laugh! It's all in good fun with this fast-paced game where you have to Just Spit it Out!" I made a Bible version of this game that can be played online, or projected up on the screen to play in person.
*Happy Salmon - (3-8 players, 6+) - I only found this at walmart. Evidently you can add two games together and have up to 12 players! "There are no turns. Players call out the action shown on their cards as fast as they can. When two players have a match, they celebrate by performing the action. Actions include the classic "High 5", the unifying "Pound It", the frantic "Switcheroo", and the delightful “Happy Salmon”. Each time a player celebrates a match, they quickly discard a card. The first person to get rid of all their cards wins."
Doodle Dice - (2-6 players, 6+) - "Create a ‘doodle’ with a few rolls of the Doodle Dice. There’s a different doodle pictured on each card in the deck. When you build a doodle that matches one of the cards, you take that card. Block an opponent’s turn or take one of their cards away. Collect one card of each color and you win!"
Throw-throw burrito (7+) (2-6 players) - "The World’s Firs Dodgeball Card Game - Collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents while simultaneously ducking, dodging and throwing squishy airborne burritos."
Dinosaur Tea Party - (7+, 3-5 players) - You'll have to try your luck with this one and see if you can find it somewhere. It's sold out at walmart and amazon doesn't seem to have it! "You're looking well, darling. One lump or two? It's the most sought-after invitation of the year: Dinoton Abbey for high tea. Now you're all gussied up in your finery and ready for some tea and chit-chat. One problem: You can't remember anyone's name. Who's that, sporting the fancy brooch with her pet chicken Is that Jeannine Beatriz? Oh, dear. If you're not careful, you'll commit a faux pas everyone will be gossiping about. Dinosaur Tea Party is a game of pure deduction for 3-5 individuals. Each player takes a card corresponding to one of the dino guests. Players take turns asking each other questions or guessing their dinosaur's name. If someone guesses your name, draw a new card. The first player to guess three names wins."
Tenzi - (7+, 2-12 players if you buy two party packs!) - Most everyone has heard of this game by now, but did you know they have party packs with 6 different colored dice? And that there are two different party packs so you could get 2 and have 12 playing at the same time!? This link takes you to one party pack and a booklet that gives you 77 ways to play! I created some versions of this game to help you learn fun facts about Valentine's Day, the Christmas story, the Parables, Bible stories, and Thanksgiving!
*Exploding Kittens (2-5 players, 7+): "Beginner-Friendly, Just 2 Minutes to Learn - If you draw an Exploding Kitten, you lose and you are full of loser sad-sauce. All the other cards in the deck help you avoid or mitigate your risk of drawing an Exploding Kitten. If you don’t explode, YOU WIN"
You've got Crabs - (4-10 players, 7+) - This game is similar to Spoons... "You've got crabs is a team-based party game from the creators of exploding kittens and the oatmeal. Try to collect four of the same card before any of the other teams, then pass a secret signal to your teammate. If your partner sees your signal and yells, "you've got crabs, " you gain a point. If an opponent sees your signal and yells, "you've got crabs, " you lose a point. The team with the most points wins the game. This game is great for parties, or weddings, or long nautical voyages."
Poetry for Neanderthals (7+, 4 or more players) - Like Taboo - but..."Using Only Single Syllable Words, Give Clues To Your Team Trying To Guess Your Secret Phrase. If You Mess Up And Use A Big Word, You Get Bopped On The Head With A 2-Foot Long Inflatable Club. So, Instead Of Saying "Broccoli," You'D Say Something Like "Green Thing You Eat For Live Long And Have Good Health""
Guess the Emoji Bible Games - (7+) This is a series of games that I put together to play either in person projecting the slides on the wall, or online. There are 5 Biblical Emoji games - Parables, Christmas Story, Holy Week, Ten Commandments, Bible Stories.
*Phase 10 (up to 10 players, 7+) - "Phase 10 is the rummy-type card game from the makers of UNO with a challenging and exciting twist! And this version of Phase 10 comes in a decorative tin that's great for storage and ships in its own container. The object of the game is to be the first player to complete 10 varied phases with two sets of three, one run of seven, or seven cards with the same color. The twist is that each Phase to be completed is specific for each hand dealt. Players who complete one Phase advance to the next, but those who don't must keep trying until they do."
*Bananagrams "double" (up to 16 players, 7+) "The anagram game that will drive you bananas! BANANAGRAMS is the award-winning word game that needs no pencil, paper, or board. Players race against each other to build crossword grids and use all their letter tiles first. BANANAGRAMS comes in a small portable banana-shaped pouch so is great for travel, and is perfect for everyone 7 & up."
Sequence - (2-12 players, 7+) - "It's fun, it's challenging, it's exciting, it's SEQUENCE! Play a card from your hand, and place a chip on a corresponding space on the game board. When you have five in a row, it's a SEQUENCE. Learn to block your opponents or remove their chips, and watch out for the Jacks - they're wild! With a little strategy and luck, you'll be a winner."
*Uno/Uno Attack - We all know the card game Uno. It's recommended for ages 7+. Did you know there is an Uno Attack?? Pretty hilarious. "This version of the UNO Attack Mega Hit Launcher brings action, suspense and surprise with its sleek look, cool lights and sounds and high-shooting cards! Lights and sounds build over time for extra excitement! Load card into the shooter, then play like the classic UNO game, but watch out for the shooting cards when the Attack card comes up -could be one card, could be five!"
*Spoons - So we've all heard of Spoons (you can just use cards and spoons), but Jungle Speed sounds like a crazy and wild version of spoons! lol. I couldn't find it on amazon, but here is a link to walmart. For ages 8+ and 2-10 players. It is sold out at walmart as well, but I saw a few for sale on ebay if you're interested! "This activity features a game of quick thinking and even quicker reflexes. Players' keen eyes and swift hands will help them win. This fun card game will make an excellent addition to any gathering and is a wonderful way to bond with friends and family. It's designed for children aged 8 years and up. One full Jungle Speed Game takes about 15 minutes with two to 10 players."
Whoonu - (3-6 players) After going to the main Cranium page and reading the instructions, this game sounds very similar like Apples to Apples, EXCEPT that the object of the game is to get to know each other better (and see how well you know each other). You try to find a card that the "guesser" will like more than the others. Says for ages 8+
Fluxx - (2-6 players, 8+) FYI, I found different versions/themes of this game. "It all begins with one basic rule: Draw one card, Play one card. You start with a hand of three cards... add the card you drew to your hand, and then choose one card to play, following the directions written on your chosen card. As cards are drawn and played from the deck, the rules of the game change from how many cards are drawn, played or even how many cards you can hold at the end of your turn."
One Night Ultimate Werewolf - (3-10 players, 8+) "One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a fast paced game where everyone gets to be a different role. In the course of only one night and the following morning, the players will determine who among them is a werewolf hopefully. One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a micro game of the party game Ultimate Werewolf that doesn't need a moderator. There's no elimination and each game lasts about 10 minutes." Suggestion from one educator - some versions come with a "drunkard" card and it's advised that you remove that ;)
Who's the Imposter - Bible version? - This is a game I made for 4-8 players. In this game are 40 people in the Bible. Each Biblical person has 8 cards that you can give out to your group/small group. Seven of the cards are true, and one is an IMPOSTER! You can play this different ways - depending on the age of your group. Don't tell them who the imposter is and the group has to guess - or individuals. Use the cards with the imposter marked, and see if the imposter can convince the group that their statement is true :) You can also tell them who their cards are describing, or let them earn a point by guessing who it is. Maybe you can think of another way to play? $4
Family Feud for Kids - (2 or more players, 8+) - "Bring the hottest TV game show hosted by Steve Harvey home. In this special edition, you’ll get to see if your kids have what it takes to win Family Feud! This game includes 150 kid-friendly face-off questions, 50 fast money cards, 1 dry erase scoreboard, 1 dry erase marker, and 1 instruction sheet." I made a Church version of this called the Faithful Feud where 100 church-goers were asked 50 questions :) Play it on powerpoint. $3
Sushi Go! (party version) - (8+, 2-8 players) - "It's a party platter of Mega Maki, Super sashimi, and endless edamame in this expanded version of the best-selling card game. You still earn points by picking winning sushi combos, but now you can customize each game by choosing a La carte from a menu of more than 20 delectable dishes. What's more, up to 8 players can join in on the sushi-feast let the good times roll!."
Dixit - (8+, 3-8 players) - "Each player is the storyteller in turn. The storyteller chooses a card from their hand and gives a clue (word, phrase, song...). The other players choose the card in their hand that best fits this clue. The Storyteller’s card is shuffled with the players’ cards, then all the chosen cards are revealed. Which is the storyteller’s card? Players secretly vote, then the scoring begins!"
Tiny Hands - (2-10 players, 8+) This says 8 and up but we played it for our family game night and adjusted the "tasks" so that even preschoolers could play. I'll say that is was freakin hilarious!! lol "The Original Tiny Hands Challenge Game is a hilarious TEAM VS. TEAM Party Game! Compete in outrageously fun physical stunts using nothing but your TINY HANDS! Can you catch a ball, turn over a playing card, serve someone a drink? Sounds easy right? But it's trickier and funnier than you think when all you have is two Tiny Hands to do it with! Pick a card, make a wager and play to win."
Hanabi - (8+, 2-5 players) - "In this challenging cooperative card game, players work together to launch a spectacular firework display. Trouble is, it's dark out, so you can't really see what you are working with. Each player holds their cards so that only the other players can see them. They must give each other vital information and remember all the information received. Then use the information to choose which cards to play. Helping each other play the right cards at the right time is the key to creating an unforgettable show and avoid being booed by the audience."
Guesstures - (4 players and up, 8+) - "Guesstures game challenges you to hilarious, high-speed Charades. Includes easy, medium and hard cards"
Cards Against Humanity Family Edition - (8+, 4 players or more) "Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition is a new fill-in-the-blank comedy game that’s just like Cards Against Humanity, but it’s made for kids and adults to play together."
Apples to Apples Jr (9+) (and Big Picture edition 4+) I could only find the picture version at walmart. They aren't easy to find...and the ones on amazon are $70. This can be a great travel game if you just put some of the cards in baggies. I made a Bible version of this game for young readers.
Codenames (10+) - For 2-8+ players if you play in teams. "Codenames is a fun and challenging social word game with a simple premise. Two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their CODENAMES. Teams compete to contact all of their agents first.Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates try to guess words of the right color while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team. Everyone wants to avoid the assassin."
Don't Get Got - (10+, 2-10 players) - "PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, WHILE DOING ANYTHING: This isn't a sit-down-at-a-table sort of game, you play it alongside whatever else you're doing. SIX SECRET MISSIONS - DON'T GET CAUGHT: In this party game, each player starts with six missions to complete."
Herd Mentality - (10+, 2-20 players) - "WANNA JOIN THE HERD? Flip over a question, grab a pencil and follow the crowd in this family strategy board game. WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE ROBOT ARMS OR ROBOT LEGS? Don't know the answer? Try to figure out what everyone else would write! If your answer is in the majority, you win cows. LET CATTLE COMMENCE! If your answer is the odd one out, you'll be given the dreaded Pink Cow and you'll have no chance of winning... until you can moo-ve it on to someone else."
Wise and Otherwise - (10+, 3-6 players) - this isn't made anymore so you'll have to find an old used one. It actually sounds a bit like Balderdash. "Wise and Otherwise there are 2,500 wise, funny and unusual old sayings from around the world, and more than a few possible endings! During play the first part of an actual but little known old saying is read aloud. Then, with a little wit and imagination each player writes an ending to go with the beginning. The made-up sayings are read aloud along with the actual old sayings, and everyone tries to guess the real one. You'll get points when other players think your ending is the real one, and points for guessing the real old saying."
*Zombie Dice - (for 2 or more players, 10+) "The dice represent humans. You want their brains. Take 3 out of the cup (without looking), and then roll them. You want brains. Each time you roll a brain, set it aside. They count for points. If you roll any feet, they got away. If you chose to roll again, you will draw up to three dice and roll again. As you roll, each shotgun blast you get must be set aside. So push your luck, but not too far! If you get three blasts, your turn ends and you lose all of the brains (points) you earned that turn. Add up your brains each round. When someone reaches 13 (or more!), everyone else gets one more chance. The zombie with the most brains wins!
Mad Gab - (2 or more players, 10+) - "It's not what you SAY, it's what you HEAR! In Mad Gab, teams work to decipher groups of unrelated words into real phrases before time runs out. Teams have two minutes to sound out three puzzles. The faster you guess, the more you score. Repetition is key. Try this: DEW WINO HUE. Repeat the words a few times aloud, and you're sure to guess that you are actually saying, “Do I know you”" I made a similar game called Gibberish using all Bible/church related phrases.
Scattergories (12+) - some younger kids could also play this as well. There are 6 boards, but you could play teams and have up to 12 players. "The Scattergories game is the fast-thinking game of words and categories. Players roll the letter die, flip the sand timer, and race against the clock to come up with answers to each category on the category list. Score points for writing down answers that no one else did. The more creative the answers, the more points scored!" I made a Bible version of this game.
Rhyme Antics (2 or more players, 12+) - "Pass the mic & think to the beat while you freestyle rap in proper English. Two Teams battle in a game that will test your rhyme knowledge at a rapid speed. What hilarious rhymes will you & your team come up with ? And how many words can your team guess before the 60 second buzzer. "
Portrayal (12+, many players) - You'll have to try and find this one used somewhere as I didn't see it for sale. "Portrayal is a funny, energetic, family game that will have you describing, drawing, and critiquing wacky images. Each round, one player (the Portrayer) describes a unique and utterly bizarre image while the other players (the Artists) attempt to draw the image based on the Portrayer’s description. Once time is up, Artists trade drawings and evaluate whether their drawings meet 10 hidden criteria. Points are awarded for each criteria met."
Telestrations (12+, 4-8 players) - "Each player starts with their own erasable sketch book, marker and word card. A roll of the die determines each player’s secret word. The timer gets turned and everyone draws their word. After 60 seconds, everyone passes their book to the player on their left. Then each player takes a few seconds to guess in words(s) what they see, and passes again. The timer is turned and everyone draws the guess.This continues until everyone’s sketch book passes by every player and returns back to its original owner, where it’s time for The Big Reveal. Everyone shares their book and the hilarious miscommunication is revealed. Just like the game of “telephone,” the outcomes are unpredictable and the laughter is contagious!"
Bunco - (ages 13+, 2-12 players)
Blank Slate - (3-6 players, 8+) - Blank Slate is the clever party game from The Op Games where you try to predict what others are thinking. Everyone secretly writes a word that completes a phrase on the cue card, but choose your word carefully, you score the most points for matching words with only one other person. In this fun, easy to learn board game you get to think outside the box, but not too far or you won't match words with anyone. Player with the most points wins!"
Sleeping Queens (2-5 players, 8+) "A Royalty rousing Card Game. Rise and Shine! The Pancake Queen, The Ladybug Queen and ten of their closest friends have fallen under under a sleeping spell and it's your job to wake them up. Use strategy, quick thinking and a little luck to wake these napping nobles from their royal slumbers. Play a knight to steal a queen or take a chance on a juggling jester. But watch out or wicked potions and dastardly dragon! The player who wakes the most queens wins."
Super Fight - (8+, 3 or more players) "SUPERHEROES IN SUPER FIGHTS. Who would win: Abraham Lincoln with laser eyes or a velociraptor armed that can use the force? SUPERFIGHT is a classic party game from Skybound Games where you argue with your friends over RIDICULOUS fights between RIDICULOUS characters armed with RIDICULOUS attributes. It is up to the players to argue and plead their cases about why their fighters would beat the other!"
Balderdash - (3-6 players, 12+) - "Time to grab the “bull” by the horns and hope other players don’t call your bluff! Balderdash game features interesting, unbelievably true content and categories about people, words, initials, and movies. Once a category is chosen and the question is read, each player writes down what they think the definition or answer to the question is. Everyone then votes on which card they believe to contain the true answer. The real fun begins when the phony definitions are read along with the legitimate ones! Can you fake it till you make it Points are earned by fooling other players into believing your bluff as well as choosing the real answer."
*Akronym - (4-10 players, 12+) - "The rules are simple: create funny acronyms using the 3 letter cards and the topic card. Then vote on whoever has the best idea! The person who takes home the most votes after 6 different rounds is the winner!"
Space Team - (3-6 players, 12+) "Coordinate with your Spaceteam to find the necessary Tools to resolve Malfunctions in your sector. Tool cards can only be passed through adjacent players. But be careful, although all Malfunctions call for Tools, they don't always have their name. You may have to describe them too. As you fix Malfunctions, you'll uncover parts of the spaceship. Your Spaceteam wins if you reveal all 6 System Go Cards hidden within your Malfunction deck in under 5 minutes. If you fail, you'll be sucked into a black hole forever."
Quelf - (12+, 3-6 players) - "Quelf lets players use their creativity and imagination to answer crazy questions and perform ridiculous stunts. You’ll roll the die, read some cards, and act outrageously foolish on your way there. Read each card aloud and follow the instructions. If a player obeys their card they get to move ahead. Be the first person to cross the finish line and you win!"
Catch Phrase - (4 players and up, 12+) - Evidently there's a Junior version out there somewhere, but I didn't find it. "The Ultimate Catch Phrase game unit is designed so that players can toss it instead of passing it -- putting the "catch" back into Catch Phrase! Players try to get teammates to guess the word or phrase that appears on the screen by describing it in just about any possible way -- but they have to do it fast as the timer counts down!"
Would you rather (3 players and up, 12+) - "Vote on which dilemma you’d rather (theoretically) opt to experience, with categories ranging from Curses, Unpleasant, Fantasy, Powers, to Pot Luck. Would you rather your face be on the 1 dollar bill or your butt on the ten? Would you rather use hot sauce for eye drops, or Krazy Glue for hair gel? Move ahead on the board by guessing how the other players will vote on deranged dilemmas. Be first to reach the Finish and guess correctly to win!" I created a Bible version of Would you Rather for $2.
Unstable Unicorns (14+, up to 8 players) - There are versions that say it can be played with younger children - just beware of the version as there are also adult games for 18 and older. "Unstable Unicorns is a strategic card game about everyone's two favorite things: Destruction & Unicorns. The goal of Unstable Unicorns is to be the first person to collect seven Unicorns in your play area, also known as your Stable. Use Magic, Instant, Upgrade, and Downgrade cards to hinder your opponents’ progress and destroy their Unicorns. But beware -- each player has all of these tools at their disposal as well, and you may just find your plans foiled by a well-played “Neigh!” card."
Wavelength - (14+, up to 12 players) - "On a spectrum from HOT to COLD, your teammate gives the clue "Coffee". They're trying to get you to guess where a target is secretly located under that blue screen. Your team turns this red dial to where you think coffee is located. So on the far left would be the hottest thing imaginable. And on the far right, the coldest. Once you've locked in your guess, the target is revealed! The closer to the center of the target, the more points your team scores!
What? - (14+, 5 or more players) - "WHAT is a hilarious party game of who-said-what. Players are asked to write responses to humorous questions and situations, and everyone must guess who wrote what. There is no need to be truthful, there is no need to be tasteful, feel free to be as silly or as funny as you want, honesty is not the best policy in this game. "
Wow!! Who knew there were that many games out there?! And this is just the tip of the iceberg :) If there's one your group loves and it's not on here - add it below and share a link so others can see it! Thanks!
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