Party games aren’t just for children- so with this in mind, we decided to take a look at five of the best party games for adults that are sure to provide plenty of laughter
1- Who am I?
This is a fantastic game and with a few tweaks, you can make it a more ‘grown-up’ version…
How to play:
- On sticky notes write down the name of a celebrity, sportsman, inventor, or any popular figure
- The person is to place the sticky note on their forehead, without glancing at who is written on their sticky note.
- They now need to guess who they are by asking as many questions as they want but they must be ‘closed questions’ – in other words, they can only be answered with ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
This game is a great icebreaker because guests have to mingle.
2- Charades
A great game that is perfect for anyone. As the drinks flow, the movement and descriptions can become even more animated.
How to play:
- Using films, book titles, well-known sayings, place names and more (the more obscure the better), one guest needs to describe it to the audience using only gestures
- To make it more exciting, introduce a time limit of 1 or 2 minutes per mime.
- You can also separate the group into teams as this creates a sense of camaraderie that is second to none.
3- Volleyball
This is a high-octane game that is sure to raise lots of laughs. Best play out of doors with some kind of netting hanging higher than head height and substitute a balloon for a ball…
How to play:
- Have at least 5 members per team
- Create a knock-out league so that you are left with two teams in the final
- Use an ordinary balloon, with plenty on standby as some are bound to burst
- Mark out a makeshift court and with only 5 minutes to play, the team needs to keep the balloon in the air but also needs to touch the floor
- Encourage play to be fast and quick and don’t expect many points scoring – as a referee you can award and deduct points at will!
Top tip – if playing outside, fill the balloon with messy stuff so should it burst (which it will do eventually), players are showered with it: try glitter or shaving foam!
4- Let’s Dance!
But not as you know it! This is a game of copy, repeat and add something new. The results can be hilarious and well worth playing, no matter what you are celebrating.
How to play:
- Everyone stands in a circle or a ‘dancing snake’
- The first person makes up a simple dance move – like kick a leg, clap hands, wiggle their bottom etc.
- The next person copies this move and then adds one of their own
- The third person copies the moves from persons one and two and then adds their own – you can see where this is going
- If you are stood in position no. 20, you will have 20 moves to do and then add your own!
- Once everyone has the idea, add music and watch the fun begin
Have a special prize for the best dancer with the best moves! Take a look at our website for some great prizes, as well as a massive range of party supplies and accessories.
5- Pass the Orange
Another great game that is sure to get people laughing!
How to play:
- Organise two teams and get them to stand in a line – this game works at its best if each team has people of different heights
- Give each team an orange. Player one balances this between their chin and neck
- Player one passes the orange onto player two- using any body part apart from their hands and arms
- Continue this all the way down the line until the orange reaches the end – and don’t forget: NO HANDS must touch the orange.
Have the best of three rounds: start with an orange and then use a parsnip for round two (very, very hard – we’ve tried it!) and then a banana…
What party games for adults have you played?
