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Posted by Kelsey Caldwell



Whether you’re at a party, hosting a casual get-together, or inviting friends
for an intimate dinner, playing games adds even more fun to the occasion. It’s
the perfect time to break out yard games like bocce ball or cornhole, or some
indoor games if showers keep your event indoors.  Below, you’ll find some
interesting game ideas that you can play with friend groups of any size, plus
icebreakers for new acquaintances. And even some games that are family-friendly
if you’re playing with a mix of adults and children! Hopefully, you’ll find some
new ways to connect and make memories with friends. 

Outdoor Games

There’s nothing better than enjoying the sunshine with friends and family. No
matter if you’re at home in your backyard, or out at a park with a group - these
outdoor games are sure to be fun for the whole crew.

 1.  Bocce Ball - You can play this game one-on-one with a friend or pick teams
     to play with a group. Buy a bocce ball set for a reasonable price that
     contains two sets of four colored bocce balls and one white ball, called
     the jack. Teams take turns trying to throw the bocce balls as close as
     possible to the jack.
 2.  Croquet – This game is a classic for a reason! Croquet is the perfect game
     to play in a nice grassy area. You can purchase a croquet set with mallets
     and wickets and play by trying to hit the ball through the series of
     wickets.
 3.  Cornhole – A favorite game to play with a drink in hand, you can play
     cornhole one-on-one or in teams. Set up cornhole boards across from each
     other and toss bean bags as close as you can to the hole in the boards.
 4.  Frisbee – Tossing a frisbee is always a relaxing way to hang out with
     friends, and your favorite pet can join in the action. One person can throw
     the frisbee up high in the air while calling out a number. Whoever catches
     it gets that many points, and players play until one person reaches a set
     number.
 5.  Backyard Olympics - You can make your own outdoor activities without
     purchasing a game set. Create your own Olympic events and have teams
     compete against one another in things like carrying an egg on a spoon or
     tossing a water balloon back and forth from further and further apart.
 6.  King Frog - This is a great game to play if you don’t feel like lugging
     around any equipment at all. Just stand or sit in a circle and ask everyone
     to think of an animal and a gesture or noise to go along with it. Go around
     the circle to share everyone’s gesture. The first person does their gesture
     and then signals to another player by using their gesture or noise. That
     player shares their own gesture and then imitates the gesture of a
     different player. The sillier the gestures the better, and if a player
     hesitates or makes an error, they’re out. The last person standing wins.
 7.  Outdoor Twister - This is always great for laughs but requires a little
     forethought. You can spray paint a twister board directly onto your yard,
     and have a player call out directions for which spot for players to place
     their hands and feet. Or you can purchase a Twister mat if you don’t feel
     like painting your yard!
 8.  Giant Jenga - There are plenty of “jumbo” sized games like Jenga made
     specifically for outdoor events. For example, giant chess sets, Connect
     Four, or even tic-tac-toe. You can play one-on-one or form teams.
 9.  Spike Ball - Spike ball can be an awesome game, but you’ll need some
     equipment and at least four people. This game is played by throwing a ball
     onto a trampoline-like net and then taking turns hitting it to one another.
 10. Kan Jam - Another game that requires some equipment and space, Kan Jam can
     be great fun for a group in teams. You’ll need the “kans” which are
     free-standing barrels, as well as frisbees. Players take turns trying to
     throw their frisbee into a slit cut into the middle of the opposing team’s
     barrel.

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 Indoor Games

If the weather is looking a little dreary, or if you’re getting a surprise cold
snap, you can still enjoy the company of friends with these indoor games.

 1. Card Games - What could be more fun than a friendly game of poker between
    friends? Or you could try your hand at any other card game like Crazy
    Eights, Blackjack or Gin Rummy. If you have children playing, consider
    something like Go Fish. You can play for money, or something less valuable
    like candies.
 2. Board Games - Of course, board games are a popular indoor choice for a group
    of friends wanting to spend some time together. You could try strategy games
    where you play as a group, like Pandemic, or games where you play against
    one another, like Code Names. Or playing a timeless game like Monopoly,
    Sorry or Battleship is always a blast.
 3. Charades - Charades has been popular for decades for a reason; it’s always
    intense and only requires imagination! Players submit ideas of things to act
    out into a hat, and then take turns drawing their clue. Then, take turns
    acting out the clue for the rest of the players without speaking.
 4. Silly Olympics - If board games aren’t your thing, consider setting up your
    own indoor Olympic Games. The options are endless to create silly activities
    like scooping cotton balls into a bowl while blind-folded or trying to knock
    over a stack of plastic cups with a ping pong ball. The beauty of this is
    that you can make as many teams as you need to.
 5. Murder Mystery - For a truly unique and entertaining night, consider a
    murder mystery dinner. You can purchase kits online or create your own. Each
    person will receive a secret identity and information to help solve a
    murder. Have friends dress in costume and get into the spirit of the
    whodunit.
 6. Spoons - Another easy game that you can play with a group is Spoons. You’ll
    need a deck of cards and enough spoons for everybody but one person. Sit in
    a circle or at a table with the spoons in a circle in the middle. Take turns
    passing cards from player to player. When one player collects four of a
    kind, they will grab a spoon. But with one less spoon than player for each
    round, friends will quickly get eliminated if they don’t pay attention and
    grab their spoon quickly enough.

 Games with a Larger GroupTry some of these icebreaker games that are perfect
for a larger crowd at events like a birthday party or family reunion.

 1. Two Truths and a Lie - This is a great icebreaker game for a large group.
    Players take turns coming up with two true statements about themselves, and
    one lie. Then, each person shares which statements they think are false.
    This is a great game that often inspires some interesting discussion and
    allows players to get to know one another. Use some of these ideas for
    inspiration.
 2. Would You Rather - Another engaging icebreaker game is to go around a circle
    and ask “would you rather” questions. For example, “Would you rather
    somebody read your diary or read your text messages?” Or “Would you rather
    be able to travel into space or to the deepest part of the ocean?” Try some
    of these questions to start some thought-provoking discussion.
 3. Sticker Game - The sticker game works best at an event where you are
    mingling with many people. Hand each person a sticker sheet with five or ten
    stickers. Then, throughout the night, guests try to secretly place their
    stickers on other players. If you get caught placing a sticker, you take a
    sticker yourself. The first player to get rid of all their stickers wins.
 4. Trivia - Trivia is an exciting game to play with a group of people. You
    could create your own trivia questions for a work event. Or you could go as
    a group to a trivia session at a restaurant or bar nearby. You could also
    opt for games like Trivial Pursuit with teams.
 5. Kahoot! – Kahoot! is a mobile app that allows you to create quizzes on any
    topic, from pop culture to family history. Create a quiz on a topic that
    will entertain your group and ask everyone to download the Kahoot! app on
    the mobile phones. Share the ID code for your quiz and compete to see who’s
    knowledge reigns supreme!
 6. Paper Plane Contest - Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, a paper plane
    contest can be a great time for everybody. Players can come up with creative
    designs and then cheer one another on as they compete to see who can build
    the most aerodynamic plane.

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Games for all ages

If you have children in your group, you can still enjoy games with your friends.
Check out these games that are family-friendly and fun for the whole group to
enjoy, no matter the ages.

 1. Tag - An all-time-favorite, you never age out of playing tag. Players can
    chase one another to become “it.” You can opt to have safe areas or tricky
    rules, like freeze tag where players crawl through each other’s legs to
    unfreeze.
 2. Capture the Flag – This classic gym class and playground game is just as
    much fun for adults as it is for kids. Split your group into teams and
    divide your field in half, marking each team’s territory. Each team also
    needs to designate a “jail”, such as a tree. Each team hides a flag (a
    handkerchief or towel) on their side of the field and tries to find and
    steal the other team’s flag. Players can tag players from the other team if
    they cross onto their side of the field and take them to their jail. The
    first team to capture the other team’s flag and bring it back to their side
    wins!
 3. Twenty Questions - If you’re traveling, games like Twenty Questions or I Spy
    can be entertaining for players of all ages. Have one player think of a
    person, place, or thing, and then let the other players try to guess it by
    asking twenty yes or no questions or less. Or you can pick something within
    view and give players clues about its color and let them guess what you’re
    looking at.
 4. Campfire Games – Gather around the campfire for an evening with your crew!
    Play some of these campfire games for all ages and don’t forget the smores.
 5. Simon Says – This game seems simple but usually has everyone cracking up
    within a few minutes. One person plays the role of Simon and stands in front
    of the group and gives people instructions to imitate like “jump up and
    down” only if they say “Simon Says” first. If players repeat what Simon does
    and they didn’t say “Simon Says”, the player is out. Keep playing until
    there’s only one person left standing!
 6. Monkey in the Middle - If you have at least three people and a ball, you can
    play a fun round of Monkey in the Middle. One player is in the center, while
    the other players surround them and try to toss the ball back and forth to
    one another without the center player intercepting it.
 7. Keepie-Uppie - If you have a balloon, you can play Keepie-Uppie! Just take
    turns hitting the balloon back up into the air, and never let it fall to the
    ground.
 8. Scavenger Hunt - You can create a thrillingscavenger hunt for players of all
    ages either indoors or outdoors. Have players team up or play individually
    and put out clues ahead of time to lead them on an exciting adventure. Use
    some of these ideas for inspiration!

 Whether you’re planning an outdoor gathering with close friends, a work event
with a large group of new acquaintances, or a get-together at the park with a
group of adults and children, you can use these ideas to create some lasting
memories together. 

Kelsey Caldwell is a realtor and freelance writer from Charlotte, NC. She and
her husband are parents to two amazing kids, a puppy, and rabbit. 


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30 FUN GAMES TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS

Whether you’re at a party, hosting a casual get-together, or inviting friends
for an intimate dinner, playing games adds even more fun to the occasion. It’s
the perfect time to break out yard games like bocce ball or cornhole, or some
indoor games if showers keep your event indoors.  Below, you’ll find some
interesting game ideas that you can play with friend groups of any size, plus
icebreakers for new acquaintances. And even some games that are family-friendly
if you’re playing with a mix of adults and children! Hopefully, you’ll find some
new ways to connect and make memories with friends. 

Outdoor Games

There’s nothing better than enjoying the sunshine with friends and family. No
matter if you’re at home in your backyard, or out at a park with a group - these
outdoor games are sure to be fun for the whole crew.



 1.  Bocce Ball - You can play this game one-on-one with a friend or pick teams
     to play with a group. Buy a bocce ball set for a reasonable price that
     contains two sets of four colored bocce balls and one white ball, called
     the jack. Teams take turns trying to throw the bocce balls as close as
     possible to the jack.
 2.  Croquet – This game is a classic for a reason! Croquet is the perfect game
     to play in a nice grassy area. You can purchase a croquet set with mallets
     and wickets and play by trying to hit the ball through the series of
     wickets.
 3.  Cornhole – A favorite game to play with a drink in hand, you can play
     cornhole one-on-one or in teams. Set up cornhole boards across from each
     other and toss bean bags as close as you can to the hole in the boards.
 4.  Frisbee – Tossing a frisbee is always a relaxing way to hang out with
     friends, and your favorite pet can join in the action. One person can throw
     the frisbee up high in the air while calling out a number. Whoever catches
     it gets that many points, and players play until one person reaches a set
     number.
 5.  Backyard Olympics - You can make your own outdoor activities without
     purchasing a game set. Create your own Olympic events and have teams
     compete against one another in things like carrying an egg on a spoon or
     tossing a water balloon back and forth from further and further apart.
 6.  King Frog - This is a great game to play if you don’t feel like lugging
     around any equipment at all. Just stand or sit in a circle and ask everyone
     to think of an animal and a gesture or noise to go along with it. Go around
     the circle to share everyone’s gesture. The first person does their gesture
     and then signals to another player by using their gesture or noise. That
     player shares their own gesture and then imitates the gesture of a
     different player. The sillier the gestures the better, and if a player
     hesitates or makes an error, they’re out. The last person standing wins.
 7.  Outdoor Twister - This is always great for laughs but requires a little
     forethought. You can spray paint a twister board directly onto your yard,
     and have a player call out directions for which spot for players to place
     their hands and feet. Or you can purchase a Twister mat if you don’t feel
     like painting your yard!
 8.  Giant Jenga - There are plenty of “jumbo” sized games like Jenga made
     specifically for outdoor events. For example, giant chess sets, Connect
     Four, or even tic-tac-toe. You can play one-on-one or form teams.
 9.  Spike Ball - Spike ball can be an awesome game, but you’ll need some
     equipment and at least four people. This game is played by throwing a ball
     onto a trampoline-like net and then taking turns hitting it to one another.
 10. Kan Jam - Another game that requires some equipment and space, Kan Jam can
     be great fun for a group in teams. You’ll need the “kans” which are
     free-standing barrels, as well as frisbees. Players take turns trying to
     throw their frisbee into a slit cut into the middle of the opposing team’s
     barrel.

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 Indoor Games

If the weather is looking a little dreary, or if you’re getting a surprise cold
snap, you can still enjoy the company of friends with these indoor games.



 1. Card Games - What could be more fun than a friendly game of poker between
    friends? Or you could try your hand at any other card game like Crazy
    Eights, Blackjack or Gin Rummy. If you have children playing, consider
    something like Go Fish. You can play for money, or something less valuable
    like candies.
 2. Board Games - Of course, board games are a popular indoor choice for a group
    of friends wanting to spend some time together. You could try strategy games
    where you play as a group, like Pandemic, or games where you play against
    one another, like Code Names. Or playing a timeless game like Monopoly,
    Sorry or Battleship is always a blast.
 3. Charades - Charades has been popular for decades for a reason; it’s always
    intense and only requires imagination! Players submit ideas of things to act
    out into a hat, and then take turns drawing their clue. Then, take turns
    acting out the clue for the rest of the players without speaking.
 4. Silly Olympics - If board games aren’t your thing, consider setting up your
    own indoor Olympic Games. The options are endless to create silly activities
    like scooping cotton balls into a bowl while blind-folded or trying to knock
    over a stack of plastic cups with a ping pong ball. The beauty of this is
    that you can make as many teams as you need to.
 5. Murder Mystery - For a truly unique and entertaining night, consider a
    murder mystery dinner. You can purchase kits online or create your own. Each
    person will receive a secret identity and information to help solve a
    murder. Have friends dress in costume and get into the spirit of the
    whodunit.
 6. Spoons - Another easy game that you can play with a group is Spoons. You’ll
    need a deck of cards and enough spoons for everybody but one person. Sit in
    a circle or at a table with the spoons in a circle in the middle. Take turns
    passing cards from player to player. When one player collects four of a
    kind, they will grab a spoon. But with one less spoon than player for each
    round, friends will quickly get eliminated if they don’t pay attention and
    grab their spoon quickly enough.

 Games with a Larger GroupTry some of these icebreaker games that are perfect
for a larger crowd at events like a birthday party or family reunion.





 1. Two Truths and a Lie - This is a great icebreaker game for a large group.
    Players take turns coming up with two true statements about themselves, and
    one lie. Then, each person shares which statements they think are false.
    This is a great game that often inspires some interesting discussion and
    allows players to get to know one another. Use some of these ideas for
    inspiration.
 2. Would You Rather - Another engaging icebreaker game is to go around a circle
    and ask “would you rather” questions. For example, “Would you rather
    somebody read your diary or read your text messages?” Or “Would you rather
    be able to travel into space or to the deepest part of the ocean?” Try some
    of these questions to start some thought-provoking discussion.
 3. Sticker Game - The sticker game works best at an event where you are
    mingling with many people. Hand each person a sticker sheet with five or ten
    stickers. Then, throughout the night, guests try to secretly place their
    stickers on other players. If you get caught placing a sticker, you take a
    sticker yourself. The first player to get rid of all their stickers wins.
 4. Trivia - Trivia is an exciting game to play with a group of people. You
    could create your own trivia questions for a work event. Or you could go as
    a group to a trivia session at a restaurant or bar nearby. You could also
    opt for games like Trivial Pursuit with teams.
 5. Kahoot! – Kahoot! is a mobile app that allows you to create quizzes on any
    topic, from pop culture to family history. Create a quiz on a topic that
    will entertain your group and ask everyone to download the Kahoot! app on
    the mobile phones. Share the ID code for your quiz and compete to see who’s
    knowledge reigns supreme!
 6. Paper Plane Contest - Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, a paper plane
    contest can be a great time for everybody. Players can come up with creative
    designs and then cheer one another on as they compete to see who can build
    the most aerodynamic plane.

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Games for all ages



If you have children in your group, you can still enjoy games with your friends.
Check out these games that are family-friendly and fun for the whole group to
enjoy, no matter the ages.



 1. Tag - An all-time-favorite, you never age out of playing tag. Players can
    chase one another to become “it.” You can opt to have safe areas or tricky
    rules, like freeze tag where players crawl through each other’s legs to
    unfreeze.
 2. Capture the Flag – This classic gym class and playground game is just as
    much fun for adults as it is for kids. Split your group into teams and
    divide your field in half, marking each team’s territory. Each team also
    needs to designate a “jail”, such as a tree. Each team hides a flag (a
    handkerchief or towel) on their side of the field and tries to find and
    steal the other team’s flag. Players can tag players from the other team if
    they cross onto their side of the field and take them to their jail. The
    first team to capture the other team’s flag and bring it back to their side
    wins!
 3. Twenty Questions - If you’re traveling, games like Twenty Questions or I Spy
    can be entertaining for players of all ages. Have one player think of a
    person, place, or thing, and then let the other players try to guess it by
    asking twenty yes or no questions or less. Or you can pick something within
    view and give players clues about its color and let them guess what you’re
    looking at.
 4. Campfire Games – Gather around the campfire for an evening with your crew!
    Play some of these campfire games for all ages and don’t forget the smores.
 5. Simon Says – This game seems simple but usually has everyone cracking up
    within a few minutes. One person plays the role of Simon and stands in front
    of the group and gives people instructions to imitate like “jump up and
    down” only if they say “Simon Says” first. If players repeat what Simon does
    and they didn’t say “Simon Says”, the player is out. Keep playing until
    there’s only one person left standing!
 6. Monkey in the Middle - If you have at least three people and a ball, you can
    play a fun round of Monkey in the Middle. One player is in the center, while
    the other players surround them and try to toss the ball back and forth to
    one another without the center player intercepting it.
 7. Keepie-Uppie - If you have a balloon, you can play Keepie-Uppie! Just take
    turns hitting the balloon back up into the air, and never let it fall to the
    ground.
 8. Scavenger Hunt - You can create a thrillingscavenger hunt for players of all
    ages either indoors or outdoors. Have players team up or play individually
    and put out clues ahead of time to lead them on an exciting adventure. Use
    some of these ideas for inspiration!

 Whether you’re planning an outdoor gathering with close friends, a work event
with a large group of new acquaintances, or a get-together at the park with a
group of adults and children, you can use these ideas to create some lasting
memories together. 



Kelsey Caldwell is a realtor and freelance writer from Charlotte, NC. She and
her husband are parents to two amazing kids, a puppy, and rabbit. 


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