Sadly, so many great board games are limited to just 4 players. So what good games are out there that cater for larger social gatherings and require minimal rules explanation and have a short game length (so younger kids don’t lose interest)?
Listed below in no particular order are 10 tried and tested family favourites we continually return to for large social gatherings, be it at home, out at a restaurant, or visiting friends (yes I do have friends…okay they’re my wife’s friends).
All are first rate, easy to learn, quick to start, suitable for young and old, and most importantly, guaranteed to ensure fun times ensue. Enjoy.
Correctly recall the colours of commonplace objects, TV & film characters and well known brands.
“Mmm what colour were the Teletubbies again?”
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Can the guesser identify the fishy made-up answers from the one correct answer?
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Repeat the mantra “Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza” out loud whilst turning over illustrated cards. If you happen to describe what’s on a card ensure you’re not the last to claim the audio-visual match!
Test your reactions in this inventive ‘Snap’ reboot.
Review forthcoming.
Refreshing Charades reboot mixed with social deduction. Can the Pretender remain undetected?
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Beautiful, strategy-light, visual puzzle game. Place route tiles and plan a few moves ahead to avoid crashing off the board or into other players.
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Mirth-filled blend of Pictionary and Chinese Whispers/Telephone Game.
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Boldy declare the combined quantity of dice of the same value. Raise your bids and bluff your way to victory in this push-your-luck game of Liar Dice.
Review forthcoming
Push your luck and keep those acrobatic pigs flying, before you go bust in this moreish, porky classic.
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Charming and fun tournament-style party game played on a single mobile device.
Complete a series of competitive challenges (memory, reaction, physical & creative) to determine a victor.
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Free / Super Low
3-16
20-30 mins
Easy