15 Family Friendly Large Group Games

CLASSIC!  We love this game.  In fact, does anyone, not like this game?  And it's super easy to learn.  

• PLAYERS 4-8 (suggested)
• AGES 12+

This is a game that combines the challenge, suspense, and fun of Hearts, Poker and Michigan Rummy into a thrilling, friendly game.

• PLAYERS 2-9
• AGES 8+

Definitely a game we play(ed) at family gatherings.  You roll the dice and have to come up with words that start with that letter that no one else will get.

• PLAYERS 2-6
• AGES 12+

No matter what artistic ability, this game is always a hit.  In fact, sometimes a perfect drawing isn't as much fun.  We remember the time someone drew a shark that looked like a bus. lol

• PLAYERS  2 Teams
• AGES 8+

Before we actually had this game, which we finally got at a yard sale, we played this using just a dictionary and some notepaper.  In fact, I never laughed so hard when we played it with a friend. 

• PLAYERS 2+
• AGES 10+

This gare is like a combo of Pictionary and the old telephone game. Again, drawing skills are not needed as you try to decipher the other people's drawings. 

• PLAYERS 4-8
• AGES 12+

This game of chance doesn't require any strategic skills, giving beginners the same chances of winning as experienced players.

• PLAYERS 3+
• AGES 6-8+

Codenames is a social word game with a simple premise and challenging gameplay.

There are many versions of this strategic game.

You can buy a version of it or you can just do it like most of us have for years...grab a spoon and some cards.  Here is how to play.Here is how to play.

• PLAYERS 3-8
• AGES 7+

Pick a card, read the seemingly easy topic, then start the timer! Now with only 5 seconds to name 3 things that fit the topic, it might sound easy...but not so fast.

• PLAYERS 3+
• AGES 10+

SERIOUSLY! LOVE! THIS! GAME! 

Warning - It is LOUD!!  This was a family favorite growing up and it never disappoints. It's fairly simple to pick up, but it is very fast-paced. 

• PLAYERS 3-8
• AGES 7

If you are looking for something new, the reverse charades option is a team acts out for one person.  You can develop these on your own or you can get the game with it already for you.

• PLAYERS 6+
• AGES 6+

This is a high energy Russian roulette card game.  Just don't get the wrong card or you will be out ...unless you have...maybe...a laser pointer.

• PLAYERS 2-5 (up to 9 if you have another deck)
• AGES 7+
• *Expansion Pack

So, the buzzer is half the fun in this game.  Give clues but say the wrong word or you will get bzzzzzzzzzed!  

We've been playing this one for years!!

• PLAYERS 4+
• AGES 13+