Family Gathering Games for All Ages

Games that work when the youngest player is six and the oldest is eighty. Every pick here is kid-safe, easy to explain in a minute and playable on one phone, tablet or TV.

Mix it up: start with a question-card game while people arrive, play a team game after the meal, and leave the two-player board games out for anyone who wants a quieter match.

Group size
3 to 20 people; split into teams above about 8
Suggested time
Plan 30 to 60 minutes and rotate games so nobody gets bored
You need
One phone, tablet or laptop (a TV helps for big groups)

Teams for the whole family 4

Split kids and adults evenly across teams.

Charades GeneratorTeams: 2 to 6 teams400+ charades words with a timer, teams and scores. Drawing Game Word GeneratorTeams: 2 to 6 teamsRandom words to draw, with a timer and team scoring. Team TriviaTeams: 2 to 6 teams, shared screenHost trivia for 2-6 teams with a scoreboard and timer. Guess the WordTeams: 2 teams (party mode)Guess the mystery word from clues. Fewer clues, more points.

Question cards (any group size) 4

Everyone answers, so nobody sits out.

Would You Rather for KidsAny group size, pass the phoneSilly, clean would you rather questions made for children. This or ThatAny group size, pass the phone190 quick this or that questions: food, funny, animals and more. Riddles for KidsPass the phone, scores for up to 12 players130+ easy riddles for kids with hints and answers. Brain Teasers for KidsPass the phone, scores for up to 12 playersEasy brain teasers for kids with hints and answers.

Bingo and read-aloud trivia 4

A grown-up hosts while everyone else plays.

Bingo CallerA host calls, any number of playersFree 75- and 90-ball bingo caller with voice and auto-call. Classroom BingoA host calls, any number of playersSight word, math, ABC and holiday bingo: play or print. Trivia for KidsRead aloud to a group120 easy trivia questions for kids, with big buttons and read-aloud. Trivia for SeniorsRead aloud to a groupLarge-print nostalgia trivia: the 50s, 60s, 70s, music and daily life.

Board games for 2 to 4 players 8

Quiet corner games for a grandparent and a grandchild.

Snakes and LaddersUp to 4 players, pass the deviceRoll, climb ladders, dodge snakes and race to square 100. LudoUp to 4 players, pass the deviceRace four tokens home, capture rivals and roll sixes for bonus turns. Checkers2 players, one deviceJump, chain captures and crown kings. Play the computer or a friend. Four in a Row2 players, one deviceDrop discs and line up four before the computer or a friend. Mancala2 players, one deviceSow seeds, chain extra turns and capture your way to a full store. Dots and Boxes2 players, one deviceJoin the dots, close boxes and steal the long chains. Memory Match2 players, take turnsFlip cards two at a time and find every matching pair. Tic-Tac-Toe2 players, one deviceThree in a row against an unbeatable computer or a friend.

How to run it with a group

Holiday and seasonal group games

Group games by occasion

FAQ

What are good games for a family gathering with kids?

Team charades on the Easy level, the drawing game, Would You Rather for Kids and bingo all work for mixed ages because they need no reading speed or special knowledge.

Are these games safe for young children?

Yes. The games on this page use family-friendly content. Party games meant for teens and adults, such as Truth or Dare, are not listed here.

What can grandparents and grandkids play together?

Checkers, four in a row, mancala, memory match and snakes and ladders are quick to learn and can be played side by side on one tablet.

How do we play on a TV?

Open the game in a laptop browser and connect it to the TV with a cable or screen casting. One person taps for the room.