Party Games to Play With Friends

Games for a game night, a dinner party or a sleepover: pass-the-phone question games that get people talking, team games that get loud, and two-player rematches for the end of the night.

Nothing to set up or download. Open a game, hand around the phone or put it on the TV, and play.

Group size
3 to 12 people for pass-the-phone games; any number in teams
Suggested time
A quick 10-minute round or a whole evening
You need
One phone, tablet or laptop (a TV helps for big groups)

Get people talking (pass the phone) 5

Question games for any group size.

Never Have I EverAny group size, pass the phone190+ clean never have I ever questions with finger scoring. Truth or DareAny group size, pass the phone200+ clean truth or dare questions with turns and scores. Would You RatherAny group size, pass the phone240+ funny, good and tough would you rather questions. This or ThatAny group size, pass the phone190 quick this or that questions: food, funny, animals and more. Two Truths and a Lie3 to 12 players, pass the phoneRun rounds for 3-12 players with votes, scores and ideas.

Team games 4

Split into teams and keep score on a shared screen.

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.

Brain games with scores 3

Take turns and see who solves the most.

Riddles for AdultsPass the phone, scores for up to 12 players110+ tricky riddles for adults with hints and answers. Brain TeasersPass the phone, scores for up to 12 players120+ brain teasers: lateral thinking, logic, math and words. Movie TriviaRead aloud to a group120+ movie trivia questions: classics, family films, horror and more.

Head to head on one device 6

Settle a rivalry.

Chess2 players, one devicePlay chess against the computer, a friend, or solve mate puzzles. Darts2 players, take turnsThrow at a real-layout dartboard: 501 or 301, double out. Cricket Darts2 players, take turnsClose 15 to 20 and the bull before your opponent, and score on open numbers. Paddle Ball2 players, one deviceTwo paddles, one ball: beat the computer or a friend. Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe2 players, one deviceNine boards in one — win three small boards in a row. 4 Player ChessUp to 4 players, one deviceFree-for-all chess for four on a cross board — score the most points.

How to run it with a group

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FAQ

What games can friends play on one phone?

Never Have I Ever, Truth or Dare, Would You Rather, This or That and Two Truths and a Lie all run on a single phone that you pass around the group.

What is a good game for a big group of friends?

Team charades or Team Trivia. Both support 2 to 6 teams and keep the score for you.

Can we skip questions?

Yes. Every question game has a next button, so anyone can pass on a card.

Do we need to download an app?

No. All of these games run in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer.