More Than 40 of The Best Party Games for Adults

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If you’re looking for a great way to add excitement to your next party, look no further than these fun adult birthday party games. I am sharing the best adult party games for your next party! From birthday parties to entertainment for large gatherings. These are the best games for adults to play.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday girl or a birthday guy, these fun party games will create a whole evening of fun. They act as an icebreaker for a group of people and are great to play at any time of the year. Many unique party games don’t require drinking, either.

So, what are some good games for a birthday party? Here’s a list of party games for you to play for a great time at your next birthday party!

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Adult Party Games for Any Gathering

It’s time for some fun! Continue reading to get more than 30 of the best adult birthday party games!

Card Games and Board Games

These games are a perfect indoor party or outdoor party games for adults:

Cards Against Humanity

Cards Against Humanity is the quintessential adult card game. A prompt card is drawn, and players must use a card from their hand to fill in the blank—often with funny results.

Pictionary

Pictionary is a classic game that only requires a big sheet of paper and some pens. Split your guests into teams and have one player at a time start drawing while their teammates try to guess the image before time runs out.

What Do You Meme?

Take turns pairing iconic memes with the relatable phrases in What Do You Meme? For a truly unique and hilarious birthday party game for adults!

5 Second Rule

This fast-paced game will have guests scrambling to think on their feet. A topic is chosen to play the 5 Second Rule, and players must develop three related words in just five seconds. You’ll be surprised at what comes out of your guests’ mouths!

Conversation Cards

Conversation cards are a fun game for bigger parties and an excellent way for guests to get to know each other. Pick up a box of pre-written cards or write your own, and watch as the people closest to you form new bonds of their own.

We’re Not Really Strangers

How much do you really know about your friends and family? Get to know them entirely with We’re Not Really Strangers. Players will take turns drawing cards and answering personal questions; your guests will be closer by the night’s end than ever.

Apples to Apples

In this classic card game, players are given a topic and must choose the card with the description that best fits. Apples to Apples is easy to pick up and always gets a laugh.

Telestrations

Telephone and Pictionary combine to form the hilarious game of Telestrations. Each player chooses a card and begins to draw the given item until time runs out, and the player to their left continues where they left off. At the end, your guests will have a laugh, revealing what they’ve drawn.

Unstable Unicorns

Test your strategic skills with a round of Unstable Unicorns. Collect an unstoppable army of cute critters and betray your friends.

Don’t Get Got

Don’t Get Got is a game that will last the entire party. Each player draws six cards containing their “missions,” each requiring them to trick the other players in some way. Your guests will have a blast trying their best to complete their missions without getting caught.

Mafia

Test your powers of deduction in this classic card game. With roles like assassins, townspeople, and police officers to fill, this game works best in large groups. See if you can identify the villain before it’s too late.

Murder Mystery

For parties with many guests, a murder mystery game is a great way to engage everyone in a fun activity. Put your detective caps on and see if you can guess the killer before the party ends.

Hot Seat

See how well your friends and family know you with a round of Hot Seat. The person in the hot seat draws a question card, and everyone else states what they think the answer will be. Whoever’s answer is closest to the one from the hot seat wins the round.

Spoons

You’ll need a deck of cards and plenty of spoons for this classic card game. Players try to earn a pair of cards with each turn before quickly grabbing a spoon. Players are eliminated each round until the final spoon is grabbed.

Apps

Here are three favorite party game apps that can be played from your phone. These are all perfect for an adult birthday party:

Charades

A classic adult party game, charades are perfect for both large and small groups. Split into teams and take turns drawing slips of paper from a bowl. One member of each team silently acts out the phrase on the slip while their teammates try to guess the clue.

Heads Up

Heads Up is a simple app that is suitable for large groups. Once in teams, one player puts the phone to their head and tries to guess the given word while their teammates shout clues. This game is a ton of fun!

Psych

Perfect for close friends and family, Psych is an app that asks questions about each player, which are answered anonymously. This game is ideal for groups with strong bonds and often produces hilarious answers.

Paper and Post-it Games

All you need to play these party games are either a piece of paper or Post-its and pens!

Two Truths and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie is a fun and slightly dangerous party game. Guests take turns writing two personal truths and one lie on a slip of paper. Slips are read aloud, and the other guests must identify the lie.

Name That Tune

Sometimes, the simplest games are the most fun. Takes turns to hum a tune and keep track of who gets the correct answers. Turn Name That Tune into a drinking game by making the losers take a Jolly Rancher shot at the end!

Articulate

In this clever game, one team member selects an item from a given topic, such as celebrities, places, or foods. Their team must guess the item using descriptive phrases that avoid apparent keywords.

Ring of Fire

A classic drinking game, Ring of Fire, will take your party up a notch. Arrange a deck of cards in a circle and take turns drawing, with each player drinking according to the card’s value, including choosing a drinking partner or taking a drink yourself.

The (Not-So) Newlywed Game

Whether your party guests are couples or close friends, the Newlywed Game is a great way to test your knowledge of each other. Partners are asked a question and must write down the answer they think the other will give. The team that’s most in sync with each other wins.

Celebrity

Similar to charades, Celebrity involves a single team member choosing a slip of paper with a person or item on it. In this game, teams must guess the clue while their teammate describes the famous person without stating the word explicitly.

Never Have I Ever

Yet another classic party game, take turns comparing wacky scenarios with a round of Never Have I Ever. Starting with ten points each, take turns offering a situation, with players losing points for each one they’ve participated in. This game is easy to customize—add penalties or turn it into a drinking game.

Check out these 100 best “Never Have I Ever” questions if you need question ideas.

Great Minds Think Alike

The object of the game is to get as many points as you can. Give your guests a stack of Post-it notes and a pen. Ask a question and have each person write down their answers. You want to try and match the answer to other people in the group. Every time you get the same answer you get a point. Whoever has the most points at the end wins.

There is also a Great Minds Think Alike app too.

Press Conference

In this game, one person holds a press conference and must answer questions from the other guests as if they were a celebrity. The catch is that the person “holding” the press conference doesn’t know who they’re impersonating!

All this game needs is a few Post-It Notes and a pen. As your guests arrive, write a celebrity’s name on each Post-In and attach it to their foreheads. Have your guests mingle and see if they can figure out their own identities.

Who Am I?

This is an excellent game for large groups. All you need is a stack of Post-it Notes and a pen. Write the name of a famous person on each Post-It Note and stick the note to each guest’s forehead. Team members will give clues, and the person must guess their name on their sticky note.

Twenty Questions

The classic game of questions, Twenty Questions, is an easy, fun party game that anyone can enjoy. Pick a topic and have your guests ask questions to gain clues; if they can’t figure it out in twenty questions, they lose!

Straight Face

Do you think you can resist laughing at your friends’ antics? To play Straight Face, have each guest write down a phrase and place it in a bowl. One person then reads each word to the group—if they laugh, they lose.

Sticker Stalker

Sticker Stalker is a game that you can keep playing all night long. Give each guest a sheet of stickers upon arrival, and have them discretely attach them to other guests throughout the party. The loser is the guest with the most stickers on them at the end of the night.

Outdoor Birthday Party Games

Cornhole

We’ve been playing this cornhole game for over 20 years. It’s similar to beanbag toss but for adults. This game is so much fun and great for a large group. Set a few boards outside so several people can play for a good time.

Prosecco Pong

Once you graduate college, you also graduate from beer pong. Instead, we’re going a tad bit classier with Prosecco pong! An elevated twist on the classic college drinking game.

Giant Jenga

Another fun yard game for a birthday party. Giant Jenga is very fun for adults, too! This game will have you on edge as you remove giant blocks from the tower. The game aims to keep the building from falling on your turn.

No matter which games you choose, these party games are a great way to bond with your closest friends and family. So, celebrate your birthday this year by involving your guests in a fun and unique adult party game.

Adult Party Game Tips

Here are some more fun ideas you can incorporate when playing adult party games:

Small Prizes – Get the competition going by giving prizes like gift cards, candles, or a bottle of wine to the winning team.

Themes – If you’re hosting a themed party, choose a game with the theme.

Three Games – Have at least three different game options to play.

Best Adult Birthday Party Ideas

Looking for more adult birthday party ideas? Here are some of our favorite recipes and party themes!

This classic yellow birthday cake is perfect for any birthday celebration. Also, try these vanilla brownies because they are so good!

No-bake cheesecake with sprinkles is one of our favorite adult birthday party desserts, and it’s easy to make.

A make-your-own spritzer bar is another activity that allows guests to mingle and chat while making cocktails.

Birthday cake shots are perfect for an adult party! They taste sweet, like a slice of vanilla cake! You’ll also love our Jolly Rancher shots and Gummy Bear shots too!

Serve a themed cocktail, but make it a punch so guests can serve themselves.

Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out all of our best party desserts!

Birthday Party Food Ideas

We’re all about good food and keeping it accessible with appetizers and charcuterie boards. Here are some of our favorite party food ideas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you entertain a large group of adults?

1. Play Games – Party games keep guests entertained and work as an icebreaker.
2. Have Enough Appetizers, Cocktails, and Beverages – Serve a festive cocktail and create a beautiful spread of appetizers.
3. Good Music – A good playlist will encourage guests to dance, be social and lighten the mood.
4. Pick a Theme – People love themes! Pick a theme and have guests dress up. This will keep guests entertained!
5. Hire Talent – Hire musicians, maybe a card reader or a henna tattoo artist, etc. Some sort of talent at the party can help keep guests entertained.
6. Have an Activity – One of the best ways to keep guests entertained is by having an activity or DIY station like a make-your-cocktail bar, cake decorating station, or candle-making. Something fun guests can do during the party.

How do I make an adult party fun?

There are several ways to make an adult party fun! Here are our top 5 ways to make a party fun:
Pick a Theme – Theme parties are always fun and make planning more accessible.
DIY Stations – Have a few stations of activities like making your own cocktail or creating a floral arrangement. You can pick activities that go with the party theme. For example, if you’re hosting a spa party, hire someone to give quick 10-minute massages or have a DIY oils station where guests can create their own oil blends.
Music – Music is so essential for creating positive energy at the party. Make sure you have a good playlist going that will keep people excited. Hire a local DJ to keep the party going if it’s a big celebration.
Food and Drinks – Make sure there are plenty of appetizers and boards for guests to graze on, as well as cocktails and beverages.
Play Games – Games act as an ice breaker for parties, allow people to meet and mingle with other guests, and create a fun atmosphere.

What are the indoor activities games for adults?

Board Games: Classic board games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, or Clue are always a hit among adults. They offer a mix of luck, strategy, and friendly competition.
Card Games: Another classic option, card games like Poker, Rummy, or Uno, can be enjoyed by adults of all ages. They are easy to learn and offer endless variations for hours of entertainment.
Trivia Games: Test your knowledge with trivia games like Trivial Pursuit or Jeopardy. These games are fun and a great way to learn new facts and information.
Escape Rooms: Challenge your problem-solving skills with an escape room game. These interactive experiences offer a unique and exciting way to spend time with friends or family.
Karaoke: Unleash your inner rockstar with a karaoke night. This is a great way to bond with friends and family over music and laughter.

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Also, check out how to host a family game night.

Now that you have a list of the best adult birthday party games, it’s time to start planning! Leave a comment below and let us know what game you enjoyed the most at your birthday party!

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