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Musical chairs
- Turn on some music, then hit pause. Whoever is left standing last loses, then remove a chair every round. The winner is the one who snags the last seat!
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Dress up
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Tickling
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Silence
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Try not to laugh
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Balancing
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Quiz
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Staring contest
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Push-up competition
- A fun way to combine exercise with playing a game. See who can do the most press-ups before floundering!
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Trampolining
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Interactive games
- Try playing some interactive and voice-activated games. If they also happen to be educational, all the better!
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Memory games
- Each player says a word, and you go round and round, repeating the list as it grows. The winner is the one with the best memory!
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Caricatures
- Nobody expects professional standards, but why not try drawing caricatures of each other? Try to keep them as inoffensive as possible!
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Croquet
- A great family garden game which is easy to set up and play, croquet can be enjoyed by people of any age.
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Hangman
- This good old-fashioned game can be highly frustrating, but it is also great fun when you're the one who comes up with a great word which is hard to guess!
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Pictionary
- Guessing what someone is drawing can be easy, or it can mean a lot of shouting and exasperated expressions!
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Twister
- If you are social-distancing within your own household, best to avoid this one. If not, then it will be as fun as usual!
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Jenga
- This game tests nerves and skill. How satisfying it is to remove a block successfully when you know it is so close to falling down!
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Pin the tail
- The classic game of pin the tail on the donkey is more likely to result in your family laughing at you than anything else. But that's the point!
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Karaoke
- Whether you sound like a superstar or a strangled cat, karaoke is always great fun.
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Guess the food
- Put a blindfold around your opponent's eyes and get them to guess what you are feeding them. Don't be cruel when feeding them!
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Truth or dare
- What's great about this game is that it can be adapted to any crowd, so while it worked in college it can also work in a family setting.
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Charades
- Acting out the title of a movie, book, play, or song is a fantastic way to make yourself look like a complete idiot!
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Monopoly
- This classic game remains a firm family favorite after many decades. Just be careful not to take it too seriously!
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Chess
- A game of skill and strategy, learning to play chess is always a useful thing. Try not to show off if you are a great player!
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Guess who?
- Write a famous person or character on a post-it note. Stick it to your opponent's forehead. They must ask questions and try to guess who they are!
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Create your own!
- Why not create a game? Sit down and brainstorm and come up with a game of your own. It can be as crazy as you like. Click here to find out 30 funny facts that will brighten your day!
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Pass the parcel
- Wrap up a gift. Then again. Then again. Then keep doing so. The parcel is passed around. Whoever unwraps the final layer of paper keeps the gift!
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Musical chairs
- Turn on some music, then hit pause. Whoever is left standing last loses, then remove a chair every round. The winner is the one who snags the last seat!
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Word association
- You each say a word, and then the next player says a word that it reminds them of. Expect random and hilarious results!
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Dress up
- Try to think of a character per person, and then try to emulate their appearance as best you can!
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Tickling
- This will be fun for some, infuriating for others. The winner is obviously the most resilient person!
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Silence
- A very simple and satisfying game (for peace lovers)! See who can last longest without talking.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Try not to laugh
- Each player takes turns to try and make the others laugh. Whoever manages to keep a straight face the longest wins!
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Balancing
- Try balancing something on your head, and timing it. Whoever can do this for the longest time wins the game!
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Quiz
- There are many different forms of quiz games. Online, video games, and board games. Decide which works best for you!
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Staring contest
- This isn't a particularly difficult game. Whoever blinks first, loses. Simple as that.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Push-up competition
- A fun way to combine exercise with playing a game. See who can do the most press-ups before floundering!
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Trampolining
- If you have a trampoline in your garden, now is the time to use it! Not only is it great fun, it's also a great form of exercise.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Interactive games
- Try playing some interactive and voice-activated games. If they also happen to be educational, all the better!
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Memory games
- Each player says a word, and you go round and round, repeating the list as it grows. The winner is the one with the best memory!
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Caricatures
- Nobody expects professional standards, but why not try drawing caricatures of each other? Try to keep them as inoffensive as possible!
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Croquet
- A great family garden game which is easy to set up and play, croquet can be enjoyed by people of any age.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Hangman
- This good old-fashioned game can be highly frustrating, but it is also great fun when you're the one who comes up with a great word which is hard to guess!
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Pictionary
- Guessing what someone is drawing can be easy, or it can mean a lot of shouting and exasperated expressions!
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Twister
- If you are social-distancing within your own household, best to avoid this one. If not, then it will be as fun as usual!
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Jenga
- This game tests nerves and skill. How satisfying it is to remove a block successfully when you know it is so close to falling down!
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Pin the tail
- The classic game of pin the tail on the donkey is more likely to result in your family laughing at you than anything else. But that's the point!
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Karaoke
- Whether you sound like a superstar or a strangled cat, karaoke is always great fun.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Guess the food
- Put a blindfold around your opponent's eyes and get them to guess what you are feeding them. Don't be cruel when feeding them!
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Truth or dare
- What's great about this game is that it can be adapted to any crowd, so while it worked in college it can also work in a family setting.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Charades
- Acting out the title of a movie, book, play, or song is a fantastic way to make yourself look like a complete idiot!
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Monopoly
- This classic game remains a firm family favorite after many decades. Just be careful not to take it too seriously!
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Chess
- A game of skill and strategy, learning to play chess is always a useful thing. Try not to show off if you are a great player!
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Guess who?
- Write a famous person or character on a post-it note. Stick it to your opponent's forehead. They must ask questions and try to guess who they are!
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Create your own!
- Why not create a game? Sit down and brainstorm and come up with a game of your own. It can be as crazy as you like. Click here to find out 30 funny facts that will brighten your day!
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Summer fun: family-friendly games for a great time together
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