sangtarah Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I've been charged with coming up with games for the evenings while our extended family is gathered (at mom's house). There will be 15 of us, from age 2-96, for about a week and a half. The eldest and youngest may or may not play. So far I've gathered: Clue, To Bethlehem, Taco Goat Cheese Pizza, Bananagrams, Cup Stacking, Disney Apples to Apples, Clue, and Charades I'm planning on making the Saran Wrap Game, a Pictionary type list with a Christmas theme, Would You Rather questions with a Christmas theme, Blindfold Christmas object drawing, a Spoon Race with unbreakable ornaments. On the maybe list: Bible skits/scenes to act out, Jingle Bell Toss (may be too involved to make), and 2 Truths and a Lie with a Christmas theme (I've never played, so really don't know how it goes). Any other not to be missed suggestions?? Or, if you have tried one of these and it was a total failure, please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 How about Scattergories? You could do a Christmas theme for that. Would you mind posting your Would You Rather questions with the Christmas theme? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 16 hours ago, sangtarah said: I've been charged with coming up with games for the evenings while our extended family is gathered (at mom's house). There will be 15 of us, from age 2-96, for about a week and a half. The eldest and youngest may or may not play. Any other not to be missed suggestions?? Or, if you have tried one of these and it was a total failure, please let me know! I like Saboteur in a group! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 We really love to play Spoons. It is very simple, even 5 year olds can play, and everyone has a pretty good chance of winning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Uno with multiple decks is good for a crowd. Mexican Train is great. Hate the name, love the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I think you've got a great selection! Side note: I see you mentioned Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. I'd not heard of it until someone (I think it was @Æthelthryth the Texan) mentioned it in another thread. It's become this year's go-to, tween relative/friend gift, lol. (Hope they all like it!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Code Names has turned into our group game. There’s no limit on how many can play, at least the way we play, and everyone is engaged at the same time since it’s two teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 hours ago, BlsdMama said: I like Saboteur in a group! Yes, very fun! Also Reverse Charades for a twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sangtarah Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 5:02 PM, Kassia said: How about Scattergories? You could do a Christmas theme for that. Would you mind posting your Would You Rather questions with the Christmas theme? Yes, Scattergories is one of the games my parents have owned/played/loved for a long time. Any suggestions for adding Christmas themes to it? As far as Would You Rather questions, I borrowed from this website: https://www.backyard.games/holiday-games/would-you-rather-christmas-kids/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliumlady Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Jumping on to see what other ideas come up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Left Right Center with 3 one dollar bills per person. (Quarters or candies or poker chips or whatever you want could be substituted.) It's a dice game you can buy at Walmart. It's a family favorite. We typically have 20+ people ages 5 to mid 70s and we play with dollar bills. You have to have a family culture of allowing people to lose at games, because it's winner take all. Younger kids can have the adults near them help them when it's their turn. No one is really out of the game until the very last dice throw, which makes it fun because we've had people out of dollars for quite a while who actually won all the money in the end. Here's a 4 min. demo. You need at least 3 people and you can scale it up to as many as you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 The 5 Second Rule is easy to play in any size group and is quick to learn and gives lots of laughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 We love Left Right Center but we play with counters/poker chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 We’ve done this card trick with small and (fairly) large groups. It’s always well received. We use old decks of cards or cheap ones, because you have to tear them in half. It does require people to pay attention! It’s a lot of fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypuxInk_iAg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, sangtarah said: Yes, Scattergories is one of the games my parents have owned/played/loved for a long time. Any suggestions for adding Christmas themes to it? As far as Would You Rather questions, I borrowed from this website: https://www.backyard.games/holiday-games/would-you-rather-christmas-kids/ Thank you! I just did a search for Scattergories with Christmas themes. Here are some: http://www.mypartygames.com/free-printable-scattergories-inspired-christmas-game/ https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/449023025331976073/ Edited December 12, 2019 by Kassia 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 On 12/7/2019 at 9:39 AM, school17777 said: Code Names has turned into our group game. There’s no limit on how many can play, at least the way we play, and everyone is engaged at the same time since it’s two teams yes! I was going to suggest this one too. Super fun and good for a large crowd with a wide age range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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