As an artist I LOVE GAMES, especially ones that encourage connection. These are my actual favorites (with personal side tips) that have been huge hits and that have made some really special memories. Some are loud, some are quiet, some are stressful ...
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The best game for when you donât wanna learn complicated board game rules. Thereâs literally no set-up and the more creative and slow-paced nature of the game encourages conversation not only about the game but also real life catch-ups while players...
Hues and CuesÂŽ
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A great game for fast thinkers! Really fun for when the cousins get together! It made a HUGE difference putting a little piece of tape on the joints of the seesaw so they didnât pop out when players got excited. Beautifully simple. (Pro tip- this gam...
Big Potato Tilt 'n' Shout: Family Board Game
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Imagine playing catch phrase but having to stay calm and not use any filler words! This game is hilarious because it tests your ability to stay calm while players wait to buzz and steal their turn. Itâs so interesting to see how peopleâs behavior cha...
Big Potato You Can't Say UMM: Party Game
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This is a creative take on Scrabble only with words. Great for when you want a more slow paced and quiet game night around the kitchen table. Rules are incredibly simple and great for the older crowd. Surprisingly difficult considering there is basic...
Ransom Notes - Ridiculous Word Magnet Game
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Ridiculously fun high-paced game for when the cousins want to get loud! Deceivingly difficult and no set-up. Great to carry around anywhere. This is the type of game thatâs easy to personalize with your own fun rules like Jenga to make it more creati...
Lost Boy Words are Hard - Family Card Game
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This game tests your associations with other people to see if youâre on the same âwavelengthââŚ.get it? Hilariously infuriating, super simple rules, no set-up, and a great game to make conversation. This game is great cause itâs doesnât get too loud b...
CMYK Wavelength: The Mind Reading Party Game
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This game is all about quick thinking. Itâs incredibly fun at parties because it seems simple until you match with someone and suddenly canât remember âan ice cream flavorâ to save your life. Wild cards make it even more fun. I love playing this game...
Anomia Card Game - Fun for Families & Teens
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This is a guessing game where you can only use single syllable words to describe your card! Super simple and a great ice-breaker for meeting new people.
Exploding Kittens Poetry for Neanderthals Game
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This is a question/answer game that tests how well you know people and how you think THEYâLL answer questions. So many laughs.
Herd Mentality: Funny Family Board Game 4-20 Players
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This is for your audiophile friends and possibly musical theatre lol. The objective is obviously very simple and that makes it easy to play. (Ex: What color was Katy Perryâs chapstick when she kissed a girl and liked it?) Be warned, this game DOES te...
Lyrically Correct '90s & 2000s Music Trivia - Pop
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It makes me mad Iâm not better at this game. Teams try to guess the correct pun and itâs amazing how much harder it is than you would expect. GREAT FOR VOCABULARY!
Pun Intended Party Game - Hilarious Card Game
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This game tests your vocabulary and response time as you try to conjure up words that start with a certain letter in a designated category. For instance, if the letter is B and the category is âSweet Thingsâ you could say âblueberry pie.â Especially ...
Buffalo Games LAST WORD - Final Say Race
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This is the best ICE BREAKER game ever. It truly does last 90 seconds and the entire point is to find the other player that has the matching gesture as you (like a high five or âswitch placesâ.) It forces strangers into very brief moments of contact ...
Exploding Kittens Happy Salmon Card Game
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In this game you and a partner try to say the same word associated with a card.
(ex: The card might say âpartyâ and hopefully both players think of and say the word âtimeâ as in âparty timeâ. However one player might say âanimalâ instead as in âpart...
Exploding Kittens Fast Friends Party Game
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This is the BEST QUESTION card game I have personally ever found. All of the questions are not only deeply thought provoking but also very original. Great for inviting moments of connection.