20 Adult Party Games - Party Ideas for Adults

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Beer + Bocce Picnic

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Charades Party

Charades has been a crowd-pleaser since the 18th century. Pick up a deck of charades cards or write ideas on slips of paper ahead of time. Split up into teams, and get to guessing! One person pantomimes clues without talking or pointing to objects in the room. Each correct answer gets a point, and the team with the most points wins.

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Find the "Friend" Party Game

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Find the "Friend" Party Game

If your friends love Friends, then this is the game for you! Print out this card, and then tally up who has ever been "on a break," had a smelly cat, and more.

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Supper + Scrabble

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"What's in Your Purse?" Game

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"What's in Your Purse?" Game

Get out your bags, ladies! Dump out the contents, and tally up the points for items like a checkbook, chocolate, and makeup. Have a few prizes on hand for the lucky winners. As for the guest who opted for a clutch, maybe next time...

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Poker Night

Start practicing that poker face! Choose your favorite games (Texas Hold 'Em, Black Jack, or Seven Card Stud) and have your friends bring some quarters to make things interesting.

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Truth Or Dare Scratch Game

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Truth Or Dare Scratch Game

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It works just like it did in middle school. You have two choices—tell the truth or take a dare. Turns out, the dares are just as silly for grown-ups, especially when you use these scratch-off cards to dole them out. 

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Tea + Toss Backyard Bash

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Champagne or Beer Pong

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Champagne or Beer Pong

If you're feeling fancy, then champagne pong will be a hit with your crowd. Or, you can pick up some red Solo cups, Ping-Pong balls, and beer and go the classic route. 

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Video Game Tournament

As video games have become more and more sophisticated, adults land behind the controller now more than ever. Create a bracket including video game favorites, from Madden to Mario Kart. Be warned: This could last all night.

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Bartender Challenge

Stock your bar cart with all the fixin's (mixers, liquor, and garnishes) for a friendly cocktail challenge. Pick a theme (spring spritzer, summer thirst-quencher), and let the creative libations flow. May the best bartender win!

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Karaoke Singing Competition

Obsessed with The Voice? American Idol fan for life? Know every word to "You Can't Touch This"? Well then, a karaoke competition is the perfect game for your next get-together.

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Piñata Party

Move over yoga—the ultimate stress-reliever might just be smacking a piñata. No longer reserved for kids' birthday celebrations, piñatas bring a certain festive quality to any celebration. Swap out the typical candy for adults-only items, like mini shots.

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"Most Likely To..." Game

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"Most Likely To..." Game

Find the Who's Who of your friend group with this fill-in-the-blank game. Each party guest fills out a card naming who is the most likely to move to the country or become famous. Tailor the list to make sure everyone receives at least one favorable accolade.  

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Rosé + Croquet Lawn Party

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Head's Up

Download the app on your phone, and then enjoy an evening of hilarious chaos. You'll hold the device on your forehead and your teammates will try and describe as many words as possible to you in the time period.

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Outdoor Horseshoes

Get your country on during your next backyard barbecue, and throw some horseshoes. Fire up the grill and serve burgers and hot dogs with a toppings bar to keep it simple.

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Cards Against Humanity

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Cards Against Humanity

This one is definitely not for the kids (or the easily offended!), but it is sure to get your laid-back friends laughing.

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Two Truths and a Lie Game

Find out just how well people really know you. Here's how the game works: Pick three facts about yourself—two that are true and one that is false. Your friends try to guess which is which. Try to trick your crew with insanely off-the-wall details.

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Jenga Night

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Jenga Night

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Take Jenga—played by taking one block from a tower of stacked blocks and placing it on top until the tower crashes—to the next level. Order a personalized one that will start conversations, or write funny dares on each block to turn it into a drinking game.

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