Family game night games for all ages
A good family game night has three things: games simple enough for the youngest, sharp enough for the teenagers, and over before anyone gets grumpy.
Here the TV is the board and the scoreboard, and everyone plays on their own phone. No pieces to lose, and no rules to read out.
- Players
- From 2 to a room full; each game gives its own numbers
- You need
- A TV or screen with a web browser, and a phone for each player
- Set-up
- A couple of minutes: open the TV page, then everyone scans the QR code
- Price
- Players never pay. Basic costs nothing; the Trial is every game for a month or 5 plays (plans)
Games for family game night
All of these suit mixed ages. Each one explains itself on the TV before it starts.
Survey Showdown
Try to name the answers people gave in a survey. Popular answers score more. A good game for people who like talking and quick guesses.
- 2–30 players
- About 15–25 minutes
Colour Clash
Match the card on the TV by colour or by number. First to get rid of all their cards wins!
- 2–10 players
- About 10–20 minutes
- Same room only
Doodle Dash
One player draws on their phone. Everyone else races to guess what it is. The TV shows every line as it is drawn.
- 2–30 players
- About 10 minutes
Spin & Solve
Spin the wheel, find the letters and solve the hidden phrase. Good for word lovers and families.
- 2–10 players
- About 15–25 minutes
Snap It Up!
Our bargain-buzzer quiz show for 2–8 players, every man for themself: buzz in to answer quick questions, crack the Who am I?, and spend your points on bargains if you dare.
- 2–8 players
- About 12–15 minutes
Bip & Bop
A fast reaction game. Listen carefully and tap only when the call is yours.
- 1–30 players
- About 3–8 minutes
A family game night plan
- 1
Pick a night and keep it
The same night each week or month makes it a family thing, not a one-off.
- 2
Let a different person choose each time
Take turns picking the first game. Kids love being in charge.
- 3
Play three games, about an hour
One quick game, one longer game show, and a quick one to finish.
- 4
Keep a family leaderboard
The TV shows who won each game. Keep a running tally on the fridge for bragging rights.
Tips for playing with young kids
- Teams help. Pair a little one with a grown-up so they can play without reading every word.
- Start with something fast. Tick Tock Boom and Bip & Bop need no reading at all.
- Ask questions they can answer. Question Quest has questions for kids, teens or adults, and Snap It Up! has a young kids' set.
- Players only type a nickname. There are no player accounts, emails or ads.
Want more ideas?
- Kids' party games for birthdays and sleepovers
- How to host a game show night
- Imposter game words sorted by age
Questions and icebreakers
No screen needed for these: our own lists, grouped for kids, teens, families, adults and work.
- Would you rather questions: 115 two-choice questions to argue about.
- This or that questions: 105 quick-fire choices for a warm-up.
- Never have I ever questions: 105 clean ones, no drinks needed.
- How to play two truths and a lie: the rules, tips and 40 example statements.
Questions
What are good games for family game night?
Survey Showdown, Colour Clash, Doodle Dash, Spin & Solve and quick games like Bip & Bop all work for mixed ages.
What age can play?
If they can tap a phone, they can play the quick games. Reading helps for quizzes, so pair younger kids with a grown-up.
Do we need a phone each?
Each player uses a phone, but two people can share one as a team.
Start your family game night
Start your trial and put the first game on the TV in a couple of minutes. Players join on their phones, with no app or account.
Start your trial