6 Best Family Party Games of 2025 Reviewed
Looking for the best family party games? We’ve tested them all, so you can find the perfect fun for your next gathering!
Family game nights have a special place in our hearts—and so do family party games! We focus on board games that are simple to learn, quick to set up, and easy for everyone to join in, even grumpy Uncle Bob. Whether you want laughs, teamwork, or just a break from screens, our picks work for all ages and energy levels. We’ve spent many evenings testing these gems with our own families, so we know which ones end in giggles instead of grumbles. Grab a snack, gather your crew, and get ready for our top family party games for your next gathering!
On this list:
6 Telestrations
Telestrations makes our list of top family party games because it’s pure chaos and laughter in a box. Imagine playing a game of telephone, but now you all draw instead of whisper. When we played, half the time nobody could tell if it was a banana or a submarine by the end! The rules are simple, so even Grandma can join in. It’s perfect for mixed ages, and you don’t need to be an artist—bad drawings make it even better. We love how the game gets everyone talking and laughing, even the shy ones. It’s a quick icebreaker and works for small or big family gatherings.
5 Just One
Just One shines as a family party game because it’s all about helping each other, not beating each other. We found ourselves working together to give just the right clues without matching, which is harder than it sounds after a round or two! If you want to test whether your family really knows each other, this is the game. You don’t need to be loud or act silly—just clever and creative. It’s quick to learn, fast to play, and had us all feeling like geniuses one moment and scratching our heads the next.
4 Codenames
Codenames jumped into our family party games favorites because it turns the living room into a spy headquarters. When we played, the kids got to pretend they were secret agents, and the parents got to flex their brains. It’s thrilling to see someone make a wild guess and actually get it right. The game works with all group sizes, is easy to set up, and makes you feel smart (or at least not alone if you miss the obvious clue). There’s plenty of replay value, and everyone can join in the fun.
3 Wits & Wagers: Family
Wits & Wagers: Family always gets cheers when we bring it out. If your family likes trivia but doesn’t know everything about 17th-century Lithuanian poetry, this is the game. We love that you guess and then bet on who might really have the right answer. It keeps everyone engaged, even the smart aleck who always shouts out random facts. We found ourselves learning odd bits of knowledge and laughing at the wild guesses. It plays fast, and nobody ever feels left out.
2 Pictionary
Pictionary is a classic for family party games and still holds up after all these years. We pull it out during holidays, and it leads to shouting, wild arm waving, and some truly terrible attempts at drawing. Even the least artistic person has a shot at winning, which we love. The team aspect makes sure nobody ever feels left out, and the game is just as much fun for kids as for adults. Plus, you can kind of cheat and use a whiteboard if you lose the little pads.
1 Codenames: Pictures
Codenames: Pictures takes the family party games crown for us. It mixes all the fun of the original Codenames but adds images for a new layer of fun (and confusion). When we played, even the younger family members could join in because the clues are visual. It leads to wild guesses, hilarious connections, and that satisfying feeling when your clue works— or that moment when everyone looks at you and says, ‘What were you THINKING?’ It works for families of all sizes and ages. We chose it as number one because everyone felt like a part of the action, even if they couldn’t read the trickiest words. No one’s left out, everyone laughs, and it’s impossible to play just once.
