Game nights are a great way to get together with friends or family and can turn a regular gathering into an exciting evening. They make great ice breakers if you’re planning a night in with friends that don’t know each other all that well. They’re also a great way to connect, which is an important aspect of feeling valued.
But deciding on your game night theme can be tricky, especially as there are lots of options to choose from. You’ll need to think about the interests of your group as well as the best ways to keep everyone engaged and enthusiastic.
Our top four game night suggestions are:
Bingo night
A classic group game, bingo is sure to grab everyone’s attention and spark the competitiveness. You’ll need bingo equipment including dabbers, number cards and a number generator, which you can either make yourself or buy as part of a kit. You’ll also need prizes to give to the lucky winnersand someone will need to be assigned as the bingo caller.
To mix things up, you can even play online or base your game on your favourite show such as Deal or No Deal bingo.
Board game night
You can’t go wrong with a traditional board game night. Make sure you know how many people there’ll be and tailor your games to match their interests. Alternatively, ask every guest to bring their favourite board game.
To make it more interesting, offer prizes for the winners and have a party playlist on in the background.
Trivia night
A great way to test people’s general knowledge is with a trivia night. Compile a range of questions on a variety of subjects and put all your guests into teams. For an individual twist, add some personalised questions about each team member to see how well everyone knows each other.
You can also theme your trivia questions around events such as Christmas, Halloween, summer holidays or Valentines.
Murder mystery night
This is a great game for both small and large groups of friends or family. There are plenty of themes to choose from, with each team member taking on a role and trying to figure out who the ‘murderer’ is. If you’re feeling really creative, you can ask guests to bring character costumes and set the scene with atmospheric lighting and dramatic music.
Finally, whatever theme you choose for your game night, you’ll also want to consider providing food and drinks for your guests. Select party food options such as finger food, canapes and snacks for an informal vibe. Offer a range of drinks including non-alcoholic options. If you’re short on time or cash, ask each guest to bring something that can be enjoyed by everyone.
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