In My Suitcase

This game requires you to memorize a list of items that are “packed in the suitcase.” The items need to be in alphabetical order. For instance, the first person says “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron.” Then the next person has to repeat what is already in the suitcase and add one more thing: “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron and a baseball.” The next person says: “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron, a baseball and a chocolate bar.” This continues until you reach the letter Z, or someone forgets what is in the suitcase.” Or, to make the game harder, don’t require the list to be alphabetized.

Submitted by D.F.

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Competitive

Twenty Questions

One person thinks of an object. Then the others take turns asking “yes” or “no” questions to try to narrow down what it is. For instance “Is it an animal?” or “Is it a place?” Whoever guesses the right answer is the winner, and gets to think of the next question. If no one gets the answer within 20 questions, the person who asked the question wins. Optional: if someone asks a question that gets a “yes” answer, then they are allowed to ask another question.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Competitive

I Spy

This game is an old classic that little kids love. Take turns being the “spy.” The spy looks around and silently chooses an item, then says “I spy with my little eye something…. BLUE” (or whatever color it is). Then the other players take turns guessing blue items. Whoever guesses correctly gets to be the next “spy.”

Ages 5 and younger • 2 or More Players • Competitive

Copy This

Each person takes turns making a gesture. You must repeat all of the gestures made before, and then add one of your own. For instance, the first person squeezes their nose. Then, the second person squeezes their nose, and flaps their arms like a chicken. The third person squeezes their nose, flaps their arms, and then adds their own gesture. Continue until someone messes up.

All Ages • 3 or More Players • Cooperative