Marriage Game

The kids get to ask the parents questions to see how much they know about each other. For instance, “What were you wearing the first time you both met?” Or, “What is Dad’s favorite food?” Or, “What is Mom’s all-time favorite movie?” If Dad is driving, Mom writes down her answer first, and then Dad says his answer (or vice versa if Mom is driving). Give them one point for each answer that matches.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Competitive

Clapping

One person is the clapper. The clapper claps his (or her) hands either one time or two times. The other players raise their right arm if the clapper claps once and their left arm if the clapper claps twice. Whoever messes up is eliminated. The last person remaining is the winner and becomes the next clapper.

Submitted by CC

All Ages • 3 or More Players • Competitive

Pass Around

Work as a group to come up with some silly actions, like “meow the Star Spangled Banner,” or “mime like you’re kissing your favorite movie star for 60 seconds.” Write each action on a piece of paper and crumple it into a ball. Pick one of the balls at random and pass it around in a circle, while the driver watches the odometer. When the odometer reaches a number ending in zero (or whatever number you like), he/she calls out “stop.” Whoever is holding the paper has to open it and act out what it says.

All Ages • 3 or More Players • Competitive • Creative

Queen’s Cat

Take turns saying descriptive words about the Queen’s cat. The words must be in alphabetical order. For instance, the first person says “The Queen’s cat is an active cat,” the next says “The Queen’s cat is a bossy cat,” the next “The Queen’s cat is a choosy cat,” etc. If someone can’t think of a word, they are eliminated, until there is only one winner left.

Submitted by Kathleen Fantell

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Competitive