23 Outstanding Adult Party Games for Fun

Games can help you a great deal in breaking the ice with everyone at a party. Here is a complete list of the best adult party games that are next-level fun.

Aastha Pahadia
Written by Aastha Pahadia , Certified Relationship Coach
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 | 10:38 AM IST | 1.7M
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23 Outstanding Adult Party Games for Fun

Parties are fun and bring out the best of all. The daily hustle and bustle of life can make anyone exhausted. It seems incredible to host parties once in a while to unwind and spend time with friends and family. Do you know what makes a party great apart from food and drinks? Adult party games! 

Whether it is your birthday or anniversary party, these party games for adults are suitable for all occasions! Wear your competitive spirit and get the party rolling with these fun games. Do not forget to grab some drinks and lip-smacking snacks to have a delicious party!

DIY Birthday Party Games for Adults

DIY Birthday Party Games for Adults

1.  I Dare You Challenge

Here's a game that's all fun and action. Choose random challenges (call your best friend and say 'I love you,' unfollow someone on Instagram, etc.), and write them all on chits. Every person needs to complete one dare, and if they don't, they get a punishment. This is undoubtedly one of the best birthday party games for adults. 

2. Would You Rather

This is one of the most engrossing adult party games. Would you rather drink tea or coffee on a rainy morning? Questions like these can help you know your friends better and have an enjoyable party. 

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3. Give Your Vote

This is the best game to play with your close friends. Ask your friends these questions: Who gives the best hugs? Who do you turn to in a crisis? Let people answer these questions on paper and read out loud at the end of the game to know more about them. 

4. Pictionary

This classic game requires the players to have paper, pens, and markers. Write down names of different objects or animals on chits. The first player will grab a chit paper and draw the word on a board. Other team members guess the word and write it down on a piece of paper. In the end, compare the answers and have fun reading them. If you prefer a noisier version, you can have everyone guessing aloud what the drawing is! 
 

Fun Party Games For Adults Without Drinking

Fun Party Games For Adults Without Drinking

5. The Storyteller

This is a game that allows everyone to bring out their creative side. One person will start telling a story, and the next will continue. For example, you can begin with, 'I went on a long drive yesterday.' The other person can continue with, 'The sky was blue, and I was enjoying driving.' Let your creativity ooze and bring profound stories to the table with this fantabulous game. You can also choose a story category like thriller, horror, or comedy to make the game better. 

6. This Item Belongs to Whom

This is one of the most exciting party game ideas for adults. Gather everybody's bags and pull out a few items. Place interesting items on the table and take a guess which article belongs to whom. 

7. Charades

Charades has been a people-pleaser game for ages. Select a theme like objects, songs, movies, or books. Make two teams with an equal number of participants. Write ideas on chits ahead of the game, and let the party roll with fun and some potentially hilarious mime displays! One person gives clues without talking, and their team makes a guess. The team with the most points wins the game. 

Outrageously Fun Adult Party Games to Play

Outrageously Fun Adult Party Games to Play

8. Never Have I Ever

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This game never gets old and makes everyone interact with each other. Select some random questions and jot them down on a piece of paper. Members of the game need to answer the questions with 'Yes, I have' or 'No, I haven't.' To turn it into a drinking game, members of the group who say 'I have' also have to take a sip of their drink. 

9. Truth Or Dare

Make this adored party game more fun by adding drinks to it. Spin the bottle, and whoever the bottle lands on will have to answer a question or complete a dare. Now, here's when all the fun starts. You can ask fun or embarrassing questions or make your friends do crazy things. If a player chickens out of a dare, make them take a sip of their drink. Truth or dare is one of the most classic games to play with adults at a party. 

10. Play Sports Together

People who are into sports can play football, basketball or any other game they are interested in. You can play water volleyball if you are out at a pool party. Splash and enjoy!

Cool party Game Ideas for Adults

11. Truths And Lie

One of the best indoor birthday party games for adults is two truths and a lie. Everyone takes turns and shares three facts about themselves. Out of these statements, two statements are true, and one is false. Other people have to guess which one is the lie. This is indeed one of the most interactive party games for adults to unravel some mysteries about friends and know their secrets. 

12. Hum It And Guess It

This is a perfect adult party game and involves one person humming a song and others guessing the song title. You can also set a timer and make a rule that everyone needs to guess the song right within the time limit. 

13. Who's Most Likely To

Ask questions like "Who is most likely to leave your birthday party at the end?" or "Who is most likely to spend an entire day watching movies?". These engaging questions can spring some interesting answers and make the party fun. . 

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14. Tell Something about That Celebrity

This is one of the best adult birthday party games, as it gets everyone involved. It's simple to play and involves one person saying, "I am thinking of a celebrity" and the next person needs to say something about that celebrity. Take turns and keep playing until one person doesn't have anything to say about the celebrity. You need to choose different celebrity names in each turn to make the game interesting. 

Bbq Birthday Party Ideas for Adults

Bbq Birthday Party Ideas for Adults

15. Tell Thy Story

This game can make everyone spill the beans and reveal a little something about themselves. This game is all about storytelling. For example, you start a story by saying what you did last night, and the next person unfolds the story by saying what happened next. As the story progresses, the game gets more interesting. It is a perfect game for your imagination to run wild and impress your friends with your storytelling ability. 

16. Name Something in That Category

Think of a category like movies, things you can get under one dollar, or types of chocolate. Now take turns to name something that belongs to the category and keep playing until someone can't name anything. This is one of the best adult birthday party games. 

17. Tongue Twister

Are you ready for a fun indoor roller-coaster ride? If yes, then play tongue twister. Plan a few tongue twisters like "she sells seashells by the seashore" or "pad kid poured curd pulled cod". Jot down a few such tongue twisters on slips of paper and put them in a bowl. Take turns, pull out a card from the bowl and read the tongue twister without fumbling five times. This fun party game will have you laughing like crazy because many people are bound to say the tongue twisters wrong in a hurry. 

Indoor Birthday Party Games for Adults

Indoor Birthday Party Games for Adults

18. Card Games

There are many card games you can play in a group, including UNO, slapjack, candyman, and so on. You just need a deck of cards for these games and you are all set to make the party full of fun. 

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19. Jenga

Don't worry if your party is outdoors because we have got you covered for that too. Jenga is a great game to be played outside. Outdoor Jenga is just like regular Jenga but much bigger. Get a huge Jenga set and play the game to enjoy. The game is simple to play — you just need to stack the blocks to build a tower. 

20. Chinese Whisper

You can make a few changes and turn this kids' game into an adult one. Sit everyone in a circle and whisper something into the ear of the person sitting next to you. They'll then whisper the same thing to the  person sitting next to them and so on to continue the game. The last person in the circle will have to say the sentence aloud, andthe person who started the game will tell if the sentence is correct.

 

Large Group Party Games for Adults

Large Group Party Games for Adults

21. The Statue Dance

This is one of the most interactive adult party games. You can add a boozy twist to this game to make it more enjoyable. Give everyone a tequila shot and play some music. Everyone has to dance when the music is playing. When the music pauses, everyone has to freeze. Anyone who moves even an inch gets eliminated from the game. 

22. Balloon Burst

Balloon popping is one of the best indoor birthday party games for adults. For this game, you need to pair people, preferably putting couples together.. Each pair  will be given four balloons, and they'll need to blow them, knot the ends, and then burst them by hugging each other. Put the timer on one minute and do not allow anyone to use their hands to pop the balloons. Whichever pair bursts all four balloons wins the game.  

23. Dance till You Drop

Bring out the hidden dancing talent and groove to the music with this perfect adult party game. Make teams with three to four participants in it, and they'll need to dance for five minutes straight. They can dance like a pro or a novice — it's up to them. However, it is crucial for every player on the team to not stop dancing, or they'll lose the game. 

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Conclusion

Adult party games help people keep their inner child alive and get to know each other better. According to the type of party you are hosting, pick up a game, arrange snacks and drinks, and have a blast. You don't need to put up a lot of hard work in planning for party games. Party games for adults like Jenga, tongue twister, card games, and truth or dare are simple to play. These games also don't need a lot of stuff or elaborate preparations. So, what are you waiting for? Make your party the best one in the town with games!

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Aastha Pahadia
Aastha Pahadia
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Aastha is a certified Relationship coach and she strives to help those who seek expert advice on relationships.

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