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    28 Incredibly Simple Party Games That Are Fun At Any Age

    The family that plays together stays together. Here's some entertainment for your next gathering.

    Look, sometimes you run out of things to talk about with your friends/family/significant other, and that's okay! It doesn't mean you're not enjoying each other's company, just that you've covered everything you might want to tell them.

    But never fear! Party games can bring the life back into any gathering, be it a house party or Thanksgiving dinner. Here's a list of great ones you can play any time:

    1. Change ONE letter of a movie title and get people to guess it by describing the plot.

    For example, you might change Beauty and the Beast to Beauty and the Feast, and make up a new plot about a beautiful woman who runs a catering company and has to plan the biggest meal of her career.

    Adding or subtracting a letter from the title also works, just as long as it's still only one letter. Example: Star Warts instead of Star Wars

    Variation: Use video games, TV shows, or books instead of movies. 

    2. Paranoia

    3. Sticker Stalker

    4. Likes and Dislikes

    5. React and Act

    6. Giants, Wizards, Elves

    7. Laughing Game

    8. Newlywed Game (Family Edition)

    9. Sing Song Ping Pong

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    You may not be able to play this quite as well as the Barden Bellas from Pitch Perfect, but a more low-key (and off-key) version of the game is just as fun. Full instructions here.

    10. The Mummy

    11. Great Wind Blows

    12. Partners in Pen

    13. Musical Chairs

    14. Family History Charades

    15. Draw & Write

    16. Dancing Chain

    17. Two Truths and a Lie

    18. The Oinking Game

    19. Things

    20. Freeze Dance

    21. King Elephant

    22. Addams Family

    23. Press Conference

    24. Who Am I?

    25. 20 Questions

    26. Jinx Challenge

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    27. Don't Say Yes or No

    28. Psychiatrist

    Looking for party games perfect for big groups? We've got you covered.