Family
Family game night, planned in five minutes
For a family game night with one phone, start with a team game everyone can join, like charades or draw and guess, add a quick two-player duel for the kids, and end with a round of imposter or mild truth or dare. The word lists are written for ages 12 and up; the board games suit any age.
Everyone plays
Team games where a parent and a kid can be on the same side.
Quick duels
For two at a time while the others pick the next game.
Tic tac toe
Three in a row on a 3 by 3 grid. Play a friend, or a hard bot that never loses.
Play in your browserFour in a row
Drop discs into seven columns and line up four before your rival does.
Play in your browserDots and boxes
Draw one line at a time, close a box and go again. Chains decide it.
Play in your browserTo finish
Calmer games for the end of the night.
At a glance
| Game | Players | Time | Ways to play in the app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charades | 3 or more | 15 to 30 min | Same phone |
| Draw and guess | 3 or more | 15 to 30 min | Same phone, Own phones, by code |
| Forbidden word | 4 or more, in two teams | 20 to 40 min | Same phone |
| Tic tac toe | 2 | 1 to 2 min | Vs computer, Same phone, Own phones, by code |
| Four in a row | 2 | 5 to 10 min | Vs computer, Same phone, Own phones, by code |
| Dots and boxes | 2 | 5 to 15 min | Vs computer, Same phone, Own phones, by code |
| Imposter | 4 or more | 10 to 20 min | Same phone, Own phones, by code |
| Truth or dare | 2 or more | as long as you like | Same phone, Own phones, by code |
An hour of family game night
- 0 to 20 minutes: charades in two mixed-age teams, easy words only.
- 20 to 30: a four in a row tournament for whoever wants a turn; winners play winners.
- 30 to 45: draw and guess, with the youngest drawing first.
- 45 to 60: two rounds of imposter, or mild truth or dare to wind down.
Questions people ask
What ages are the word lists for?
The word lists, questions and dares are written for ages 12 and up. For younger kids, the board games and the easy charades and draw and guess words work well with a parent on their team.
What do we need for a family game night?
One phone with the app, or one of the free lists on this site plus paper and a timer.
How long should family game night be?
About an hour keeps everyone in: two team games, a quick duel and a calm game to finish.
Updated November 4, 2026 by the team.