When you want to have fun with friends or family without leaving the comfort of our Tulsa homes for rent, hosting a game night is the perfect way to do it! We love a good game night, which is why we’re rounding up some of our favorite tabletop games for groups large and small. These games are excellent choices whether you’re having a night in with the family or inviting some friends over for the afternoon.

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Exploding Kittens

A party classic, this quick, irreverent, and dynamic card game pits 2-5 players against each other in a battle to see who can survive the longest without getting “exploded” with a—you guessed it—exploding kitten. The game is easy to learn and doesn’t take long to play, so it’s perfect for smaller groups of any skill level and just about any age. Play as many rounds as your group has the appetite for, and stop whenever you like. The flexibility and silliness of this game are two of its main draws.

Codenames

Codenames is the perfect game for groups with an even number of players who want to challenge their minds. Codenames requires players to make associations between several words that may have only tenuous connections between them in order to guess all their team’s words before the opposing team guesses theirs. This game can be played with anyone, but is especially fun for groups with a lot of shared experiences and interests—groups that share a wavelength, as it were. That’s because clue-givers and guessers will be attempting to read each other’s minds and guess how the other thinks about a variety of concepts.

Catch Phrase

If your group enjoys games of speed and quick thinking, Catch Phrase is a great option. Competitive but team-based, this game has a nice balance of camaraderie and cut-throat energies, so it can suit a variety of player types. Part hot potato, part guessing game, Catch Phrase rewards those who are invigorated by thinking on their feet and outside of the box. Plus, it can support any even number of players. Odd-numbered groups can still play as long as one person is willing to only be a guesser and never a clue-giver, playing for both teams.

Telestrations

Nobody wins or loses in this drawing game. In fact, the game is most fun when things go awry, making it an excellent game for groups that aren’t necessarily in it for a competitive atmosphere. Telestrations is like having several games of telephone going at once, only instead of whispering to your teammates, you’re transmitting the clue by quickly attempting to draw it. This game is easy to find online or in stores, and comes in a regular set accommodating up to 8 players, or a party pack that up to 12 players can enjoy.

Clue

Clue is a classic, and there’s a reason for that. This mystery game lets everyone exercise their powers of deduction while guarding their own secrets and attempting to outsmart each other on their way to solving the mystery. That said, the simplicity of this game’s rules and mechanics make it a game that people of many ages can enjoy, so it’s an excellent choice for family game nights as well as game nights with friends. If your group enjoys games that can be played at a leisurely pace and that offer some mental stimulation but without too much challenge, this might be the game for you. This game accommodates up to 6 players and is easy to find just about anywhere that board games are sold.
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