Whether it’s to kick off a party with friends, break the ice with newcomers, or simply have fun without any hassle, party games and cocktail games are the champions of instant laughter. Easy to explain, quick to play, and always effective, they have only one goal: to create memorable memories around a table.
Here is our selection of tried and tested (and often laugh-filled) party games .
🕵️♂️ 1. Decrypto
Number of players : 3 to 8
Duration : 30 minutes
Why we love it :
Two teams compete to guess coded words without being caught. A subtle blend of communication, deduction, and bluffing.
🎯 Ideal for : fans of word-based games… but not too simple ones.
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🎓 2. TTMC (Tu Te Mets Combien ?)
Number of players : 2 to 16
Duration : 45 to 60 minutes
Why we love it :
A completely offbeat quiz game where you choose the difficulty of your question on a given theme. Fun, cheeky, and absurd themes like “light switches” or “angry dolphins”.
📚 Ideal for those who want to have a laugh with a bit of general knowledge…
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🧠 3. Just One
Number of players : 3 to 7
Duration : 20 minutes
Why we love it :
One word to guess. Everyone writes a clue… but duplicates are eliminated!
🖊️ Perfect for introducing non-gamers to modern games.
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🔢 4. Flip 7
Number of players : 2 to 6
Duration : 15 to 20 minutes
Why we love it :
A fast-paced, numbers-based game where you have to lay down cards to make valid sequences or combinations. Simple, fast-paced, and addictive.
⚡ Ideal for : dynamic games at the start or end of the evening.
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🧠 5. Mots Malins
Number of players : 2 to 6
Duration : 15 to 25 minutes
Why we like it :
A cooperative game where each player must guess a coordinate on a grid by giving a word related to its two axes.
💬 Great for those who like clue-based games
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💬 6. Codenames
Number of players : 2 to 8+
Duration : 15 to 30 minutes
Why we love it :
Two teams compete to guess their words on a grid from a clue word.
🧠 Great for word game and team spirit enthusiasts.
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🌌 7. Dixit
Number of players : 3 to 6 (more with expansions)
Duration : 30 minutes
Why we love it :
A game of interpreting dreamlike images. Gentle, poetic, and visually stunning.
🎨 Ideal for a calm and contemplative atmosphere.
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🧩 8. So Clover!
Number of players : 3 to 6
Duration : 30 minutes
Why we like it :
A cooperative word game where everyone has to guess associations of ideas from a clover. Original, clever, and very fun.
🌿 Perfect for a game between curious and observant friends.
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🎁 9. That’s Not a Hat
Number of players : 3 to 8
Duration : 15 minutes
Why we love it :
A completely crazy memory game: objects are passed from hand to hand, and you have to announce what you’re giving… even when you don’t remember!
🤣 Guaranteed effect : mistakes are frequent, and bluffing becomes a weapon.
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📈 10. Fun Facts
Number of players : 4 to 8
Duration : 20 minutes
Why we like it :
A cooperative game where you estimate each player’s position on a scale with personal questions.
🎉 Ideal for breaking the ice between friends or colleagues.
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🌈 11. Top Ten
Number of players : 4 to 9
Duration : 30 minutes
Why we like it :
Each player gives an answer on a scale of 1 to 10, the Cap’ten must rank them in order.
🎨 Always a good-natured atmosphere , often absurd.
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🎭 12. Time’s Up!
Number of players : 4+ (in teams)
Duration : 30 to 45 minutes
Why we love it :
A classic of mime, speed, and laughter.
🎤 Perfect for groups motivated to put on a show.
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🍻 Conclusion
A good party game doesn’t require complicated explanations or long setup times : it just wants to get everyone involved and make them laugh . Regardless of the size of the group, the age or experience of the players, these games fulfill their mission brilliantly.
And you, what’s your favorite party game for aperitifs? Tell us in the comments, or come and discuss it on Instagram 📸 @mr_boardgames_com .
