What are the best free dinner party games for adults?
Are you making arrangements for a birthday dinner party with your lifelong friends? Or maybe you just want to break the ice with your coworkers at dinner? Being an adult is not an excuse not to have fun like when we were children!
In this article, we've rounded up the best dinner party games for adults. There are many different types depending on the situation… Are you ready to find the perfect game for your party?
Top 5 free dinner party games
Some of the best games are the ones that have been around forever. Whether you’re organizing a birthday party or a meeting between colleagues, you don't have to pay for a board game or download an app to have fun!
Need some fun ideas? Here are some of the best free party games!
1. Who am I?
This game works like this: every time someone enters the house, you pick a character for them and place it on their back. Obviously, the person shouldn't know what character he or she has. They must be characters known to you, from celebrities to cartoons or movie characters, whatever you want!
The funny thing is that nobody knows who they are and throughout the night they have to ask questions to try to guess. The questions can only be answered with "Yes" or "No" and to make it even more fun, you can set a time limit. The ones who do not guess correctly may have to pass a test or have some kind of embarrassing “punishment” and the first one who guesses it could get a surprise gift. You make the rules!
2. The liar’s game
Do you know your guests well enough? This is the perfect game to prove it! In order to play this game, you must ask your guests to gather around and form a circle or semicircle to designate someone as the scorer and jury. Then, each person says one statement about himself that is true, and two that are not true.
Players receive a point for each time they guess whether or not the other participants told the truth. After the round is over, the one with the most points is proclaimed the winner, or rather: the greatest liar!
3. Guess the song
Another one of the most popular and fun adult party games is the song guessing game. It is super simple and entertaining!
Form two groups among all the party goers and have them play 30 seconds of different songs, the group that guesses the most songs will be the winner. If you want to add even more emotion, you can choose a prize for the winning team and a “punishment” for the losing team. This is one of those games where it is impossible to get bored!
Remember the songs you liked the most from your youth and add these to the playlist of the game. If you want to level this game up, you can also hire musicians and singers to play live music throughout the party.
4. Who do you think is...
This game is quite embarrassing but really entertaining. You will only need a coin and a lot of guts. The rules are quite simple.
Approach one person in the group and whisper a question that only he or she will hear. This person should then approach the person who he or she thinks is the best fit for the question. Then, the chosen person must flip a coin. If it’s tails, the person must tell everyone what the question was and restart the game. If it’s heads, the person must continue playing and ask another question to whoever they want.
For this game, you should use these types of questions:
- Who do you think is the most handsome?
- Who do you think hasn't been to the dentist for the longest?
- Who do you think has not taken a shower today?
- Who do you think....
This is the perfect game to ask daring questions and discover things you would like to know!
5. Musical chairs
You probably played this game as a kid, but as an adult it's even more enjoyable! You have to place the chairs in a circle and the players will be standing, except for one who will be in charge of the music.
This person will turn on the music and the players will start dancing near the chairs. Once the music stops, the players have to sit on the chairs. We will pull out a chair and continue to play the music. Once the music stops, the players have to sit on the remaining chairs. The ones who did not sit on a chair will be eliminated. You can play until there is only one player left, who will be the winner.
There is another variation of this game without the chairs: the players have to sit on each other's knees. A little more "adult", right?
Best cocktail party games for adults
If you are looking to break the ice and enjoy the moment, nothing tops drinking games! Pop up some bottles, blow up some balloons, and make sure your guests feel comfortable. No idea which games to play? These are some of the best cocktail party games for adults. Cheers!
Never have I ever
Never Have I Ever is the ultimate ice breaking game. The aim of the game is to say something that you think someone has done. People who have done it should have a drink.
These are some phrases that can help as an example:
- Never have I ever ghosted someone who liked me.
- Never have I ever felt attracted to a teacher.
- Never have I ever got a lip piercing.
This game can be a lot of fun for adult parties, but watch out! It generally tends to escalate to more daring things, so it may not be the best choice if you are playing with your co-workers or bosses.
Is it you?
This game is not really famous because it was created by a friend, or at least that’s what he says. What is true is that it is extremely fun and a bit cringe for those who are playing. It is played in pairs but all the guests take part.
It basically goes like this: the group picks a couple randomly, both of them have to cover their eyes with bandages or sit back to back with each other. Each of the guests will ask different questions to these two people one by one, for example:
- Who is a better dancer?
- Who is more successful with the opposite sex?
- Who has more savings?
Whoever thinks he is, should take a sip. When they both drink, the game is over and they have to finish the whole drink. It’s a great game for groups of friends who know each other very well!
Trying a cocktail class!
If you’re looking for a fantastic choice to entertain your dinner party guests, a cocktail class from MiumMium guarantees plenty of fun. This experience brings your guests together over delicious food and handcrafted drinks, setting the perfect ambiance for food and conversation.
With a professional chef guiding the session, guests can shake, stir, and sip their way through signature cocktail creations while enjoying lots of laughs. As a built-in conversation starter, the class ensures that even those who might not know each other well can bond over crafting their beverage of choice. The hands-on nature of the experience makes it a silly game with a sophisticated twist—perfect for any celebration!
Book a cocktail class with a professional chef
Simple table games for adults that everyone loves
These dinner party game ideas are simple, require minimal setup, and guarantee belly laughs for everyone at the dinner table.
Telephone
This classic dinner party game is a simple yet hilarious way to get everyone involved. Players sit in a circle, and the first person whispers a phrase to the next. Each player then repeats what they heard to the next person until the message reaches the last player. That person says the phrase out loud—often with belly laughs as the original message has completely changed! This conversation-based game is a great icebreaker and works well with any guest list, making it a fantastic choice for a game night.
Charades
Charades requires no materials except a little creativity. Split your guest list into teams, write down different words or phrases on slips of paper, and have one player act them out without speaking. The first team to guess the correct answer wins the round.
Group Guessing Game
In this hilarious competitive game, players write down what they think the most common answer to a question will be on a piece of paper. The goal is to match as many people as possible—if you're the odd one out, you lose points. It’s a great way to test your social instincts and spark plenty of laughs.
Tips to make your dinner party extra special
Hire a personal chef
Why stress out and cook for your guests if a private chef can do it for you? Whatever food it is you fancy, our personal chefs will tailor the menu to best fit your tastes and dietary restrictions. The process is really simple: pick a date, choose the menu of your preference and invite your friends. You don’t even have to do the dishes!
How much does a personal chef cost?
Book a group cooking class
Do you want your guests to learn how to prepare sushi? Or maybe Peruvian ceviche? They will surely thank you forever! Enjoy a unique cooking class tailored to your taste and dietary restrictions. Our personal chefs customize the experience so that you and your guests can get the most out of your culinary class.
Apart from learning useful cooking techniques, you also get to eat your mouth-watering creations! Isn’t it wonderful? With these useful tips and fun games, your dinner parties will never be boring again! Laughter, memories and good times are guaranteed from now on.