Eid games for family gatherings
Eid means full houses: cousins, aunties, uncles and neighbours, often across several homes in one day. These games give every age something to play together after the Eid lunch, on one phone, with nothing to set up.
Each pick has an Eid card pack with Eidi, henna, sheer khurma and the moon sighting. It switches on by itself in the days around Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha each year, and every card is family-friendly.
The 5 best games
1. Imposter (3+ players)
Everyone sees an Eid word like Eidi or Crescent moon, except one cousin who has to bluff convincingly.
- Pass the phone round. Each player taps their card to see the secret word, then hides it.
- One player sees “Imposter” instead (plus a one-word hint, if hints are on). They must bluff.
- Go round the circle. Everyone says one word linked to the secret word, then discuss and vote.
- Catch the imposter and everyone else scores 1. If they escape or guess the word, they score 2.
2. 20 Questions (2+ players)
One player thinks of an Eid object like a prayer mat or a henna cone, and the family has twenty questions to guess it.
- The answerer taps Peek, memorises the secret, then taps Hide it.
- Everyone else takes turns asking yes-or-no questions. Tap + after each one to count them, up to 20.
- The answerer can only say yes or no. Tap Reveal when someone guesses, or after question 20.
- Tap whoever guessed it for 1 point. If nobody did, tap the answerer instead.
3. True or False (2+ players)
Gentle Eid trivia for kids and adults: why does Eid move every year, and what is Eidi?
- Read the statement out loud.
- Everyone shows thumbs up for True or thumbs down for False, all at once.
- Tap Reveal answer.
- Tap every player who got it right. They each score 1.
4. Charades (2+ players)
Act out spotting the new moon, handing out Eidi or visiting relatives all day. Great for the kids’ corner.
- The actor holds the phone so only they can see it, then taps Start.
- Act out the word on screen. No talking, no sounds, and no pointing at things in the room.
- When someone guesses it, tap Got it. Stuck? Tap Skip for a new word.
- When time runs out, the actor scores 1 point per word guessed. Pass the phone on.
5. Would You Rather (2+ players)
Biryani or sheer khurma? Visit ten houses or host everyone at yours? Easy, friendly debates.
- Read both options out loud.
- Count to three. Everyone points left for the first option or right for the second.
- Tap every player on the bigger side. They each score 1. A tie means nobody scores.
- Tap Next turn for a new question.
The Eid card pack
69 themed cards for 8 games. It switches on by itself in the days around the festival each year, and you can pick it any time.
Imposter (14 cards)
- Crescent moon
- Eidi
- Sheer khurma
Charades (10 cards)
- Spotting the new moon
- Handing out Eidi
- Hugging a relative three times
Would You Rather (6 cards)
- Get Eidi from every relative / Get one big present
- Biryani / Sheer khurma
- Visit ten houses in one day / Host everyone at yours
Most Likely To (8 cards)
- Most likely to collect the most Eidi
- Most likely to sneak a second helping of dessert
- Most likely to take the longest to get ready
Never Have I Ever (8 cards)
- Never have I ever received Eidi
- Never have I ever had henna done for Eid
- Never have I ever stayed up late waiting for the moon announcement
True or False (8 cards)
- Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan
- Eid al-Adha is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice
- Eid falls on the same date every year in the Western calendar
20 Questions (10 cards)
- Crescent moon
- Prayer mat
- Dates
Pass the Bomb (5 cards)
- Eid foods
- Sweet treats
- Things you give as gifts
Tips
- Play after Eid lunch, when everyone is together and resting.
- Mix teams across ages so the youngest have help.
- Give the winner first pick of the sweet tray.
Questions
When does the Eid pack switch on?
In the days around Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha each year. You can also pick it from Categories in any of these games at any time.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. Every Eid card is family-friendly, and family mode is on by default.