Party games for kids
Kids’ parties need games with simple rules, short turns and lots of noise. These picks are easy enough for primary-school children and still fun for the adults joining in.
Family mode is on by default and hides every adult prompt, and 18+ games are locked behind an age check. Ads never appear while a game is being played.
The 5 best games
1. Charades (2+ players)
Acting out animals and actions is perfect for kids who are still learning to read. An adult can whisper the word.
- 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.
2. Pass the Bomb (3+ players)
Name an animal, a colour or a food, then pass the phone fast. The bomb sound gets a scream every time.
- Read the category out loud, then tap Light the fuse.
- Say one answer that fits, tap Pass, and hand the phone to the next player.
- No repeats. If the group says an answer doesn’t count, try again before passing.
- When the bomb explodes, whoever is holding it loses. Everyone else scores 1.
3. Whisper Chain (4+ players)
The telephone game kids already know, with tongue-twisters that fall apart in the funniest ways.
- The first player taps Peek, reads the phrase, then taps Hide it.
- They whisper it once into the next player’s ear. Keep passing it round the circle, with no repeats.
- The last player says what they heard out loud. Tap Reveal to see the original.
- Find where it went wrong. Everyone who passed it on correctly before that point scores 1.
4. 20 Questions (2+ players)
A great thinking game for car trips and sleepovers, with secrets from animals, places and things.
- 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.
5. Would You Rather (2+ players)
Silly choices kids love to argue about. Stick to the everyday and silly decks.
- 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.
Tips
- Pair younger kids with an older buddy who can read the prompts.
- Use longer fuses in Pass the Bomb for little ones.
- Keep spicy mode off. It’s off by default.
Questions
Is it safe for kids?
Yes. Family mode is on by default and hides every adult prompt. Drinking games are marked 18+ and ask for age confirmation before they open.
What age is it for?
Most games work from about age 6 with an adult or older child helping to read. Charades and Pass the Bomb work for even younger kids with help.