Games for a family game night
The hard part of family game night is finding something a nine-year-old and a grandparent both enjoy. Bluffing games work because nobody needs to know anything: you only have to keep a straight face.
Games to try
Classic Imposter
Use everyday words like “toothbrush” or “umbrella” and even young players can give a clue. Children are often better imposters than adults.
Question Imposter
Number questions suit mixed ages: how many biscuits is too many, how many seconds could you stand in a cold shower.
Exposed
With the Family Friendly questions, it is a gentle way to find out things about each other.
Charades
Still the best game for a room with a wide spread of ages.
Twenty Questions
Good for the car and for the end of the night.
Words to start with
These are from the free Everyday Things pack. There are more on the imposter game words page.
- Toothbrush
- Sofa
- Fridge
- Hoover
- Lamp
- Duvet
- Charger
- Bin
- Shower
- Clock
- Sellotape
- Passport
- Ironing board
- Plant pot
- Sponge
- Smoke alarm
- Coat hanger
- Trainers
Family friendly questions
- What is the silliest thing you have ever been told off for?
- What is the worst food you have ever eaten?
- Who in this room is the biggest sleepyhead?
- What is the last thing you got caught doing?
- Who in this room would get lost in a supermarket?
- What is the most annoying noise in the world?
- Who in this room is the worst at keeping a secret?
- Who in this room is the sorest loser?
Keeping it suitable
In Fib Club, every pack is labelled. Family packs are safe for any age, and packs with adult themes are marked 18+ and stay hidden until the group confirms everyone playing is an adult. There are no adverts, no accounts and no real-money play of any kind.
Questions people ask
What is a good game for the whole family?
One with simple rules and no specialist knowledge. Imposter word games, charades and Twenty Questions all work for mixed ages.
Is the imposter game suitable for children?
Yes, with everyday words. Children who can read a single word and give a one-word clue can play.