17 Best Board Games for Adults Who Like to Party

In this uncensored, Pictionary-like game, teammates have to guess what players are drawing before time runs out. These clues aren't for the faint of heart; however, so keep it to an audience that's okay with some crass humor.

For four players or more

If you're playing one-on-one with your mom, BFF, or partner, this game is "crawling with possibilities." It's an ultimate game of strategy: the goal is to surround your opponent’s queen bee while trying to block your opponent from doing the same. 

This game boasts 75 photo cards of popular memes. A rotating judge flips over a card and players compete to pair it with the funniest caption. Word to the wise: Don't play this with grandma.

For three players or more

In this ultimate strategy game, players try to conquer the most settled land across the isle of Catan using source cards like grain, wool, ore, brick, and lumber. Play time can last an hour or more, so plan to get cozy for this one.

For three to four players

This twist on a classic is entirely Game of Thrones themed — from the tokens to the properties. Maybe if you play it enough, season eight will get here faster.

For two to six players

The goal of this game is to build train tracks across North America. Players who build the longest train and claim the most tracks from one major city to another are awarded points. Because there are so many different possible strategies, every game can go differently.

For two to five players

In this high stakes game, you and the other players work together to discover cures to emergencies plaguing the nation. Because it's cooperative, the whole group either wins or loses, so they have to work together to create a successful strategy.

For two to four players

This family-friendly game is a perfect combo of strategy, fun, and, most importantly, food. Players pass cards around, deciding which to take out of the pile to earn the most points. Because there are so many winning combinations, each round feels different!

Fore two to eight players

Ellen DeGeneres made this game famous, so you know it's hilarious. Players wear mouth pieces that stretch out their lips and have team members try to guess the goofy phrases they're saying (like"prickly pine trees turn brown").

For four to five players

This game is for "people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats" (so, everyone you know). Players draw cards hoping to avoid picking up the Exploding Kitten. If they do, they're out unless they have the Defuse card to keep the kitty at bay.

For two to five players

Millennials, this one's for you: but warning, it might feel a little too real! In this game of important life decisions, play your way to get that huge mansion and fancy car, or to lose your job and spouse.

For two to four players

This game involves equal parts teamwork, equal parts humor. One story card begins the storytelling, and other players have to ask questions to help the Storyteller build his story. The storyteller must use words or letters from other players' cards, leaving the crowd with a hilarious outcome. 

For four to eleven players

This quick game starts with 25 cards on the table. A "spymaster" on each team acts as a clue giver that tries to guide her teammates to pick up the right cards. If they pick up one of the opposing team's cards, they loose. The first team to identify all of their word cards wins!

For four or more players

Because its rules are easy to pick up on, Sequence is great for everyone from the kids to the in-laws. Players choose a card from their hand, and place a chip on that card's space on the board. The first player to get five chips in a row wins.

For three players or three teams

Unlike typical trivia, this game is more about who players think is right. To play this top-pick, players write down answers to questions like "In inches, how tall is the Oscar statuette?" Then, they place bets on the answer they believe the most. Vegas is their latest edition of the game, which is relatively the same except it uses chips for pieces!

For five or more players

It's like the original, but for players aged 17 and older. Draw your secret word, then guess what other players drew for hilarious and weird outcomes. The game continues until each player's sketch book is returned to its original owner, then it's time for the Big Reveal. 

For four to eight players

Players compete to make terrible, adult-humor comic equations about friendship, society, and everything in between using illustrated cards. The player who with the most cards at the end of the game wins.

For three or more players