One good game
changes the whole party.

Give each player three beanbags. Everyone waits behind the throwing line. Allow about 15 minutes.

Each person writes a kind, specific compliment for the named guest, without signing their own name. Allow about 20 minutes.

Teams get two minutes to discuss a design without touching supplies. Allow about 20 minutes.

In round one, players list as many different answers in the category as they can in 60 seconds. Allow about 15 minutes.

Ask everyone to write guesses that are playful and kind. Keep answers about themselves or neutral topics. Allow about 20 minutes.

The clue-giver draws a word and describes it without saying the word or any part of it. Allow about 20 minutes.

Each player takes three throws from behind the line. Allow about 15 minutes.

Reveal the tray for 45 seconds while players silently observe. No writing yet. Allow about 15 minutes.

The first teammate folds paper around the box for 30 seconds, then steps back. Allow about 20 minutes.

One person draws and silently reads a prompt. Start the timer when they are ready. Allow about 25 minutes.

The first artist on each team sees the first prompt and draws for up to 45 seconds without writing words or numbers. Allow about 20 minutes.

Collect and mix all the slips. The host reads one aloud without showing the handwriting. Allow about 20 minutes.