Seven Games To Add To Your Family Game Night Rotation

If you're anything like me, your attention span is short, and your ability to pretend to enjoy board games at the end of a long day can get, well, exhausting. Luckily, I've put together 7 fun, and emotionally stimulating games you can add to your game night rotation, to keep things fresh, fun, and enjoyable for all parties involved.

1. Guess the Gibberish - This game is all about decoding the nonsense. Each card shows a string of silly-sounding words that, when said out loud, kind of sound like a real phrase — think "eye mull of mush sheen" (I’m a love machine). It's your job to figure out what the gibberish actually means before time runs out!

   Perfect for family game night, this edition is completely family-friendly (no R-rated content here!) and is designed to get everyone, from kids to grandparents, cracking up. With 500+ cards and a timer included, it's fast-paced, easy to learn, and endlessly replayable.

   Whether you're 12 or 72, this game is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together through the universal language of ridiculous mispronunciations.

2. Ready, set, scribble! Moose’s Six Second Scribbles is the lightning-fast drawing game that turns doodles into belly laughs in record time.

   Think you can draw a giraffe doing yoga or a sandwich surfing a wave? Sure you can—you've got six seconds! In this wildly creative game, players race against the clock to sketch as many crazy prompts as they can in just six seconds each. The results? Hilariously bad (and occasionally surprisingly good) drawings that spark nonstop giggles.

   With 500 wacky prompts and room for all ages to join in, it’s a fast, fun way to unleash your inner artist—even if you can barely draw a stick figure.

   So grab a pencil, set that timer, and prepare for chaos. The only thing better than your masterpieces are the terrible guesses they inspire!

3. This one's for my fellow Aussies reading along! If your family loves a good laugh and a bit of cheeky fun, this one’s a winner. What Do You Meme? Family Aussie Edition is basically a photo caption game where you try to match the funniest text to a bunch of ridiculous pictures. It’s made just for families and has a good splash of Aussie humour thrown in—so no dodgy stuff, just solid fun everyone can join in on.

   It’s super easy to pick up, and honestly, half the fun is just hearing what everyone comes up with (and trying not to laugh when Nan wins with the weirdest card). Perfect for game night or whenever you’ve got the crew around.

4. Sometimes the best moments come from simply sitting down and having a real chat.

   These 200 Family Conversation Cards are a lovely way to help everyone put down the screens and really connect. Whether it’s at the dinner table, on a long car ride, or during a quiet evening at home, these cards spark the kind of meaningful conversations that let you see new sides of each other—especially the kids.

   The questions are thoughtful, fun, and age-appropriate, so everyone from little ones to teens (and even the grown-ups) can join in. It’s not about deep therapy sessions—just simple, honest talk that brings out laughter, curiosity, and sometimes even a few sweet surprises.

   If you’re looking for an easy way to feel a little closer as a family, this is a great place to start.

5. This Family Card Game - SERVD, is a clever mix of strategy and luck, where players race to collect cards, block each other’s moves, and outsmart the rest of the table. The rules are simple enough for younger kids to pick up quickly, but there’s still enough depth to keep teens and adults engaged too.

   Each card brings a different twist—some help you, some shake up the game, and some are just plain sneaky. It’s competitive, but lighthearted, and perfect for family gatherings like Christmas or birthdays, or just a fun night in.

   Whether you're the type who plans every move or plays by instinct, it's a fast-paced, easy-to-love game that keeps everyone laughing and playing together.

6. Think you’ve got the brains in the family? Time to prove it. Outsmarted turns family game night into a full-on quiz show—buzzers, bragging rights, and all. It’s fast, fun, and way more exciting than your typical trivia game. With over 10,000 multimedia questions across tons of categories (like movies, history, sport, music, and more), there’s something for everyone—kids, teens, and adults alike.

   You can play on your phone or tablet, the game updates automatically with fresh content, and it supports up to 24 players—so it’s perfect whether you're a group of 2 or throwing a big family get-together.

   What makes it extra fun? It’s not just about knowing the answer—it’s about answering fast. There’s a bit of strategy, a whole lot of shouting, and guaranteed laughs. If your family loves a little friendly competition, Outsmarted is an instant hit.

7. I saved our family’s favourite for last—because this one never fails to get us laughing.

   The Worst-Case Scenario Card Game is all about imagining the wildest “what would you do?” moments—like escaping a bear, surviving a zombie apocalypse, or handling a surprise snake in the toilet (yep, really). Everyone gets the same outrageous scenario, then tries to choose the best solution from a set of hilarious, sometimes actually helpful, options.

   The fun? Guessing which option the “expert” player thinks is the best one—and trying to convince everyone your pick makes the most sense (even when it definitely doesn’t). It’s part survival, part bluffing, and all laughs.

   Whether we’re playing around the dinner table or on a rainy weekend, it always turns into a lively mix of debate, ridiculous ideas, and “that would totally work!” moments. If your crew likes a bit of chaos with their card games, this one’s a must.

So there you have it—seven games that go beyond the usual roll-the-dice routine and actually make family time something to look forward to. Whether you're in the mood to laugh, think, draw badly, or just talk a little more, there's something here to fit the vibe. Because let’s be honest—at the end of a long day, we all deserve a game night that feels more like fun and less like effort. Happy playing! - Diana