When was the last time you laughed so hard your cheeks hurt? That kind of joy is exactly what a great party needs! Whether you’re gathering for a birthday, a holiday, or just a weekend get-together, there’s nothing like a set of funny party games to bring everyone together and create memories that last.
Finding the perfect games that adults will actually enjoy can be a little tricky, though. You want something that gets people out of their shells without feeling awkward or forced. The key is a mix of the ridiculous and the simple—games that get everyone laughing without needing to remember complicated rules.
So, to help you host the ultimate bash, I’ve put together a list of 31 funny party games that are perfect for adults. These games are easy to set up, require little to no special equipment, and guarantee plenty of belly laughs. Ready to find your new favorite party pastime? Let’s dive in!
1. Charades With a Twist
Charades is a classic, but adding a twist makes it even better! Instead of the usual charades, try adding a funny rule—like acting out every word while balancing on one leg, or only using exaggerated facial expressions. The twist makes even the simplest prompts hilariously challenging, and everyone will enjoy the creative (and sometimes absurd) performances.
It’s ideal for bringing out the playful side of everyone in the room. Plus, you can tailor the prompts to match the theme of your party—holiday charades, movie-themed, or even ‘90s nostalgia. Customize it to your group, and you’re sure to have a blast.
2. The Laughing Game
Think you can keep a straight face? Not when playing The Laughing Game! Have everyone sit in a circle. One person starts by saying, “Ha,” the next says “Ha ha,” and it keeps going around. The goal is not to laugh—but that’s easier said than done.
Watching friends struggle to keep a straight face while repeating increasingly long strings of “ha” is hilarious. It’s perfect for breaking the ice and getting everyone in a silly mood. The more you try not to laugh, the harder it gets!
3. Balloon Pop Relay
Divide everyone into teams and line them up. Place an inflated balloon between the legs of the first player in each line. The goal is to pass the balloon to the next person—without using hands! It sounds simple, but it’s much trickier (and funnier) than it looks.
Watching adults trying to balance a balloon between their knees and waddle over to pass it along is comedy gold. If someone drops the balloon, they have to start over. This game is not only hilarious but also brings out some friendly competition.
4. The Spoon and Egg Challenge (With a Twist!)
Put a twist on the classic egg-and-spoon race. Instead of a typical relay, add funny challenges along the way, like spinning in a circle three times or doing a silly dance before moving forward. This makes people look absolutely ridiculous—and that’s the point!
It’s impossible not to laugh when your friends are trying to dance while balancing an egg. Plus, if you’re worried about mess, use a plastic egg or a small ball instead. It’s a great way to get everyone involved and laughing.
5. What Am I Touching?
Set up a table with different mystery items like cooked spaghetti, peeled grapes, or even a small toy. Blindfold one player at a time and have them guess what they’re touching. The stranger the items, the funnier the reactions.
The guesses can be downright hilarious, especially when people let their imaginations run wild. Just make sure nothing is too gross—you want people to laugh, not get freaked out. This game is perfect for getting everyone out of their comfort zone.
6. Human Knot
This game is great for getting everyone comfortable and working together. Have everyone stand in a circle and reach across to grab someone else’s hand (just not the person next to them). The goal is to untangle the knot of hands without letting go.
It’s harder than it sounds, and trying to untangle often leads to people twisting, turning, and falling into fits of laughter. It’s a perfect game to break the ice and get everyone feeling more connected as a group.
7. Two Truths and a Lie (Funny Edition)
Two Truths and a Lie is a classic icebreaker, but it gets even better when everyone is encouraged to make their truths and lies as outrageous as possible. The more ridiculous, the better! Hearing statements like, “I once ate a whole jar of pickles,” keeps things lighthearted and fun.
Mixing a believable truth with something hilariously unbelievable makes for a great time. The fun is in trying to spot the lie—and often, the truths are even crazier than the lies!
8. Sock Wrestling
Have two players sit on the floor, each wearing socks. The aim is to remove the other player’s socks while keeping your own on. It’s physical, silly, and a whole lot of fun. Players end up rolling around and laughing as they try to protect their socks.
It’s simple, but it’s incredibly funny to watch and to play. Sock Wrestling brings out everyone’s competitive spirit in the most playful way possible.
9. Whisper Challenge
One player wears noise-canceling headphones with music playing loudly, while another player reads a phrase to them. The person with headphones has to guess what’s being said by reading lips. The misinterpretations are always hilarious!
The phrases can be anything from simple statements to silly tongue-twisters, but as the guesses get more and more absurd, so does the laughter. It’s a guaranteed way to have everyone cracking up.
10. Celebrity Headbands
Write down the names of celebrities or well-known characters and stick them on each player’s forehead. No one knows who they are, but everyone else does. Players ask yes-or-no questions to figure out their identity.
The questions and wild guesses are often what make the game so funny. When someone thinks they’re a famous pop star but they’re actually a cartoon character, everyone ends up laughing. It’s a great game for keeping things light and entertaining.
11. Pass the Orange
Players line up and have to pass an orange from one to the next using only their chins—no hands allowed! It’s much harder than it looks, and the awkward positioning leads to plenty of laughs and great photo opportunities.
If an orange is too tricky, you can use a tennis ball or something similar. It’s a fun, silly game that brings everyone closer (literally) and guarantees lots of laughter.
12. The Mummy Wrap
Divide into teams and have each team choose someone to be the “mummy.” The goal is to wrap that person up as quickly and thoroughly as possible using toilet paper. The result? Some pretty ridiculous-looking mummies!
It’s lots of fun, and everyone will end up laughing at the creative (and sometimes messy) wrapping techniques. Just be prepared for a little cleanup afterward.
13. Musical Chairs (With a Twist)
Add a twist to Musical Chairs by including funny actions that must be performed while players race for a chair—like hopping on one foot, dancing, or even crab-walking. The added challenge makes the game even funnier.
Whether racing for a seat or cheering others on, everyone ends up laughing. It’s a playful way to revisit a childhood classic, and the sillier the action, the better the game.
14. One Word Story
Gather everyone in a circle and have each person add just one word at a time to a growing story. The results are usually completely nonsensical and hilarious. The more random the suggestions, the funnier the story becomes.
It’s a great way to get everyone involved and letting their imaginations run wild. It’s amazing how quickly things spiral out of control, and everyone will be laughing by the end.
15. Giant Jenga (With Dares)
Write dares on each of the Jenga blocks. Whoever pulls the block has to complete the dare. The dares can be simple, like “do a funny dance” or “speak in an accent.” The suspense of watching the tower wobble, combined with the funny dares, guarantees laughter.
It adds an extra element of fun to a classic game. The dares keep everyone on their toes, and the combination of shaky hands and silly challenges makes for a great time.
16. Marshmallow Toss
Pair up players and have them stand a few feet apart. One person throws marshmallows, and the other tries to catch them—in their mouth. As the distance increases, so does the difficulty—and the laughter.
It’s simple, but watching people try to catch marshmallows is always entertaining. The further apart you get, the funnier it becomes. Plus, everyone loves a game with marshmallows!
17. Paper Bag Floor Grab
Place an empty paper bag on the floor. Players take turns trying to pick it up using only their mouths—no hands or knees on the ground! Each time someone successfully picks it up, you trim an inch off the top, making it progressively harder.
Watching people attempt acrobatic moves to grab the bag is always good for a laugh. The shorter the bag gets, the more challenging (and funny) it becomes.
18. Lip Sync Battle
Pick your favorite songs and have a lip-sync showdown. Players perform for the group, complete with dance moves and all. The more over-the-top the performances, the better!
Adding props or costumes can make the battle even more entertaining. It’s a great way for everyone to get silly and let loose while cheering each other on.
19. The Flour Game
Mold a mound of flour and place a small candy on top. Each player takes turns cutting away a slice of the flour mound without knocking over the candy. Whoever causes the candy to fall has to retrieve it—with their face!
This game is messy, but it’s worth it for the laughs. Watching someone dive face-first into a pile of flour is always funny. Just make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand.
20. Sardines
One person hides while everyone else searches. When someone finds the hidden person, they join them in hiding. The last person to find the group is “it” for the next round. It’s reverse hide-and-seek, and it’s always a hit.
Watching adults cram into hiding spots makes for some amusing situations. The more people who squeeze into a spot, the funnier it gets. It’s a great way to add a playful twist to a classic game.
21. Sticker Stalker
Each player gets a sheet of small stickers. The goal is to stick your stickers onto other players without them noticing. The first to get rid of all their stickers wins. It’s all about being sneaky!
Watching people try to stealthily place stickers on each other without getting caught adds a level of sneaky fun that keeps everyone engaged. It’s a light-hearted, simple game that everyone can enjoy.
22. The Alphabet Game
Pick a category (like animals, foods, or movie titles) and go around the room, each person saying something in that category—in alphabetical order. It sounds easy until you get stuck on a tricky letter!
The pressure of coming up with something quickly often leads to hilarious mistakes. It’s a simple, light-hearted way to keep everyone entertained and thinking on their feet.
23. Freeze Dance
Put on some music and let everyone dance around—but as soon as the music stops, everyone has to freeze. Anyone who moves after the music stops is out. Encourage everyone to dance as goofily as possible.
The sillier the moves, the funnier the freezes are. It’s a great way to get everyone up and moving, and the unexpected freezes always lead to plenty of laughs.
24. Sit Down If…
Start by having everyone stand up. Call out statements like, “Sit down if you’ve ever fallen asleep in public,” or “Sit down if you’ve ever eaten an entire pizza by yourself.” The statements can be funny or outrageous.
As people gradually sit down, the game becomes more amusing. It’s a great way to get to know each other while having a good laugh about funny experiences.
25. The Cookie Face Challenge
Place a cookie on your forehead, and the goal is to get it into your mouth using only your facial muscles. It’s a lot harder than it sounds, and watching the facial contortions involved is always funny.
This game is simple but always a hit. The more expressive the players get, the better. It’s a light-hearted, silly game that guarantees smiles.
26. The Tissue Box Shake
Attach an empty tissue box to each player’s waist and fill it with ping pong balls. Players must shake their hips to get all the balls out. The dance moves that come out during this game are priceless.
It’s a hilarious, active game that’s perfect for getting everyone moving. The more enthusiastic the shaking, the funnier it gets, and it’s a great way to keep the energy high.
27. The Baby Food Taste Test
Blindfold participants and have them guess the flavor of different baby foods. The reactions are what make this game funny—especially when someone gets a flavor they’re not expecting.
Just make sure everyone is up for the challenge, as baby food is definitely an acquired taste! It’s a silly way to test everyone’s taste buds and get a few laughs along the way.
28. Spaghetti and Marshmallow Towers
Divide everyone into teams and give each team dry spaghetti and marshmallows. The challenge is to build the tallest tower possible within a set time limit. It sounds simple, but it’s much harder than it looks.
Watching people try to balance marshmallows on wobbly spaghetti structures is always entertaining. It brings out everyone’s competitive side and leads to some pretty funny (and impressive) creations.
29. Egg Roulette
Hard boil most of the eggs, but leave a few raw. Players take turns choosing an egg and smashing it on their forehead. The suspense is what makes it hilarious—will it be hard-boiled or raw?
It’s messy, but it’s worth the laughs. Just make sure you have some towels handy and play somewhere easy to clean. The anticipation makes this game a party favorite.
Wrapping It Up
There you have it—31 hilarious party games for adults that are sure to make your gathering unforgettable. Whether you’re looking to break the ice, get everyone moving, or just want a good laugh, these games have you covered.
The best part is that none of these games require a lot of planning or special supplies—just a willingness to let loose and have some fun. So the next time you’re hosting a party, break out one (or several) of these games and get ready for a night filled with laughter and good times.
Which of these games are you most excited to try at your next party? Let me know—or better yet, come back and tell me how it went. I’d love to hear about all the fun you had!