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With the Super Bowl less than a week away, you’re likely busy prepping for your party, making sure you have your menu planned and the fridge stocked with drinks. It’s possible, however, that you forgot to prepare any activities for your guests—after all, you were relying on the big game to keep everyone entertained. Whether you're waiting for the game to start or you have guests who aren't so into football, Super Bowl party games are a great way to keep the festivities going.
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A board game like Pandemic, a card game like Cards Against Humanity or an artsy game like Telestrations can get everyone focused on one thing and can get your guests up and socializing. Below are 11 of the best Super Bowl party games to shop now before the big game on Sunday.
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1. Telestrations
This hilarious game is a mix of telephone and Pictionary. Players roll the dice to find out what they’ve supposed to sketch. All players sketch something of their own and pass it to the next player, who will then draw an image of the word they’ve given. You continue passing the sketches around until they end up in the hands of the original drawer, who gets to see how close (or how far) the final image is to their word.
There are more than 1,700 words in the game, and there are multiple versions of the game—including an adults-only version.
Get Telestrations from Amazon for $28.99
2. Decrypto
For those who enjoy word games (ahem, Wordle), Decrypto fits the bill. Each team picks four cards and both teams try to guess the opposing team’s code. Up to eight players can participate in each game. Reviewers say it’s very similar to Codenames, but better.
“The components are really fun,” one person says. “Each team gets a card holder that's basically made of 3D glasses. The cards are almost unreadable until you slot them in, which is a great idea. Also, each card has 4 words on it depending how you flip it, so there's a lot of options for [playing it again and again].”
Get Decrypto from Amazon for $17.49
3. Jackbox Games
Jackbox Games is the perfect virtual option for your guests who are always on their phones. All you need is a TV or computer, and up to eight players can log in on their individual devices to play (so you can play with long-distance friends and family members, too!). Jackbox Games has many games to choose from, including Fibbage, where you guess facts about your friends, and Drawful, a game similar to Pictionary with very funny prompts. It’s unlikely your party guests will ever get bored with the variety game packs.
Get Jackbox Games party packs starting at $11.74
4. Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity guarantees a laugh. All players have to combine cards—many of which are inappropriately hilarious and bizarre—to make the funniest pairing possible. You can include as many players as you want, which is great for a party. It’s even a game that can be played while watching the Super Bowl because the rules are so easy to follow and you can play at your own pace. Fun tip: You can order niche expansion packs (like '90s nostalgia) or look online for how to play different versions of the game with different rules than what’s in the box.
Get Cards Against Humanity from Amazon for $25
5. Secret Hitler
Secret Hitler is a game that pits “liberals” against “fascists”—two roles that players take on—as they try to figure out which player is the secret Hitler. The fascists will reveal themselves to the secret Hitler before everyone begins electing chancellors and presidents to enact laws from a deck. The players then try and determine who has which role based on the laws they attempt to pass, and try to prevent fascist policies being passed (or push for them). This is a great game for those who enjoy historical games that involve a few secrets and a lot of lies.
Get Secret Hitler from Amazon for $35
6. Pandemic
Pandemic is the perfect game if you want to stay on theme for the past few years. In this game, players attempt to stop a disease from spreading around the world (sound familiar?). All players work together to treat places that have been overrun by the in-game disease and research the plague before it takes over. Each player gets special abilities unique to the team that helps eradicate the disease. The game is long, though, as it takes 12-24 rounds to get to the end—sometimes taking months to finish the game—so it’ll keep your guests coming back to your house long after the Super Bowl is over.
Get Pandemic from Amazon for $35.99
7. Settlers of Catan
Settlers of Catan has become a popular strategy game for up to six players, depending on the kind of Catan game you own. The goal is to collect as many resources as you can and get points for your strategy all while trying to sabotage other players from getting points. Catan has gone through many reiterations and has many spin-offs and expansions, so if you’re looking for one that is customized to your tastes, one is out there. According to reviewers, there is very little down time in this game, so this will keep distracted.
Get the Catan Board Game from Amazon for $44
8. Ultimate Werewolf
You might have played a version of Ultimate Werewolf when you were a kid (it's popular at summer camp). It's a nostalgic game where everyone gets a role with special abilities, and you have to try to guess who got the werewolf card. It has very few rules, so it's great for guests who are impatient to get started or who have short attention spans. It also comes with an app that will walk players through it. You can play Ultimate Werewolf with three to 10 people.
Get One Night Ultimate Werewolf from Amazon for $24.99
9. Cash 'n Guns
In Cash 'n Guns, players will fight over the loot from a heist and point foam guns at one another. If you’re all feeling wacky—or if you have more guests than you have guns—you can use bananas in lieu of weapons. The game takes a lot of bluffing and negotiation, and players are encouraged to be chatty—perfect for parties!
Get Cash 'n Guns from Amazon for $39.49
10. Loaded Questions
Got a bunch of strangers at your party? Loaded Questions helps guests get to know one another with—you guessed it—loaded questions that everyone has to answer. There are questions like “what is your greatest hidden talent” and “what is your best advice to make a million dollars,” and each player has to guess which answer belongs to which guest. If there aren't any kids at the party, you can up the ante by buying the adults-only version.
Get Loaded Questions from Amazon for $15.99
11. Cinephile
For those who would rather be watching a movie, there’s Cinephile. This card game for movie buffs has multiple ways to play and different levels of difficulty. In its most basic form, players match actors drawn on the cards to the films they’ve been in to earn points. You can play with as few as two players (or even play solo!) and there's no limit to how many people you can include, so it's ideal for any size Super Bowl shindig.
Get Cinephile: A Card Game from Amazon for $17.72
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