TossUp Guide

Rules for 8 Classic Party Games

Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights.

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games.

Charades

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Pictionary

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Two Truths and a Lie

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

20 Questions

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Simon Says

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Trivia

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Telephone

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Would You Rather

Good party games need rules that are easy to understand before the first turn. This guide gives a quick setup, objective and basic flow for eight familiar group games. Simple rules for eight games that work at parties, family gatherings and game nights. A useful rule of thumb is to keep instructions short, give everyone a clear turn, and stop or change the activity when the group is no longer enjoying it.

For a random version, prepare the acceptable options in advance and use the TossUp tools to make the selection visible.

Try it with TossUp: Turn your shortlist into a visible random choice using the Decision Wheel or Name Picker.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this with a large group?

Yes. Keep the rules short, use a shared screen when possible and make sure everyone understands how turns are assigned.

Can I adapt the ideas?

Yes. Treat the guide as a starting point and adapt prompts to the age, setting and comfort level of your group.