10 | Hellapagos
Starting off with number 10 is a game that combines survival, strategy, and a dash of betrayal – Hellapagos. Picture this: You and your friends are stranded on a deserted island. Food and water are scarce. There’s a storm on the horizon. Everyone has to work together… until they don’t. In Hellapagos, you’ll build rafts and gather supplies, but sometimes you’ll have to make a tough choice: save your friends, or throw them overboard to make sure you survive.
9 | Ca$h 'n Guns: 2. Edition
Number 9 drops us into a heist gone wrong with Ca$h ‘n Guns: Second Edition. Ever wondered what it would be like to point foam guns at your friends while splitting up loot? In this game, you’re a group of criminals arguing over the take from a robbery. The twist? Every round, you point a gun at someone, and not everyone’s bluffing. Who’s willing to back down, and who’s going to push their luck for the biggest share? Things can get pretty tense, fast.
8 | Hitster
At number 8, get ready to hit the right note with Hitster. Imagine a music quiz, but you don’t need to know the answers—just vibe with the beats. You play songs from various decades and guess where they fall in the timeline. The best part? The app does all the heavy lifting, so all you need to do is listen and laugh at how terrible your sense of time really is.
7 | Dixit
Number 7 brings us to a game that’s a visual feast for the imagination: Dixit. This is no ordinary game; it’s a journey through stunning artwork and abstract clues. The storyteller gives a clue—anything from a word, a phrase, or a feeling—and everyone else tries to match one of their beautifully illustrated cards to that clue. But beware, if your clue is too obvious or too obscure, you’re in trouble. This one’s all about balance and creativity.
6 | So Clover!
At number 6, it’s time to get clever—literally—with So Clover!. This cooperative word association game has you and your friends trying to match words based on cryptic clues. You’ll write down clues on a clover-shaped board, then mix up the cards and see if your friends can reconstruct the original puzzle. It’s simple but endlessly replayable, especially with creative minds around the table.
5 | Sushi Go Party!
Number 5 serves up a deliciously fun game with Sushi Go Party!. Think of it as a conveyor belt of cuteness and strategy. Draft the perfect sushi dish, pass your hand to the next player, and repeat until your plate is full. But remember, not all sushi is created equal—choosing the best combination of cards will get you the most points, but watch out because your opponents are trying to do the same!
4 | Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
Things get a little darker at number 4 with Deception: Murder in Hong Kong. A murder has been committed, and one of you is the killer. As the forensic scientist, you’ll give clues, but only through vague hints. Meanwhile, everyone else has to debate, deduce, and, of course, deceive, to figure out who the murderer is. This one will keep everyone guessing and second-guessing, even long after the game is over.
3 | Decrypto
Crack the codes at number 3 with Decrypto, a team-based word game where you need to communicate secret codes to your teammates—without letting the other team figure them out. The catch? You can’t be too obvious, or your opponents will crack your code and steal your points. It’s the perfect mix of strategy and mind games, guaranteed to keep you on edge.
2 | Codenames
Now, Codenames takes number 2, and if you haven’t played this yet, you’re missing out. In this game, you’re giving clues to your teammates to help them guess the right “codenames” from a grid of words. But there’s a catch: some words are deadly assassins that end the game immediately. The fewer clues you use, the better, but the risk is real. Can you trust your teammates to pick the right words?
1 | Mysterium
Finally, at number 1, we step into the eerie and atmospheric world of Mysterium. One player is a ghost, giving cryptic visions to the other players, who are psychic investigators trying to solve a murder. The catch? The ghost can only communicate through abstract images, leaving the rest of the players to piece together the mystery. It’s like a séance and a whodunit all rolled into one.
