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Game night know-how: the rules, the tricks, and which game to pick for which crowd.

How to play Truth or Dare The rules, six ways to mix it up, and how to keep it fun when not everyone in the group knows each other. Icebreaker games for groups that actually work Eight easy games for a room of people who don't know each other yet, what makes each one work, and which to pick for which group. How to play Imposter, the party word game Everyone knows the secret word but one player. The rules, how to give a good clue, how to bluff, and how it differs on one phone and online. Party games to play on a video call What works when everyone's in a different place, which games play well through a camera, and how to set it up in two minutes. Birthday party games for grown-ups Games that get a mixed crowd laughing, from the first guests arriving to the cake, with a running order you can steal. Party games for small groups (3 or 4 people) Games that are better with fewer players, and how to tweak the big-group favourites so a small group gets the most out of them. Games for two people: head-to-heads for friends and siblings Head-to-head games and two-player twists for when it's just the two of you, with a five-game tournament that turns any evening into a contest. How to host a great game night Picking games for your crowd, keeping the energy up, and making sure nobody spends the evening watching from the sofa.