The 15 best games for dinner parties

Taboo is a classic dinner party game. It’s a race against the timer as teammates try to give each other the best descriptions and clues possible to guess the main word without using any of the taboo words. If the describer says a taboo word listed on the card while giving the clues, they'll get buzzed with the electronic buzzer and lose a turn. In some variations of the rules, you don’t lose your turn, but instead lose a point for every buzz and for every card you skip. Trying not to say “animals” when the mystery word is “zoo” is the perfect recipe for chaotic fun and laughter.