11 Best Games for Girls' Night That'll Make It So Memorable
Your friends will be begging to run it back next weekend, trust.
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I used to think that one of the perks of adulthood would be never having to play another board game. But ever since I discovered fun adult party games and board games for adults, I've changed my tune. I am now a proud game player, and the last step in my transformation is to combine game night with girls' night. And for that, I need the best games for girls' night that money can buy. The question is: What makes for a good girls' night game? Pls allow me to explain.
The key to combining girls' night and game night is tailoring your game(s) of choice to your friend group. If you're hanging out with new friends, you might look for a get-to-know-you game like Never Have I Ever or a drinking game. Swifties might prefer a Taylor Swift trivia game or a romance-inspired card game. And everyone loves a little NSFW dirty game of Taboo! Just be warned: Once you make the right match, your girls' nights are going to be much louder (and more fun) than they've ever been before.
Our top picks for the best girls′ night games:
Ahead, all the best party games for your next girls' night in (or your next girls' night out, since you can always take these games to the bar, just saying!).
Pros
- Encourages super-interactive gameplay
Cons
- Probably not as fun for those who don't watch reality dating shows
Missing The Bachelorette? Spend your next girls' night playing your own reality TV dating show with Lovestruck, a board game that mixes elements from all your faves—Love Island, Bachelor in Paradise, etc. Each player will be a "contestant" who is either there for the right reasons or just there for fame. You'll go on "dates," learn about one another's intentions, and compete to see who can make a true love match.
- Players: 5-10
Glowing Customer Review: "The premise really adds such an amazing, fresh spin to social deduction games! Our group all role played hardcore, which made the game last 3 hours. We were doing asides, monologues, confessionals, everything you can think of. All in all, an amazing game."
Pros
- Fun for old and new friends alike
Cons
- A few reviewers found that the cards weren't relatable enough
In my experience, every girls' night eventually becomes one big story swap, which is exactly the point of Never Have I Ever. This Girls Edition expansion pack creates that same girls' night atmosphere—just a little more structured and with paddles!
- Players: 3-8
Glowing Customer Review: "I had 15 friends over last week and, oh, what a night it was. We found out things we never knew about our friends...Oh, what a night. What was said at my home, stays at my home."
Pros
- Cards are split into 5 categories, so you can create 5 mini-games depending on preference
Cons
- Works best for friends, not strangers
Put your friendships to the test with For the Girls, which is made by the same creators from What Do You Meme? It's pretty easy to play: You just pick a card that will have a random—and slightly scandalous—prompt. Follow the prompt, and you get to keep the card. At the end of the game, the player with the most cards wins!
- Players: 3+
Glowing Customer Review: "It's sooo much fun and way funnier than I thought it was going to be. Totally worth the money spent on it. Will be using for any future bachelorette parties for sure, or really for any girls' night in general."
Pros
- Connects to an app so you can play with or without the physical buzzer or hourglass
Cons
- Quick gameplay, so might not take very long
I love a good, old-fashioned game of Taboo—where you have to get your teammates to guess a word without saying one of the forbidden words listed on the card—but sometimes for girls' night, I want to kick things up a notch. Enter: Taboo Uncensored, an R-rated version of everyone's favorite word game.
- Players: 4+
Glowing Customer Review: "We've played this several times with our gaming friends and had lots of laughs. It's very crude and not for the sensitive, but if you've got some open-minded friends, this will be lots of fun. Games are quick, the rules are simple, and it's easy to play."
Pros
- Perfect way to spice up your book club
Cons
- Might not be smutty enough for some players
Romance novel lovers, this one's for you. Romance vs. The World is a card game specifically made for lovers of the genre. It's basically a romance-themed Cards Against Humanity or Apples to Apples, where contestants will have to submit a card that completes a prompt. The best answer wins the card.
- Players: 3+
Glowing Customer Reviews: "This game is perfection! As a lady who values her romance books, this game has everything needed for a hilarious girls' game night. The cards are so funny and on point. This game is a must have for anyone on Bookstagram or Booktok."
Pros
- Easy to learn and get straight to playing
Cons
- Comes with 6 dry erase boards, but only 3 markers
Yep, another one from the creators of What Do You Meme? Only the extremely cultured—and extremely online—will excel at this board game, which challenges players to guess the cultural figure based on made-up quotes. I love this game because it has a lot of props, including whiteboards and a fake phone for clues, which makes it feel like you're on a (very fun and ridiculous) game show.
- Players: 2+
Glowing Customer Review: "We are 'game night' people, so we know a dud or a hit when we see one, and this game is definitely a hit! The concept is fairly simple with similar traits to many other games, yet completely original."
Pros
- Expansion packs are available
Cons
- Some reviewers wish the cards were bigger
Trivia games are essential to a good game night because you can play many different ways—solo, in teams, or as a big group all together—so you don't have to worry about things getting too heated. This one focuses on '90s and early aughts hip hop and R&B, and if you're anything like me ad my friends, you'll be singing Destiny's Child at the top of your lungs in no time.
- Players: 2+
Glowing Customer Review: "This game is awesome. That is the only way to describe it. It's a mixture of '90s hip hop and R&B and you have to actually sing the answer to the questions. We had hours of fun playing with it already."
Pros
- Great ice-breaker
Cons
- Not for your sober friends
Feeling boozy? Shake up girls' night with this drinking game/board game hybrid. Walk of Shame is pretty straightforward: Roll the dice, and whatever square you land on will tell you what to do next. Squares include challenges like, "All players take a shot," or "Smokers and vapers, drink!"
- Players: 6+
Glowing Customer Review: "This game was really fun...or maybe it was the drinking. Either way, we had fun playing this during our last girls' night in."
Pros
- Covers almost all the Eras
Cons
- Cards are on the small side
What would a girls' night be without a little T-Swift? This Taylor Swift trivia game is the perfect way to spend a night with your besties. You'll start the night by testing your Swift knowledge, and end it belting out "You Belong With Me" at the top of your lungs. What could be better?
- Players: 2+
Glowing Customer Review: "This is a little card/quiz game of Taylor Swift questions. Some of them are easy, but others are pretty challenging. You'll need a comprehensive amount of Swiftie knowledge and to have memorized all the lyrics, but who hasn't?"
Pros
- Comes in 3 different varieties, depending on party size
Cons
- Game is a digital download, so you have to print out the materials yourself
This Bridgerton and Jane Austen-inspired game from Masters of Mystery is a new spin on interactive, role-playing murder mysteries. Instead of solving a murder, you'll be tasked with finding out who among the ton is "L. Whistlewind," the gossip columnist of the fictional Bodgerton. This set comes with everything you need, including a host guide, evidence packs, and character booklets for your guests.
- Players: 4-20
Glowing Customer Review: "Loved the game. Character profiles are brief, set characteristics, but vague enough so that a single character could be interpreted and played 100 different ways. For role-playing pros, it's easy to improvise, and for new players, there's enough guidance from the script to help them carry on."
Pros
- Easy to learn and play
Cons
- One game can go by really quickly
If your girls' night includes any girls under the age of 18, you might want to have at least one kid-friendly game at your disposal. Uno is a classic because it's easy to pick up on the fly and—no matter how many times you play it—it's never boring. Gender is a construct, but I still love this Barbie-themed Uno deck for a girls' night.
- Players: 2-10
Glowing Customer Review: "The Uno game is awesome with its theme and the colors are wonderful! The pink pops out really nicely. I love the quality of the cards and these will definitely be a fun addition to any fans of the Barbie movie and game nights!"
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