Great Games for Large(r) Groups...

We rarely get to have larger groups over these days, but lucky for us Shane's family is always willing to play games when we are together. Some of our favorites will go up to 5 people, but often we will have 6 or more that want in on the fun. The following games fit the bill perfectly and always leave us laughing.

Apples to Apples is by far our favorite large group game. It plays well with 4-10 players, the more the merrier! You decide how long the game lasts- ours usually lasts around 20-30 minutes. This game is highly adaptable for different types of groups (youth groups are great) and a number of different versions are available (Bible, Kids, Spanish). It is very easy to play and teach and always different. One thing is consistent though- the laughs! Available at Target- maybe even WalMart.

Category 5 (also known as Take 6, Slide 5, 6 Nimmit!) is a fun little card game for 2-10 people. There are several versions with different names, with Category 5 being hurricane themed. Follow the link for instructions on game play and more photos.

Farkel is a great group game played with just 6 dice and a pad of paper. Roll the dice, keep at least one each roll and press your luck! Lots of fun for groups of any size really. This one gets played a lot by our family and is great because you can play just about anywhere. Just be careful telling people you and your family are "farkling on the bed!" (This really happened to us. Poor guy on the other end of the phone.)

Hope these give you some ideas how to pass the time with family this holiday season!