The 24 Best Party Games for Teens & How to Play Them

Sure, here are 12 popular party games for teens, along with brief instructions on how to play them:

1. Charades: Players take turns acting out a word or phrase without speaking while others guess what it is.
2. Pictionary: Players draw a word or phrase on paper or a whiteboard while others try to guess what it is.
3. Truth or Dare: Players take turns choosing between answering a truth question or completing a dare.
4. Two Truths and a Lie: Players take turns sharing three statements about themselves, two of which are true and one is a lie. Others guess which statement is the lie.
5. Never Have I Ever: Players take turns saying something they’ve never done. Anyone who has done that thing must take a drink or perform a dare.
6. Minute to Win It Games: Set a timer for one minute and challenge players to complete various tasks using household items within the time limit.
7. Murder Mystery: Assign each player a character and role to play in a mystery scenario. Players must work together to solve the mystery by gathering clues and interrogating suspects.
8. Sardines: Similar to hide-and-seek, one person hides while others search for them. When someone finds the hider, they join them in their hiding spot until everyone is packed in like sardines.
9. Capture the Flag: Divide players into two teams and set up boundaries. Each team tries to capture the other team’s flag without getting tagged.
10. Balloon Pop Challenge: Fill balloons with various challenges or dares. Players take turns popping balloons and must complete the challenge inside.
11. Karaoke: Set up a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app and take turns singing popular songs.
12. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or tasks for players to find or complete within a certain time frame. The first team to complete the list wins.

Remember to consider the preferences and comfort levels of the teens attending the party when choosing games. Additionally, adapt the rules and difficulty levels of the games as needed to ensure everyone has a fun and enjoyable experience.