Family Reunion Games for Your Vacation

Are you planning a family reunion for your vacation and need some cool games to keep people entertained? Here are some old standbys.

The Telephone Game

This family reunion game works well for children. Everyone should line up. The organizer has a word or a phrase that is related to the family is whispered to the first person in line. The message is passed down until it reaches the last person. The last person states the message out loud. The organizer reveals the original message. Usually, by the time the message reaches the last person, it doesn’t make any sense or is completely changed. This family reunion game gives people a good laugh and shows how rumors are formed!

Introduction Game

The introduction game is the perfect family reunion game to reacquaint family members with each other and learn something new about your family. Divide the group into pairs. The organizer should have a list of about 5 to 10 questions for each group. The same questions could be used. Here are some sample questions:

• What would you do with a million dollars?
• If you were stranded on a dessert island what would you take?
• What is your funniest family memory?
• Describe one time that a family member encouraged you.
• What do you think is the greatest achievement in your life so far?

Here’s how this family reunion game works. Each person in the pair must answer the questions posed by his/her partner. Give everyone about 15 minutes or so to answer the questions posed by his/or partner. To play the game, a family member introduces his/her partner and tells the group where the person is from (city, state, or country). Next, the interviewer (the person who asked the questions) reads the answers.

Guess the Family Member

This is a simple guessing game. Before the game, everyone should list a selection of well-known and maybe some little known facts about himself or herself. The facts could include their name, age, where they went to school, their favorite pet’s name, how many children they have, etc. The group organizer reads a card, asking the family to identify the person. For example: “The person I am thinking of has four children, lives in Orlando and has a dog called, Fluffy. Who is this person? The family member who guesses correctly the most could win a prize.

Family reunion games are a fun addition to your gathering. They will help you have a memorable vacation, and help you learn something new about your relatives. Do you have any family reunion games that have been successful during your reunion? Share your ideas in a comment.