nbcrusader
Blue Crack Addict
Sometime I get a rousing game of "Hi Ho Cherry-o" going with my daughter.
My favorite all time game is a fairly simple one called "The Name Game". It is ideal for parties of six or more.
All you need are slips of paper, pens, a large bowl and a timer.
Everyone writes down the name of someone living or dead, real or fictional on the slips of paper. Take about 15 minutes to do this. The only limitation is that at least half of the people should recognize the name (this avoids trying to guess someone's third grade teacher, etc.). The more names the better.
Divide people into two teams. Each team takes turns sending one representative up to pick names from the bowl and give clues to their team. You cannot use "sounds like" clues, as that would make it too easy.
Each team has 60 seconds to guess as many names as possible. The representative may pick up the first name and look at the slip before the clock starts.
If a name is difficult or the representative does not know how to describe the name, they may pass on that name. You are limited to one pass per round. The person picking the names has one pass. Thus, if you pass on a name, you keep that name in one hand and take one more name from the bowl. If you are stuck on the second name, you cannot go back to the bowl for more names.
All names guessed by a team are discarded. The game continues until there are no names left in the bowl.
What is interesting about the game is the type of names added by each participant. Individual interests are revealed by the names that appear. Frequently, people run with themes (listing Disney characters, for example or if you find Ryan Adams 50 times, you are playing with BC).
Fun, competitive, no cost!
Enjoy!
My favorite all time game is a fairly simple one called "The Name Game". It is ideal for parties of six or more.
All you need are slips of paper, pens, a large bowl and a timer.
Everyone writes down the name of someone living or dead, real or fictional on the slips of paper. Take about 15 minutes to do this. The only limitation is that at least half of the people should recognize the name (this avoids trying to guess someone's third grade teacher, etc.). The more names the better.
Divide people into two teams. Each team takes turns sending one representative up to pick names from the bowl and give clues to their team. You cannot use "sounds like" clues, as that would make it too easy.
Each team has 60 seconds to guess as many names as possible. The representative may pick up the first name and look at the slip before the clock starts.
If a name is difficult or the representative does not know how to describe the name, they may pass on that name. You are limited to one pass per round. The person picking the names has one pass. Thus, if you pass on a name, you keep that name in one hand and take one more name from the bowl. If you are stuck on the second name, you cannot go back to the bowl for more names.
All names guessed by a team are discarded. The game continues until there are no names left in the bowl.
What is interesting about the game is the type of names added by each participant. Individual interests are revealed by the names that appear. Frequently, people run with themes (listing Disney characters, for example or if you find Ryan Adams 50 times, you are playing with BC).
Fun, competitive, no cost!
Enjoy!
Thanks for that link, maro_chik - it's too cute! 
Maybe someone can teach me. 
