codenames (especially the pictures variant) is _always_ popular, with almost everyone. period. they're quick 10-15 minute games, and you can usually go about 3-4 games in a session before people's interest starts to wane. the rules can fit into about three sentences. lots of team collaboration.
not a lot of game theory or strategy or tactics involved, it's all wordplay. which is nice for multi-generational family game night. i've even played with people who don't speak a lot of english (with a bit of translating back and forth) and we all had a blast.
best with 5-7 people, though; 3 minimum but it's not very fun unless you have at least 5.
not a lot of game theory or strategy or tactics involved, it's all wordplay. which is nice for multi-generational family game night. i've even played with people who don't speak a lot of english (with a bit of translating back and forth) and we all had a blast.
best with 5-7 people, though; 3 minimum but it's not very fun unless you have at least 5.