Five board games that work with strangers

The best games for a table of people who met ten minutes ago, picked by our game night hosts.

Priya Nair

Community and partnerships

A good game for strangers is quick to teach, short to play and gives everyone something to laugh about.

Start co-operative

Games where the table plays together take the pressure off. Nobody wants to crush someone they have just met.

Short games let people swap tables and meet more of the room.

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