Who says toys and games are just for kids? Definitely not me, I’ll tell you that much. I think adults need play even more than kids. Think about it. How often do you actually sit down and play a game? How many times a week do you take a little break and pick up a fun toy? Probably never, or at least not often. But adults need play to stimulate their brains just like kids do. And adults can have just as much fun as kids can, if they give themselves a chance.
Give yourself a chance with these awesome toys and games. Puzzles are a great way to stimulate your brain without being “too childish” if that’s a worry you have. RC cars are awesome fun for those more engine-minded folk. And my personal favorite are the card games that let you bring your friends in on the fun with you. There’s something for every sort. Find your next idea for playtime somewhere on this list and get down with a puzzle, game, or something to capture your imagination, even for just a little while.
Puzzle Over This
Who doesn’t love a good puzzle? Especially one that looks gorgeous after it’s finished. This puzzle looks like a piece of art, so if you’re into puzzling, it’s definitely one you’ll want to frame afterwards. Great for lazy Sunday afternoons or a little brain break post-workday.
Go Full Michael Scott
“That’s what she said” jokes aren’t just for “The Office”! This game is one hundred percent not for the kiddos, but it is perfect for grown up game nights or fun family events — after the kids have gone to bed, of course. Full of inappropriate and wildly hilarious jokes, this will keep you rolling.
Bring the Bar to You
Too old and tired to go out to the bar anymore? I know I am. I love going out, but I have my limits, so it’s nice to have this dartboard at home so I can harnass the bar atmosphere whenever I feel like it, without having to leave the comfort of my own living room.
The Name Says it All
First and foremost, you should know that there are no winners in this game, so if you’re in it to win it, this isn’t the game for you. There are losers though, and losers are whoever hits seven cards first, so you’d better play your cards right and quickly!
Like Jenga, but with a Twist
Have you ever thought, “yeah, Jenga’s fun, but it could be more fun?” If not, you should, because that’s what this game is. This game is so fun and so raunchy, it’ll definitely keep you and your friends, or you and your partner because you can play it with as few as two people, entertained for hours.
Pool Games, but for Grown Ups
So, maybe you’ve outgrown playing mermaids in the pool. I think that’s sad, but I also think it’s understandable — the older you get, the harder it is to play pretend. So, instead of mermaids, you should try playing this awesome ring toss game. Easily turn it into a drinking game if you wanna get funky.
This Puzzle Will Last For Days
If you like puzzles, this is the puzzle for you. This isn’t easy. At. All. The gradients coupled with the sheer number of pieces is just too much to handle, unless you’re a puzzle whiz like some of you out there. But think about how satisfying it’ll be to see the finished product.
Get Your RC On
RC cars are definitely something you think of as being “for kids”, but they’re for everyone! You should be able to play with them as long as you want to, and this RC car is a little more complicated so it’ll keep the attention of grown ups probably better than younger kids.
Bring the Game Show Home
I love game shows, and I’m sure I’m not alone in that. I’m espeically sure I’m not the only one out there that absolutely loves Family Feud. It’s such a fun game and the rules are easy to grab onto so you don’t have to worry about teaching any drunk friends — even they can figure it out.
To Be Honest, This Game Rocks
The joke is that this game is called TBH. I’m very funny, I know. This is a great game for lawyers. Or for anyone that likes to debate. It’s all about hypothetical delimmas and how each of your friends think they would react to them. It’s fun and you’re sure to learn tons about your friend group.
Fidget Toys Are For Everyone
Adults need fidget toys, too. Especially those of us that work in offices and find ourselves needing something to do with our hands during especially long meetings. It’s easy to spin so you can keep it moving while you’re doing other work or thinking of other things.
This Game is On-Trend
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read the words “tell me… without telling me,” online. It’s very “in” right now and I think this game would tell all of your friends how cool and hip you are without telling them. You know what I mean?
Play Spy
The Da Vinci Code was a sensation that absolutely swept the nation years ago, but it’s still got a hold, for sure. This mini Cryptex looks just like the Cryptex from the movie, so super fans will love it, but anyone would enjoy playing around with this fun grown up toy.
Play Anywhere with This Travel Cornhole
Cornhole is such a fun game! It’s an easy game to understand, so no need for longwinded explanations on rules. This set is better than the average set because it can be folded up and taken anywhere with you for fun on-the-go wherever you go.
There Are No Rules!
No rules? How can you even play a game like that? Easy! You flip a card and follow its instructions. It’s an easy-peasy game for absolutely anyone — as long as they’re grown ups! Because this is definitely a drinking game and not suited for anyone under 21.
A Mini Puzzle for Quick Fun
Mini puzzles are great for everyone, because they’re not too time consuming but they’re still a little more complicated than large-piece kids puzzles. And this is my favorite mini puzzle because it’s still complex — just look at the coloring on that! You can’t tell up from down.
A Real Game of Consequences
This game is all about fast reflexes and consequences. It’s pretty simple to play, but if you lose, you get a little shock to the hand. I love games like this — high consequence — because it’s so much fun to watch your friends get a little shock. It’s especially fun if your friends are a little tipsy.
Boost Your Cards Against Humanity Inventory
If you love Cards Against Humanity, you’ll be over the moon about this set of all the best “hidden gems” of the Cards Against Humanity expansion packs, of which there are many. You have just about anything you could ask for to add to your already awesome CAH collection.
Challenge Your Brain with This Puzzle
Don’t let the kiddo in this photo fool you — this puzzle is not easy. You’ve got to give it a try. It’s complicated and frustrating and definitely something you need to try out if you like brain teasers, because this is the ultimate teaser.
Build Your Own White House
If you haven’t tried a 3D puzzle before, you’ve got to try this one. It’s not too hard, so you don’t have to worry about getting in over your head, but it’s still complicated enough that it’ll keep you entertained, which is why I love this 3D puzzle for those just starting out.
How Well Do You Really Know Your Partner?
You have to try out this game with your partner. It’s great for couples that are competitive, and even more competitive about who loves who more. My husband and I love to play this game with our couple friends, too. It’s great for all sorts of occasions.
This Puzzle is a Framer For Sure
This puzzle is giving vintage vibes. I love how old school and classic it looks. It doesn’t seem nearly as complicated as the other puzzles, but definitely as challenging with 1000 pieces. It’s currently on my puzzle wishlist, I just have to find the perfect frame for it so I can save my success forever.
3D Ship for the Pirate in You
I’m clearly a fan of all puzzles, but I think 3D puzzles take a certain kind of person, and that person is not me. I like easier 3D puzzles, this one is a little too hard for me, but I have several friends who absolutely love it’s difficulty level and they’re all grown ups — definitely a post-work stress reliever.
Bottle of Liquor Not Included
Clearly this one isn’t for the kiddos. You’ll need your favorite boozy beverage and your favorite friends to kick this one off. You have to vote for the winner of each round and try to get at your friends. But the goal is to get drunk, so do the rules even matter?
Don’t Be the Last One Holding This Potato
I don’t know if “hot potato” was ever a real game, but I know I’ve played “hot potato” by myself in my kitchen before with a variety of far-too-hot foods. This potato isn’t hot, but it will shock you if you don’t toss it back fast enough. High stakes without the bad burns.
Build Your Own Camera
Sadly, this camera doesn’t actually work once it’s been built, but it does look cool! This is a great side project for after work or when you have a free Sunday afternoon. It’s easy to pick up or put down without losing your place in the process.
Caption This
Just kidding, I’m captioning this one! It won’t be as funny as the captions in this card game, but I’m not a game creator. When you play this, you’re given a picture and your friends supply you with their funniest captions. You choose the winner and the player with the most wins is the ultimate winner.
Matrix Yourself
Ask yourself the tough questions. Better yet, ask your friends the tough questions! You’ll be given two, wildly inappropriate, options and you’ll have to choose the better of the two. You’ll find out tons about your friends with this game, maybe even more than you wanted to know.
Better Than Truth or Dare
Who knew Truth or Dare could get more fun? Apparently the folks over at Truth or Drink did — and they weren’t wrong, honestly. This is way more fun than Truth or Dare. And definitely more adult. The rules are as old as time, but in case you need a refresher; you tell the truth, or you drink!
Test Your Friends
How well do your friends really know you? How well do you really know them? This game is all about hypothetical situations and how you think your friends might handle them. Spin a hypothetical reaction from your friends and see how it stacks up with their real thoughts.
Keep a Straight Face… If You Can
Your friends pull a card. The card gives them an instruction. They complete the instruction. No matter how funny it is, you can’t laugh. Because if you laugh, you drink! This game is designed to get you and your friends drunk as laugh inducingly as possible.
Everything But the Actual Bagel
Sadly, there’s no actual bagel in this box, but there are plenty of cards in this bad boy. 300 to be exact. They’re all new cards from Cards Against Humanity so you can hit your friends with some newness they can get excited about.
Waterproof Cards for Every Kind of Game Night
This twisted game will get you pretty twisted. It comes with shot glasses and waterproof cards so you don’t have to worry about spills or drops. It’s easy to learn and easy to play so you can enjoy your drinking night — I mean your game night.
Watch Your Words
Taboo’s been around forever, but that’s because it’s such a fun game! It’s fast-paced and only for quick thinkers. It’s not raunchy, unless you make it raunchy, but it’s definitely more fun if you only have grown ups playing it. Then you can get a little more Taboo.
Test Your Knowledge with Trivial Pursuit
How often do you realize you don’t know something you probably should know? I go through that at least once a day. This version of Trivial Pursuit is inspired by the iHeart Radio “Stuff You Should Know” podcast, so fans of that pod will definitely win this one. Careful who you play it with!
This Game is All Defense
Not only will you be coming up with your own answers in this game, you’ll also be defending your answers in this game. You have to come up with these answers quick, lightening quick, and then defend those answers. No matter how messy they might be!
Free Speech for All
Pull a card, read the card, feel the card, then try and get your teammates to guess the card. Without saying the actual word. There’s a timer going the whole time, so it gets a little wild as your team struggles to figure out what the answer is.