Best games for large groups
When the whole friend group shows up. Games that scale to eight players and beyond.
How we picked: Games with a maximum player count of eight or more, online or local.
Before you pick
Most games top out at four players, so a group of eight or more has fewer choices. The games here are built for larger lobbies, where rounds are quick and being knocked out early doesn't mean sitting around for long.
Large groups usually play online. Before game night, agree on a voice chat and make sure everyone has the game installed, because waiting for downloads is the usual way these evenings stall.
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