Hobbies And Interests
Twenty Questions
This simple game can be played anywhere and requires no special materials such as pen, paper or board pieces. The object of the game is to identify a person or object in less than 20 questions. One person thinks of a object or person and keeps it a secret. Taking turns, the other players ask questions to try to guess what it is. The questions must be phrased is such a way as to elicit a simple "yes" or "no" response. Players must make a correct guess in less than 20 questions. This game encourages deductive reasoning by making players phrase each new question more efficiently based on the response of each previous one.
Truth or Dare
Truth or dare is a popular game with teenagers. It requires no special materials and can be played anywhere. A player starts the game by asking another player to select whether he wants a "truth" or "dare." If "truth" is chosen, the first player asks a question, which the second player must answer. Adding to the game's fun is that the questions are meant to be silly or slightly embarrassing. If the player chooses a "dare" he must take on a daring action. When the second player completes the truth or dare, she can choose another player to question. Another version of this game is Animal, Vegetable, Mineral in which the game starts by establishing which of the three categories the questions are based on.
Trivial Pursuit
This trivia-based game requires a special board and pieces and can be played with multiple players. The board can be purchased in many retail outlets. Players move around the board upon rolling a dice and land on different color blocks. Each landing block is color-coded with different subjects of general knowledge and popular culture questions. Players must answer a question associated with the color they land in. A correct answer allows them to play again and continue answering more questions. The object of the game is to answer questions correctly from each designated category on designated spots on the board.