Party games for instant fun this holiday

National holidays are a perfect opportunity to get together for a good time. Whether you’re hanging out with family or spending time with friends new and old, these games have you covered. In each of these top party picks, anyone can get involved – no controllers, TVs, or hassle required.

Nothing says fun like ostracizing your friends and in Out of the Loop that's your chief concern. Answer silly questions to deduce a secret word and then work out who among you has no idea what you're talking about. Games are short (no more than 10 minutes) so you can play it anywhere and thankfully nobody will feel left out for too long.

In this social guessing game, each round presents one player – the psychic – with a highlighted zone on a spectrum. It could be somewhere between "cute" and "scary". Since the other players can’t see the highlighted zone, the psychic must name something to guide the other players towards the middle – like "tiger". Even if you're not on the same wavelength, it's sure to get everyone talking.

If you're looking for a more active party game, Bounden tangles two players into an instant ballet. You and a partner grip either end of the device, performing a guided dance of twists and turns in one of eight movements choreographed by Dutch National Ballet’s Ernst Meisner. Regardless of if you have the grace of a swan or a sloth, it’s a great way to get up, get moving, and get laughing.

Deception and deceit await in this social stealth game made for five or more players. Split into two teams – Service agents and hidden VIRUS agents – it's down to players to deduce who are the hidden VIRUS agents among them. The twist is, those sneaky agents know exactly who's on what team and can use everything in their power to evade capture, even throwing their fellow teammates under the bus.