Informal Dinner Party Games: Questions

The best way to spark conversation among guests, whether they be old chums or newly introduced, is to quiz them.

The possibilities are endless and easy. For general, thought-provoking competition, play Trivial Pursuit, and take the board out of the equation by dispersing piles of cards across the tabletop.

If the party has a theme, questions can follow suit--a romantic Valentine's Day couples gathering might instigate a Newlyweds Game-style test, foodies might want to eat and challenge each other’s knowledge of ingredients, or a country's cuisine can be accompanied by a discussion of its current events.

Simplest of all are Table Topics--boxed sets of cards for a fun, young spin on dinner conversations.