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Duels
Duels are quick and easy to get. Two players face off while the group watches. Perfect when you want to pick up the pace.
121 challenges
A dance-off without music
Two players dance for 30 seconds each, then the group votes. Choose a clear judging rule and use a seated version when space is limited.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: 30-second final
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: 30-second final. Each do a short monologue about tonight. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: a third person chooses an object in the room
Duel between a player and another player: a third person chooses an object in the room. You have 20 seconds each to find one everyday use and one completely …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: a third person thinks of a whole number from one to twenty
Duel between a player and another player: a third person thinks of a whole number from one to twenty. Ask one yes-or-no question each, then guess together on a …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: argue for an eight-day week and a six-day week respectively
Duel between a player and another player: argue for an eight-day week and a six-day week respectively. Give two concrete consequences in 20 seconds each. The …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: bid from one to five on how many uses for an empty cardboard box you can explain in 20 seconds
Duel between a player and another player: bid from one to five on how many uses for an empty cardboard box you can explain in 20 seconds. Take turns raising the …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Charades duel
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Charades duel. Act out a movie in 10 seconds. The other guesses. Switch. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: choose a word used during the round
Duel between a player and another player: choose a word used during the round. Each explain that same word first to a child and then to a very solemn expert, …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Create a short cheer for the evening crew
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Create a short cheer for the evening crew. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Create a short sound signature for Gubbrunda
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Create a short sound signature for Gubbrunda. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Create a super short fairy tale that ends with "the end"
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Create a super short fairy tale that ends with "the end". Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Dance duel, 15 seconds each
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Dance duel, 15 seconds each. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: defend pineapple on pizza and ketchup on pasta respectively, for 20 seconds each
Duel between a player and another player: defend pineapple on pizza and ketchup on pasta respectively, for 20 seconds each. Only argue the merits of your own …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Describe each other like a movie trailer
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Describe each other like a movie trailer. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Describe your city with three adjectives
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Describe your city with three adjectives. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Describe your drink in three words
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Describe your drink in three words. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Describe yourself in three words
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Describe yourself in three words. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: design a door for a very forgetful dragon
Duel between a player and another player: design a door for a very forgetful dragon. Present one solution each in 20 seconds. The group votes for the one that …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Draw a simple figure in the air with your finger
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Draw a simple figure in the air with your finger. The other guesses. Switch roles.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Draw an emoji in the air
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Draw an emoji in the air. The other guesses. Switch. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: each build a bridge from winter to ice cream using exactly three linking words
Duel between a player and another player: each build a bridge from winter to ice cream using exactly three linking words. Every step must have a clear …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each choose an emoji that describes tonight
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Each choose an emoji that describes tonight. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: each choose an event from the round and make a newspaper headline in exactly six words
Duel between a player and another player: each choose an event from the round and make a newspaper headline in exactly six words. Explain it in one sentence. …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each do a short dance for 10 seconds
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Each do a short dance for 10 seconds. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each do an animal sound impression
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Each do an animal sound impression. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: each invent a solution to socks disappearing in the laundry
Duel between a player and another player: each invent a solution to socks disappearing in the laundry. Your opponent may ask one critical question, answered in …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each make a face that means "surprised"
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Each make a face that means "surprised". Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: each propose how the group could host a party for one invisible guest
Duel between a player and another player: each propose how the group could host a party for one invisible guest. Include a welcome, an activity and an ending in …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: each propose one rule for an imaginary sequel to the game
Duel between a player and another player: each propose one rule for an imaginary sequel to the game. Base it on something that happened this round and explain …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: each retell an amusing moment from the round as a calm weather bulletin
Duel between a player and another player: each retell an amusing moment from the round as a calm weather bulletin. You have 20 seconds each and must include one …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each say a reason why the other is a good teammate
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Each say a reason why the other is a good teammate. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each say a sentence starting with "In your city..."
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Each say a sentence starting with "In your city...". Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each say a short compliment about the place
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Each say a short compliment about the place. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each say a short poem about tonight
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Each say a short poem about tonight. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each say a short toast to your city
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Each say a short toast to your city. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each say an ad line for an imaginary product
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Each say an ad line for an imaginary product. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each say one thing you want to do next time
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Each say one thing you want to do next time. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Each tell a 20-second story that ends with the word "cheers"
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Each tell a 20-second story that ends with the word "cheers". Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: estimate when fifteen seconds have passed
Duel between a player and another player: estimate when fifteen seconds have passed. Someone outside the duel keeps time; each of you says stop without seeing …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Finger duel 1-5
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Finger duel 1-5. Highest wins. Best of three.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Follow a simple clapped rhythm
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Follow a simple clapped rhythm. First to miss the beat loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Give each other a superhero title
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Give each other a superhero title. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Hold a half squat
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Hold a half squat. First to drop loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Improvise a short lyric about your city
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Improvise a short lyric about your city. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: interview each other for 20 seconds each without the person answering saying yes or no
Duel between a player and another player: interview each other for 20 seconds each without the person answering saying yes or no. Count forbidden words. The …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Make a sound effect for a car
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Make a sound effect for a car. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Make up a short rhyme about your city
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Make up a short rhyme about your city. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Make up a short slogan for tonight's theme
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Make up a short slogan for tonight's theme. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Make up a short slogan for your city
Duel between a player and another player: Make up a short slogan for your city. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Mirror
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Mirror. a player does slow moves, another player mirrors for 20 seconds. Switch. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name countries that start with a vowel
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name countries that start with a vowel. Take turns until someone gets stuck.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name five things in a living room
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Name five things in a living room. 10 seconds each.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name five words with double letters
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name five words with double letters. 15 seconds each.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name four sports in 10 seconds
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Name four sports in 10 seconds. Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name movies with a one-syllable title
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name movies with a one-syllable title. 15 seconds each.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name songs with the word "night"
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Name songs with the word "night". 15 seconds each.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name Swedish cities in turn
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name Swedish cities in turn. First to repeat or get stuck loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three fruits that start with the same letter
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Name three fruits that start with the same letter. Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three music genres
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name three music genres. Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three things in a kitchen
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Name three things in a kitchen. Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three things that are round
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name three things that are round. Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three things you can find in a backpack
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Name three things you can find in a backpack. Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three things you do on a pier
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name three things you do on a pier. Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three TV series in 15 seconds
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Name three TV series in 15 seconds.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Name three words that start with "sk"
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Name three words that start with "sk". Fastest wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Quick charades
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Quick charades. Act out a job without words. The other guesses. Switch. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Quick question duel
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Quick question duel. Ask each other three fast questions. Group votes on best pace.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Quick rap about evening vibes
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Quick rap about evening vibes. 15 seconds each.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Quickfire
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Quickfire. Name five things that belong in tonight. First wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Rap one line about tonight
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Rap one line about tonight. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Rhythm clap
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Rhythm clap. a player claps a 4-beat pattern, another player copies. Switch roles. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Rock-paper-scissors in silence
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Rock-paper-scissors in silence. Best of three.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Say "cheers" in different languages
Here's the challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Say "cheers" in different languages. Most in 15 seconds wins.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Say a slogan that fits evening vibes
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Say a slogan that fits evening vibes. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: silently choose an everyday chore and describe it as an outrageously expensive luxury service in two sentences
Duel between a player and another player: silently choose an everyday chore and describe it as an outrageously expensive luxury service in two sentences. Then …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Smile without laughing for 20 seconds
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Smile without laughing for 20 seconds. First to giggle loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: someone outside the duel invents a separate list of five short everyday words for each of you
Duel between a player and another player: someone outside the duel invents a separate list of five short everyday words for each of you. They read your list …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: someone outside the duel invents two short sentences, each with an obvious logical mistake, such as an empty box being full
Duel between a player and another player: someone outside the duel invents two short sentences, each with an obvious logical mistake, such as an empty box being …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Sound duel
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Sound duel. Create a short jingle for the group. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Stand completely still for 30 seconds
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Stand completely still for 30 seconds. First to move loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Stand on one leg and count down from 20
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Stand on one leg and count down from 20. First to lose balance loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Stare for 20 seconds
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Stare for 20 seconds. First to look away loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Switch accents for 20 seconds each
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Switch accents for 20 seconds each. Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Walk three steps with a napkin on your head
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Walk three steps with a napkin on your head. First to drop it loses.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Who can best sum up the evening in three words
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Who can best sum up the evening in three words? Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Who can get the biggest cheer from the group with a short gesture
Quick one: Duel between a player and another player: Who can get the biggest cheer from the group with a short gesture? Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Who can give the most heartfelt toast to the group
Small challenge: Duel between a player and another player: Who can give the most heartfelt toast to the group? Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Who can hold a smile the longest without laughing
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Who can hold a smile the longest without laughing? 20 seconds.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Who can say the most positive things about tonight in 15 seconds
Your move: Duel between a player and another player: Who can say the most positive things about tonight in 15 seconds?
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Who can say the most words that rhyme with "day"
Try this: Duel between a player and another player: Who can say the most words that rhyme with "day"? 15 seconds each.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: Who gives the most convincing "I'm late" excuse
Let's do it: Duel between a player and another player: Who gives the most convincing "I'm late" excuse? Group votes.
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: you run rival hotels for cats
Duel between a player and another player: you run rival hotels for cats. Describe a room, breakfast and your complaints service in 20 seconds each. The group …
Read the challengeDuel between a player and another player: your opponent chooses an everyday word, such as shower or bus
Duel between a player and another player: your opponent chooses an everyday word, such as shower or bus. Explain it in 20 seconds without using the letter s in …
Read the challengeFinger duel: hold up 1-5 at the same time, highest wins
Try this: Finger duel: hold up 1-5 at the same time, highest wins. Best of three.
Read the challengeQuick duel: rock-paper-scissors without using hands (just words)
Small challenge: Quick duel: rock-paper-scissors without using hands (just words).
Read the challengeRock-paper-scissors with your feet (say it with words)
Try this: Rock-paper-scissors with your feet (say it with words). Best of three.
Read the challengeRock, paper, scissors
Small challenge: Rock, paper, scissors. Best of three.
Read the challengeRock, paper, scissors with eye contact
Your move: Rock, paper, scissors with eye contact. Best of three.
Read the challengeSilence duel: if there's a glass, who can hold it perfectly still for 10 seconds
Try this: Silence duel: if there's a glass, who can hold it perfectly still for 10 seconds?
Read the challengeSilence duel: if there's a napkin, who can balance it on their hand the longest
Your move: Silence duel: if there's a napkin, who can balance it on their hand the longest?
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