The Dictionary Game
Mind Games Individual Couch Games Icebreakers Indoor
- Players: 2 or more
- Duration: 15 - 20 min
- Free to play
- Age: 12+
How to play
One person selects a word from the dictionary, and everyone else must come up with a definition for it. The person who chose the word reads out the real definition, and the person with the most creative or funny definition wins a point.
What you'll need
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