Talent Show

Age Range

How Many Players

Rating

Play Time?

4+

G-R

1-4 Hours

A family talent show night is a great way for families, of any age, to come together, share their passions, and celebrate each other's skills where each family member prepares a talent to share, such as singing, dancing, playing an instrument, telling jokes, performing magic tricks, or reciting poetry. The performances can be individual or group acts, and there can be different categories or age groups to make it more fair and fun.

SETUP OF THE
GAME

Ways to Play

Theme-based Talent Show: Create a theme for the talent show, such as "Movie Night" or "Around the World." Each family member can choose a talent that fits the theme, such as singing a song from a movie soundtrack or performing a dance from a specific country.

Blind Auditions: Have family members perform behind a curtain or with their back to the audience. The audience can only judge the performance based on the talent, without any bias towards the performer's appearance or identity.

Random Performance Selection: Use a random selection method, such as drawing names from a hat or using a spinning wheel, to determine the order of performances. This will add an element of surprise and unpredictability to the talent show.

Impromptu Performances: Assign a random talent to each family member, and give them a short amount of time to prepare their performance. This can lead to some hilarious and unexpected moments, and will test the performers' creativity and adaptability.

Guest Judges: Invite a few friends or neighbors to be guest judges for the talent show. This will add a new perspective to the judging process and make the event more exciting for everyone.

Create categories that cover a variety of topics, such as history, sports, pop culture, and current events, and award points to the family member with the most correct answers.