Life of the Party
Party game night checklist
A short list to run a party game night that does not stall. Print it, save it, or follow it from your phone.
A good game night runs on a little prep and a plan for when energy dips. This checklist covers both. Work down the list before guests arrive, then use the rotation to keep the room playing once they do.
Before guests arrive
- Charge one phone to host the games.
- Download Life of the Party so the modes are ready offline.
- Pick a quiet corner or table where the group can gather around the phone.
- Decide a rough start time so the night has a shape.
- Have drinks and snacks set out so nobody wanders off mid-round.
Opening the night
- Start with First To Last To. It needs no setup and pulls the room together fast.
- Run two or three quick rounds while latecomers arrive.
- Move to Guess That Word once the group is warm and wants something meatier.
- Pass the phone every turn so everyone plays instead of watching.
Keeping it going
- Switch modes before the current one fades, not after.
- Rotate energy: a word round, then a music round, then a dare round.
- Use Sing That Song when the room loves music and wants a break from wordplay.
- Bring in Card Roulette later, once the group is loose and wants chaos. Agree on a pass rule first.
When the party goes quiet
- Reopen First To Last To. It restarts a stalled room in seconds.
- Give the group one thing to do at once instead of forcing conversation.
- Read the room: go louder with a dare round, or calmer with a word round.
Ready to run game night?
Download Life of the Party on the App Store and work down the checklist above.
Checklist questions
What do I need for a party game night?
One charged phone with Life of the Party downloaded, a spot for the group to gather, and a rough start time. The games run offline on one phone you pass around.
How do I keep a game night from stalling?
Switch modes before the current one fades and rotate the energy: a word round, a music round, a dare round. Reopen First To Last To if the room goes quiet.
Can I print this checklist?
Yes. Use your browser's print option to print it or save it as a PDF. The page is laid out to print cleanly on one sheet.