GAMES FOR BORED ADULTS
GAMES FOR BORED ADULTS
CHALLENGES. COMPETITIONS. ACTIVITIES. DRINKING.
By Ian Gittins
Ebury Press, an imprint of Ebury Publishing 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road
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First published by Ebury Press in 2016
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ISBN 9781785033063
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Lethal Lizard 90
Looking for Bubble 91
Celebrity Salad 92
Blowfish 94
Balloon Tennis 95
STAG
PARTY GAMES
Mr President 101
Dare Cards 102
Jack the Lads 104
Different Strokes 105
Guy Garvey 106
Text Maniac 107
I Am the Fly 108
Crap Cocktails 109
Panty Loons 110
Your Chariot Awaits 112
Peggy Mitchell 113
Shark Attack 114
Trade Off 115
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The content of this book is a humorous guide to games. It is intended for adult use only, and it is expected that readers will drink responsibly and avoid any behaviour that may pose a risk to themselves or others. The publishers disclaim, as far as the law allows, any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use, or misuse, of the information contained in this book.
There are people who say that games are childish things that belong at children’s parties. These people are wrong.
Games are far too important to be wasted on children.
Being an adult can be pretty boring. We all waste half of our lives doing ‘grown-up’ things such as commuting to work or filling in tax returns. We all need a bit of light relief – and that is where games come in.
Games are great fun. Playing them can keep you young (and yes, maybe slightly childish). Games can break the ice, keep you mentally alert, make the party go with a swing, and – this is the important bit – help to stave off boredom.
Games for Bored Adults is packed with games to help ease you through dull social situations and liven up enjoyable ones even more. It has top tips for getting parties started, surviving never-ending Christmases with