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Jessie White

An entertainment news writer for NBC Insider who loves playing games for entertainment. Jessie might have the worst poker face in the world, but she is undefeated in the art of button mashing.

Articles from Jessie White

Wordle

Wordle

SetupPlayers There is only one Wordle puzzle each day. So if you don’t guess the Wordle of the day, you’ll need to wait till the next day to guess a new word. While Wordle is a beloved online game,  there is no official Wordle app. There are mimics of the game found...

Among Us

Among Us

Among Us SetupPlayers 4-15 players Materials Download the Among Us game on iOS or Android! Setup When playing Among Us with friends, no one knows which team they are on until the game begins. Once the game starts, you’ll learn whether or not you’re a Crewmate or an...

2048

2048

SetupPlayers Single Player  Materials Download the 2048 mobile game on iOS or Android! Objective2048 is an addictively exciting game available on desktop and mobile devices. It might be simple to learn, but 2048 is much trickier to win. The objective of 2048 is to...

Rummikub

Rummikub

SetupPlayers 2-4 Materials Rummikub Game  106 Rummikub Tiles  4 playing racks Tile Pouch Additional Setup Notes Place the Rummikub tiles into the pouch and shuffle them around throughout to ensure they’re mixed well. All players will pick a tile; whoever selects the...

Pinochle

Pinochle

SetupPlayers 2-4 (best if played with two people or two teams of two) Materials Pinochle deck (or create one with two identical card decks) Pen and paper Additional Setup Notes If you choose to design your own Pinochle deck, select 2 decks of cards that have the same...

Cricket (Dart Game)

Cricket (Dart Game)

SetupPlayers 2-4 Materials At least three darts (or more if you don’t wish to share) A dartboard Paper and pen (or a chalkboard and chalk) to keep score Additional Setup Notes Make sure your game of Cricket is set up properly! According to the Darts Regulation...

Old Maid

Old Maid

Setup Players 2-8 Materials Deck of cards   Additional Setup Notes Before playing, select a player to be the designated dealer for the game. The dealer is chosen by each player receiving a card from a shuffled deck; whoever gets the highest card is the first...

Balderdash

Balderdash

Setup Players 5-10+   Materials 1 Game Board 280 Game Cards 1 Answer Sheet Pad 6 Movers 1 Die   Additional Setup Notes Each player selects a colored mover and places it on "Start.” Place the board in the middle of the playing area. Each player should have a...

301

301

Setup Players 2    Materials Dartboard 3 Darts Paper and Pen or Chalkboard and Chalk A afe space for darts   Additional Setup Notes Make sure your game of 301 is set up properly! According to the Darts Regulation Authority, the standard rule for dartboard...

Cranium

Cranium

Setup Players 4+   Players 1 game board 600 cards covering 30 subjects 1 ten-sided die 1 tub of clay 1 timer Pads and pencils 4 play pieces   Additional Setup Notes Before starting the game, players will need to split up into even-numbered teams, choosing a...

Mancala

Mancala

SetupPlayers 2 Materials Mancala Board 48 small stones or “counters” Additional Setup Notes Place 4 stones in each hole except for the larger ovals on the ends, popularly called the ‘mancalas’ or ‘stores.’ The board should be positioned horizontally between both...

20 Questions

20 Questions

Setup Players 2+ Additional Setup Notes It’s best to have a designated player count how many questions have been asked while the group takes turns guessing the mystery topic. With each player’s round, take turns having someone keep a tally of questions.  Objective 20...