Creating your own Family Feud game involves straightforward preparation and execution. Follow these practical steps for an engaging experience:
Preparation
Gather essential materials: whiteboard or poster board, markers, index cards, timer, and a buzzer (optional). Designate a host to facilitate rounds.
Create Survey Questions
- Brainstorm themes: Focus on topics like home life, pop culture, or daily routines.
- Craft "Top X" questions: Structure as "Name something people avoid at parties" or "Tell me a common fear."
- Survey participants: Poll 10–20 people independently for each question to gather authentic responses.
Compile Answers
- Rank responses: Tally survey results, assigning points (e.g., 25 points for top answer, descending values for others).
- Prepare answer cards: Write ranked answers on index cards, hiding point values until revealed.
Setup Game Mechanics
- Form teams: Divide players into two groups of 4–6 members.
- Establish rules: Allow three strikes per round; include Fast Money finale with timed individual turns.
- Build the board: Display blank answer slots on the whiteboard, grouped by question.
Game Execution
Host reads questions aloud. Starting team suggests answers; reveal matches from cards, awarding corresponding points. Three incorrect guesses pass control to opponents. Highest-scoring team enters Fast Money: one player answers five questions in 20 seconds, the second responds to the same in 25 seconds without duplicates. Combined 200+ points wins.
Pro Tips
- Use humorous or unexpected topics to boost engagement.
- Pre-test questions to ensure answer variety and clarity.
- Keep score visible throughout for competitive spirit.
