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The Nintendo Switch is still the king of the couch. One console, two Joy-Con controllers that split in half, and suddenly you have multiplayer without buying extra gear. But not every great Switch game works for a group of friends standing around your TV. These five do — they are easy to learn, fun for non-gamers, and built for game night.
This is the one to buy if you only buy one. Super Mario Party Jamboree is the biggest Mario Party ever: more than 110 minigames, 22 playable characters, and seven boards — the most the series has ever packed in. Rounds are full of comebacks thanks to luck-based events, which means the non-gamer in your group has a real shot at winning. It also has an online mode for up to 20 players, so the party can keep going after everyone leaves your house. Around $50.
No party game collection is complete without Mario Kart. The Deluxe edition includes 48 tracks, and the Booster Course Pass DLC doubles that to 96 — more than enough variety to keep a whole evening of races feeling fresh. The revamped battle mode is perfect for groups, and Smart Steering lets total beginners stay on the track while veterans race at 200cc. Four-player split-screen just works. Around $50.
