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Mom gives the classic 'Guess Who?' game a hilarious twist by using members of her family

This is now the only way to play Guess Who.

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A great way to have fun while making fun of your family.

Nearly all of us, ahem, of a certain age, are familiar with the gameGuess Who?, where you ask leading questions like, “Does this person wear glasses?” until only one character remains. While there have been some tweaks to make these characters more diverse, the general array has stayed the same more or less—so much so that several savvy players have come up with hacks to always win the game.

But what about creating your own customized Guess Who? board, using members of your own family? For Katie Fillmore, it became a unique and fun bonding opportunity–not to mention provided some welcome belly laughs.

In a clip posted to her TikTok, which has racked up close to a million views, we can hear the Filmores cracking up as questions like, “Do we suspect this person is neurodivergent?" and “Would this person enjoy chopping wood?” get thrown around. We also catch a glimpse of family pictures in place of the traditional Guess Who? characters.

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Of course, things only get funnier as the questions become more jabbing, like, “Does this person have a spending problem?” and, “Does this person have all their natural teeth?”

Needless to say, viewers were totally on board with this idea.

“I need to do this with my sibs and cousins,” one person wrote.

Another echoed, “This is the best idea I have ever seen. I’m going to do this for my family as this is our favorite game! Thank you for sharing. This is just epic.”

guess who, guess who family edition, custom guess who games, family games, family board games, best family games, family humor"Could you imagine finding this at a thrift store?" @kators88/TikTok

In fact, several folks shared how they had their own version of this custom Guess Who? game. And one thing always started the same: the guesses were savage. Especially when siblings were involved. That, and everybody always had a blast.

“My sister and I made one of these and the clues were SO FUNNY”

“I’m Mexican. ALL our questions would be severe roasts and everyone would try to one up each other’s roasts.”

“I did this for my wedding with my family members on both sides and my family still plays it once in a while.”

“Oh my god my sister made a whole one of these for the villains in my life it’s so f**king funny.”

“We have one of these for our family and my kids gets BRUTAL with their clues when they play.”

guess who, guess who family edition, custom guess who games, family games, family board games, best family games, family humor"We have this for our family. It's a hoot." @kators88/TikTok

Still a few others admitted they might not have the fortitude to take on such a game.

"The way this game would immediately hurt my feelings. Lol 😂," one person quipped.

"This would immediately turn violent in my family. Especially between my brother and I 😅," another said.

"I am not emotionally robust enough to play this with my family,” confessed a third.

Luckily for Filmore, it’s been nothing but a good time for her and her family. In an interview with People, she shared how it actually brought her family closer together.

"It felt amazing seeing how much joy it brought us—not just during gameplay, but afterward as we talked about memories tied to each photo. It’s not just about playing—it’s about creating lasting memories together."

As for anyone thinking of creating their own family edition of Guess Who?, Fillmore advises: "Don’t overthink it! Embrace imperfections—they’re what make it personal and fun."

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Have you heard of Sway? The game is turning family time into something totally positive.

Games are often the best medicine for life's troubles.

Margaret Marshall and Rachael Kauffung have found a delightful way of dealing with all the negative news from the past 12 to 18 months.

The two friends, who first met as co-workers at Amazon, have a major yen for games of all kinds and began holding weekly game nights as a way to de-stress.

In looking for new games to play, however, they noticed a lack of options that left everyone feeling good at the end of the night. Popular indie card game Cards Against Humanity brands itself "the party game for horrible people" while other games like Risk or Monopoly pit players against each other. Even games like Pandemic that require player collaboration to win can be kind of a downer at a time when Zika and Ebola have been part of the global conversation.

So the friends created a brand new game, one designed to make people feel good.

They called it Sway: A Game of Debate and Silver Linings.

Unlike other games, where players weigh worst-case scenarios or fight over hypothetical boardwalks while trying not to go broke or land in jail, players win Sway through the power of positive thinking.

Photo via Sway, used with permission.

In each round of the game, players go head-to-head in 30-second debates on various topics (both silly and serious) and win if they can “sway” the judge for the round. The twist? Players can only use positive arguments.

Oh, and occasionally players are challenged to present their arguments in Scottish accents or while doing a challenging yoga pose to get extra points. And when you win, you do a happy dance.

Just kidding. Dancing is totally optional. Photo via Sway creators, used with permission.

In the spirit of positivity and silver linings, Kauffung and Marshall have also decided to donate part of the game's profits to a charitable cause.

Image via B+ Foundation.

Kauffung's father, who recently lost his own battle with cancer, had always been passionate about fighting pediatric cancer. So for every game purchased, Silver Linings Games (the company that makes Sway) will donate $1 to B+ Foundation, an organization that supports families of kids with cancer.

Marshall and Kauffung hope playing Sway helps people remember that there's more to life than winning or being right — and that there's a silver lining to everything.

"[Sway is] not about winning or being right," Marshall and Kauffung explain in an email. "It's about silliness and silver linings and having a good time with people you care about (even if you disagree with them)."

As someone who recently played Sway for the first time, I can honestly say it's super easy to learn, definitely challenging, and filled with unexpected hilarity. It's a great way to dissolve tensions that may have built up between families and friends without letting competitive gameplay bring out the worst in you.

Not to mention, there was a study conducted at the University of North Carolina that found consistent positive thinking can make you happier, healthier, and more productive.

Photo via Sway creators, used with permission.

Whatever your way of reflecting on the positive things in life may be, it's important to remember how many reasons you have to laugh, cheer, and embrace the people around you. After all, it's hard to be mad when you're watching your friend try to explain the benefits of arachnophobia in a thick Boston accent — because that is not easy, but it is hilarious.

Want to learn more? Here's a fun video from the creators about Sway:

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