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Adults Only: 5 Fun Campfire Games

Published

6 years ago

February 17, 2020

People partying on the beach during sunset.

When it comes to planning organized fun for adults, it’s not always an easy task. Often we have the most fun when we are flexible, and let a night or a weekend lead us to unexpected places. However, when we go camping with groups of adults, it’s a very different experience to being in the city.

Where in the city you could just head to a different bar or restaurant, or go and catch a film screening, in the great outdoors your options are inevitably limited. But with the right tricks up your sleeve, you and your whole party will still be able to let your hair down. And some of the best ways to relax after a long day hiking and have a laugh are adults-only: campfire games.

Traditional games are often the first things that come to our minds. All of us are used to entertaining ourselves on family holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving by playing these classic games. One of the most popular games of these kids to play amongst adults is charades: where you act out a film, book or movie using only gestures and actions.

You could just play cards while sitting around the campfire… but why not try the hat game?

But, this won’t be news to you. Neither will the other popular traditional game to come up in many lists of camping games for adults: truth and dare. This historic game has been played for centuries but has developed into the modern-day as an excuse for some outrageous activities at parties or around the campfire.

Another category of classic games you can play around the campfire, if you’re looking lubricate your night, are drinking games! Most of us have a few good drinking game ideas up our sleeves, that we bring out in case a group needs an injection of energy. Depending on how well you all know each other, some drinking games around the campfire might suit your group more than others.

If you’re a close group of friends, then how about playing something like never have I ever. Even if drinking isn’t involved, this is a great way to get to know each other better, laugh at in-jokes, and reveal crazy and embarrassing stories about each other.

Or, if your group doesn’t know each other that well, and you’re going camping with your car or you’re spending a long time in one place, what about a version of Pictionary? You can play this in the classic way, using pads of paper or whiteboards, where you divide up into groups, one person draws a mystery word for their group while the rest of their team guess it, and you add up how many words the team can guess in the time allotted. Or, you could opt to play a boozy version of Pictionary, called Tipsy Artist, where in every 20 sends the team hasn’t guessed the right word correctly, the drawer has to drink.

So as we can see, there are plenty of traditional and well-known family games that can be adapted to an adult audience. Of course, we would also always recommend you to take a pack of cards, as this can while away some hours in the evening in a pleasant relaxed way. However, for adults only campfire drinking games, you don’t always want to be pleasant! Sometimes you want to get competitive, crack some jokes, embarrass ourselves and just get silly.

So to help you mix it up, and avoid going straight to the classic games which we all know, like truth or dare or charades, read on. We’ve compiled a list of some excellent adult only campfire games which you might never have heard of before, and which could leave you and your group connecting, bonding, or rolling on the floor laughing.

The Hat Game

The hat game is a fantastic choice for those groups who want to just get a little ridiculous. Its main benefit is that it forces you to be a bit silly, so it can really break the ice, or help you relax and properly let your hair down after a long day hiking. Preparing to play the hat game is super easy, and lightweight, adding hardly any extra weight to the campers backpacks. All you need is some paper and pens – and a hat or bowl.

To start the hat game, each member of your group should take 5 small pieces of paper. On these pieces of paper, you each write 5 words, names or places. These can be funny things, celebrities, politicians, or your favorite camping location. For the most laughs, pick something that relates to your group, an in-joke or a shared interest. Then you each fold up your pieces of paper and place them in the container: a hat, or if you don’t have a hat, a bowl or some other kind of reciprocal.

Your group must now split up into teams. It’s best to play this game in groups of at least 6, so you can split up into two teams of three. For a larger group, you may want to break up into more teams, it’s your choice. The idea of the game is to gain points in different rounds. The first round is similar to articulate, where the reader must describe the words, place or person using words that are not the word on the piece of paper. Set a timer, for 60 seconds, and make a note of how many correct answers each team gets on each round.

To make it harder, only allow the reader one pass if the word is too hard for them to explain. The first player must pass the hat to the next team, and when it comes back to the original team, the next player or next person gets their turn, working your way around the group until the last person, so everyone gets a turn.

Once you get to the end of the articulate round, stop the timer. The team that finished last will now start with the next round: where each team describes the word with just one word (that is not that word). Put all of the pieces of paper, folded up, back in your hat and start again. Once you get to the end of the one-word round, the next round is charades. You must act out the word on the piece of paper, using only gestures, actions or the movements of your body. And then the last round is where this game just gets silly.

Through the three rounds, you’ll start learning the words on the pieces of paper and can remember them for the last round. And you’ll need it. This last round gets even the quietest members of your group laughing. For the last round of the game, the speaker must try and make their team guess the word, name or place using just a noise. And, remembering that you can skip only once, sometimes this becomes straight up raucous.

The wolf game is not for a timid group! Use this game to get into character, be swept away in a story, and develop your collective imagination.

The Wolf Game

The Wolf Game is a great option for groups who want to get a bit imaginative and add some role play to their campfire games. In the wolf game, you all pretend you are members of some remote, rural village, which is often visited by werewolves. If you’re camping in a remote, forested location, this game might just suit your backdrop perfectly, and lead to a wild ride.

First of all, in the wolf game, you need to elect a storyteller. The storyteller should be the member of the group most acquainted with the game, and who is the most subtle, as they are pulling the strings to propel the game of the story along.

The wolf game is divided by days and nights. To start off, the storyteller sets the scene, describing the village, and it’s occupants. The storyteller should be imaginative and creative, setting the scene for the rest of the platers. The storyteller then announces that night has come. All of the players close their eyes. The storyteller remains to stand, and walks around the group.

Before asking everyone to close their eyes, the storyteller will clarify what will happen next. As they walk around the group, they will tap a couple of the players on their heads. One tap means you’re the murderer or the werewolf. Two taps mean you are the angel. And three taps means the player will be the investigator.

The storyteller then announces that the werewolf should wake up. Only the elected werewolf opens their eyes, and looks at the storyteller, pointing to them who they would like to kill. The storyteller then asks the werewolf to close their eyes. The storyteller then asks the angel to open their eyes. The angel is asked to indicate whose life they would like to save. The angel goes back to sleep. Eventually, the storyteller invites all the players to wake up, and open their eyes, and announces that in the night one of the villagers has been eaten!

If the angel had saved the life of the chosen villager, then no-one was killed that night. But still, during the allocated day-time of the game, the villagers must decide who is the werewolf. They can do this by asking questions of different people. Like: what were you doing last night? Do you have an alibi?

The detective may sneak a peek of the werewolf during the night. But this player must be careful! If they reveal their identity at any point during the game, it’s likely that the werewolf will target them next time. They must subtly steer the arguments amongst the villagers, suggesting new pieces of evidence that incriminate the werewolf.

After a few rounds of night and day, and the storyteller waving the tale, eventually, the villagers will work out who the werewolf is. Each day in the game they can vote on who they think the werewolf is. If they think they’ve got the answer right, they can choose to hang one of the villagers in the game. If they get the guess right, the game stops there. If they don’t, you’re one player down!

And this is the reason why this is such an excellent game to play with adults, especially around a campfire. Around a campfire, you want to be transported, and connect with each other, especially if you’re surrounded by a picturesque forest. The wolf game requires you all to use your imagination, to role-play a part, and to believe in the story. It forces you to work together, using your collective logic to work out who the werewolf might be.

It can also lead to a lot of hilarious mistakes or tricks. If you want to get even more imaginative with it, especially if you have a big group, you could choose to introduce more characters to the game, like a town mayor, or another character you come up with.

Having a good laugh while playing some adult games is what it’s all about.

Make Me Laugh

Make me laugh is a great option if you want a simpler game, that doesn’t last as long, but will get everyone giggling before bed. Make me laugh is a simple game where two players sit opposite from each other, and make faces or strange looks at their opponent, in an effort to make them laugh first.

The first person to laugh loses, and the winner takes another challenger until only the champion remains. This is the ultimate stare-down game, where no player is left without a laugh. If you have a couple of more serious members of your group, this is a great way to see how far you can stretch them, and what will make them crack!

Name That Tune

Another great short, simple game to play around the campfire is Name that Tune. One way to play it is in a similar style to the hat game. One player in each team stands up and sings or hums a song. Their teammates must guess which song it is, and by which artist and the group must make a note of how many correct answers each team gets for each round.

One hilarious way to make this game more hard is to put something in your mouth as you’re playing. Whether it be some of your drink, or a marshmallow or s’ more, watching people struggling trying to hum the tune will et all of your group in fits of laughter.

Or another, more quiz-like option, is to play this game with a quizmaster. This is a great option for groups of friends who like to get really competitive with each other. You can divide your group into two teams, and elect a quizmaster. They will play the intro to a song, maybe just 5 or 10 seconds, depending on how difficult the songs are to guess, and the teams must guess the title and artist of the song.

The team with the most correct answers win. With all of these games, to make them more fun, you might want to think of a prize that the winner can win or a forfeit for the loser. Preferably something slightly embarrassing, but very funny. This is a great game to play on a long camping trip, especially if you bring with you a wireless speaker.

People standing around a campfire at night.

Our biggest piece of advice when it comes to campfire games for adults is: don’t be boring. Don’t just play the same old games, use your imagination, and try something new.

Poker

Playing poker while camping is about as American as you can get it! This classic card game is simple to learn… and impossible to master. That makes it challenging for beginners and experts alike.

Everyone loves to bluff their friends and loved ones, or play it safe and win a big pot with a strong hand like pocket aces.

Final Verdict:

As we have mentioned, there are many classic games that everyone knows, and that comes out at many an adult party. These party games include charades, two truths, and a lie, twenty questions, mafia, would you rather, never have I ever, and truth or dare. These games can be super fun at the campsite, just like a card game with a deck of cards can be. However, we all already know these games. We’ve played them all at parties and family gatherings for years.

So what we’ve offered to you are our favorite, tried and tested, pick of adult-only campfire games. These games are good for large groups or medium-sized groups mainly. These fun games are divided into short and long. The two long games, the hat game, and the wolf game will occupy you for ages, and bring the group along on a ride together, using either your teamwork or your collective humor. Name that tune and make me laugh are both great, short and fun campfire games, which make ideal camping activities, as they’re a good, quick way to blow off steam and have a laugh after a long day hiking.

Bonus tip: If you’re planning a camping party, watch this useful video for some ideas of the best party games to play!

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How to Take Your Own Internet to Outdoor Events

Published

1 month ago

October 18, 2025

Jonas Muthoni

You’ve got the permits, the lineup, the stage design, and the crowd — but when it comes to WiFi, outdoor events can turn from dream festivals to data dead zones in minutes. Reliable connectivity is now as essential as power or sound. Whether it’s a music festival streaming to TikTok, a food fair using mobile POS systems, or a corporate brand activation relying on live dashboards, the internet connection is what keeps the gears turning.

But the truth is this: counting on venue WiFi at a large outdoor event is a gamble. Hundreds of devices fighting for the same bandwidth can jam up the signal before the headliner gets on stage. Public networks only have one backhaul connection, so your production crew, security cameras, and vendors could all be fighting with concert-goers streaming YouTube in the crowd.

So, if your aspiration is to keep the event chugging along like clockwork, the genius move is to bring your own internet — designed specifically for the occasion, private, and controlled by your event staff.

Why Venue WiFi Fails When Crowds Arrive

Let’s start with the numbers. According to Cisco’s 2024 Annual Internet Report, the average person now connects four to six devices at live events — phones, wearables, tablets, scanners, and streaming gear. Multiply that by 5,000 or 50,000 people, and you’re looking at a digital traffic jam.

Outdoor locations have a very minimal amount of wired infrastructure. The majority utilize older systems or common fiber links, which were not designed for thousands of users at once. When the signal is over-stretched, latency increases, access points fail, and the network grinds to a halt.

For event organizers, this is not only inconvenient — it’s a safety and revenue gamble. POS terminals won’t work. QR ticket scanners crawl. Even backup communication programs freeze.

The Smarter Solution: Creating Your Own Network

Constructing a stand-alone network for an outside event may seem daunting, but technology has made it relatively achievable. Instead of relying on one provider or tower, professional crews now use several sources of the internet to deliver redundancy and stability.

Outdoor WiFi specialists use multi-carrier cellular bonding, satellite uplinks, and WAN smoothing to keep traffic consistent even when one source is down. It’s a lot like having several water pipes feed one tank — if one pipe gets stopped up, others keep the flow consistent.

The best configuration depends on three variables:

Location: Urban park, remote valley, rooftop, or open desert all have different signal profiles and line-of-sight challenges.
Bandwidth Demand: Are you providing power to a 50-person AV crew or streaming to a million online viewers?
Duration: A day-long music festival versus a week-long brand tour will change the way you plan power, cooling, and redundancy.

Professional crews will often pre-deploy with site surveys — gauging carrier strength, spectrum congestion, and potential sources of interference such as LED walls or nearby broadcast towers.

Lessons from the Field

Outdoor WiFi would be a niche specialty, but in today’s world it’s simply part and parcel of modern event production. In the last decade, TradeShowInternet’s teams have helped support hundreds of big outdoor festivals and corporate activations, and there have been a few hard-won lessons along the way.

There was the time crews climbed a half mile up the flank of a Santa Fe mountain with over 200 pounds of gear to put in a solar-powered relay antenna for Red Bull’s Guinness World Record truck jump. A second assignment involved digging cable trenches through snake country in Los Angeles for Christian Dior’s fashion show.

When Univision taped La Banda on the beach in Miami, technicians climbed a 20-foot truss into a lightning storm to raise antennas. These are probably war stories, but they represent reality: each outdoor location introduces its own wildcards. Wind, weather, terrain, and local RF noise all push the limits of planning.

The lesson? Experience is as important as gear. Knowing when to use additional directional antennas, when to flip to satellite failover, or how to protect a router from 100-degree heat isn’t something you can read in a manual.

The Technical Side: How Redundant Networks Keep Events Alive

This is how seasoned outdoor internet crews engineer reliability into temporary networks:

Multi-Carrier Bonding: Equipment stitches together data from multiple cellular carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.) to maximize bandwidth and fill signal gaps.

WAN Smoothing: Packets are duplicated and relayed on secondary paths to prevent noticeable drops or hiccups in live streams.
Satellite Integration: Especially when out at remote sites or in mountain events where cell phone reception is spotty.
5G + LTE Hybrid Units: Combining newer high-bandwidth 5G networks with more predictable LTE offers well-rounded throughput.
Portable Mesh Access Points: Create overlapping areas of WiFi that eliminate dead spots across vast grounds or over tented locations.
Power & Weather Protection: Ranging from Pelican case enclosures to solar power solutions, all of which ensure uptime regardless of adverse weather conditions.

It’s a multi-layer strategy — not one device straining the load, but several working in tandem to handle bandwidth, robustness, and coverage.

Why Your Vendors, AV Staff, and Guests All Need Their Own Network Layer

External events normally have three distinct user communities that require the internet:

Production and AV Personnel – operation of live feeds, mixing panels, lighting, and communications programs.
Vendors and POS Devices – card transaction processing, QR menus, and inventory software.
Guests and Media – posting, uploading, or taking part in brand interaction activity.

Mixing them all on one open WiFi is risky. It provides security vulnerabilities and causes too much congestion. The preferred method is network segmentation, creating separate virtual networks that prioritize mission-critical traffic (production, POS, security cameras) and restrict non-mission-critical use like social browsing.

This is exactly how professional outdoor WiFi & Internet solution companies like TradeShowInternet build event systems. They design bespoke topologies that match the unique demands of every event, whether a food festival, marathon, or big corporate activation.

Budgeting and Planning: What Organizers Should Know

According to EventMB’s 2024 Event Technology Report, 73% of event planners say maintaining a reliable connection is important to attendee happiness, yet less than half have a standalone internet budget in place upfront while planning. That’s a recipe for last-minute scrambling.

For all to run smoothly, the network plan needs to be created alongside stage design and power planning — not an afterthought.

Some planning advice:

Start early: Conduct site surveys at least 30 days ahead of the event.
Prioritize wired backbones: Use fiber or Ethernet in production areas whenever possible.
Segregate guest WiFi: Utilize bandwidth caps or sponsored captive portals to control usage.
Redundancy: Cellular + satellite bonding is well worth the investment for mission-critical space.
Post-event review: Collect performance data to inform next year’s plan.

Real-World Use Cases

Outdoor connectivity is not just for music festivals. It’s a necessity for:

Marathons and triathlons – for timing chips, live maps, and emergency co-ordination.
Outdoor conferences or summits – where executives require office-grade internet to make presentations.
Food truck festivals and markets – all vendors need POS access.
Film and TV productions – production villages rely on low-latency connections for uploads.
Races and motorsport events – telemetry, live scoring, and media streaming.

Each of these environments needs a different trade-off among coverage area, upload speed, and mobility.

Why Experience Matters for Outdoor Internet Installations

Each outdoor location is unique. Trees, humidity, metal buildings, even bodies of water can affect wireless performance. Having individuals who’ve done hundreds of installations means fewer surprises and faster repairs when something unexpected happens.

That’s where TradeShowInternet, a leading outdoor WiFi & Internet solution company, comes in. The company has built up networks on deserts, beaches, helipads, mountain ridges, and pop-up brand villages — keeping organizers, vendors, and AV teams connected wherever the event is hosted.

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Outdoor Event WiFi: The New Backbone of Open-Air Experiences

Published

1 month ago

October 17, 2025

Jonas Muthoni

A concert in the canyon. A film night under desert stars. A bustling waterfront food festival with 10,000 guests. Across the country, outdoor events are turning parks, coastlines, forests, and fields into memorable destinations. But there’s one service now as essential as power, permits, and porta-potties: outdoor event WiFi.

Whether for ticket scanning, mobile POS systems, sponsor activations, or live-streaming performances, WiFi for outdoor events has become the invisible support that keeps everything running. Without it, payments stall, communication falters, and digital engagement stops.

Why Outdoor Event WiFi Is Mission-Critical

The outdoor events sector, from farmers’ markets to endurance races, is growing quickly. Allied Market Research predicts global festival revenues will exceed $50B by 2030. These venues offer unique charm, but they also pose a challenge: a lack of built-in internet infrastructure.

“Outside doesn’t mean offline,” says Emma Castillo, a production manager for festivals, film nights, and open-air corporate launches. “We rely on temporary internet for outdoor events to manage our security communications, allow vendors to keep selling, and ensure our livestreams don’t drop.”

Cellular service can struggle with the demands of thousands of devices. Some remote locations may not have any service at all. That’s where outdoor event WiFi solutions come in—portable, scalable, and designed for unpredictable weather.

How Outdoor Internet Keeps Events Moving

Today’s outdoor events rely on connectivity in ways that go far beyond letting guests post on social media:

Mobile POS & Cashless Payments – No signal means lost revenue for vendors.
RFID & Access Control – Real-time validation at gates and VIP areas.
Streaming & Social Content – From TikTok reels to sponsor livestreams.
Sponsor Engagement – QR contests, AR activations, and digital signage updates.
Safety & Logistics – Staff communication, emergency alerts, GPS tracking.

A recent Event Manager Blog study found 63% of sponsors now require guaranteed internet access before committing. Attendees want it too; more than half say connectivity is a key factor in their event satisfaction.

Outdoor Event WiFi Solutions in Action: “Lights on the Lake”

In June, the lakeside town of Lakeshore hosted a three-day open-air film festival. The views were stunning, but no wired internet was available, and mobile service barely worked.

The technical crew set up:

Multi-carrier 5G bonding for vendor and guest networks
Long-range weatherproof access points covering the pier and food court
A private secure network for organizers and emergency staff
A satellite uplink for backup

The festival processed thousands of transactions, streamed Q&A sessions with international filmmakers, and even operated a live voting app without a single connectivity failure.

Industry Perspective: Connectivity as a Core Utility

According to WiFit founder Matt Cicek, changes in event technology priorities have been significant:

“Five years ago, internet at an outdoor event was seen as a nice-to-have. Now, it’s as essential as running water and electricity. From safety coordination to sponsor returns, there’s too much at stake to leave it to chance.”

The Future of Temporary Internet for Outdoor Events

As events become more complex, WiFi for outdoor events from service providers like WiFit will play an even larger role. Expect advancements like:

Solar-powered network kits for sustainable operations
AI-managed bandwidth that adjusts to real-time crowd size
Edge computing for instant AR and interactive attractions

For event planners, the message is clear: the quality of your internet connection is as important as your stage, lighting, or sound system. The next time you’re booking a venue, remember—the crowd may be watching the performers, but they’re also looking at their screens. They expect both to work perfectly.

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Gear You Should Snag for the Great Outdoors This Season

Published

1 year ago

September 25, 2024

Caleb Cole

Outdoor enthusiasts know that having the right gear can make all the difference. Whether you’re hiking, camping, hunting, or engaging in any other outdoor activity, quality equipment ensures not only safety but also a better overall experience. As we head into a new season, it’s time to refresh your gear collection with essential items that will enhance your adventures. In this article, we’ll explore five pieces of must-have outdoor gear, focusing on both practicality and comfort.

Shooting Glasses Are Essential for Outdoor Adventures

If you’re heading out for a shooting range session or a hunting trip, investing in a quality pair of shooting glasses is non-negotiable. Eye protection is critical when engaging in any activity involving firearms, and shooting glasses are designed to keep your eyes safe from potential hazards like debris, shell casings, and even harmful UV rays.

Shooting glasses are a key safety measure that helps shield your eyes from impact and glare. The lenses are typically made from high-impact resistant materials that can endure tough conditions, making them a must-have for hunters, target shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Beyond safety, these glasses often come with polarized lenses to improve visibility in various lighting conditions. By incorporating shooting glasses into your outdoor gear, you’re ensuring not only better safety but also improved performance during your time in the wilderness.

What Should You Look For During Black Friday Hunting Gear Deals?

One of the best times to stock up on essential outdoor gear is during Black Friday. Black Friday hunting gear deals provide an opportunity for hunters to snag high-quality items at significantly reduced prices. Whether you’re after apparel, backpacks, or specialized equipment, Black Friday sales often feature steep discounts on top brands that every outdoor enthusiast should take advantage of.

This sale season is ideal for upgrading your hunting wardrobe and stocking up on essential gear that may normally be out of your price range. From weather-resistant jackets to durable boots and base layers, hunting gear can be pricey, and Black Friday is the perfect time to invest in the best equipment. By keeping an eye out for deals during this shopping period, you can save money while ensuring you’re well-prepared for your next big adventure.

Multi-Tools Are a Must-Have

Want to know the most versatile pieces of gear you can carry? It is a multi-tool. Whether you’re camping, hiking, or hunting, having a tool that can serve multiple functions is a game-changer. Multi-tools come equipped with a variety of features such as knives, screwdrivers, pliers, and scissors, all compactly housed in a single device that easily fits in your pocket or pack.

The practicality of a multi-tool is hard to beat. It allows you to tackle unexpected tasks, from cutting rope to repairing gear, all without needing to carry a full toolbox. When you’re out in the wild, you want to be prepared for anything, and a multi-tool ensures you’re ready to handle small emergencies or make quick fixes with ease.

Insulated Water Bottles Can Improve Your Outdoor Experience

Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspects of any outdoor activity. Whether you’re embarking on a long hike or spending hours in a hunting blind, having an insulated water bottle can make a difference. Insulated bottles have features that help to keep your drinks at the desired temperature for a long time, which is especially useful during extreme weather conditions.

These bottles maintain the temperature of your beverage—whether cold or hot—so you can enjoy refreshing water in the summer or a warm drink during chilly morning hunts. Insulated water bottles are also typically made from durable materials, meaning they can withstand the rigors of outdoor use without breaking or leaking. Investing in a high-quality insulated bottle ensures that you stay hydrated and comfortable throughout your outdoor excursions.

Durable Backpacks Can Enhance Your Outdoor Experience

A good backpack is the cornerstone of any successful outdoor trip. When you’re out in nature, you need a reliable, durable pack to carry all of your gear comfortably. Look for backpacks that are built to withstand harsh conditions, provide ample storage, and have ergonomic designs that distribute weight evenly to prevent strain on your back and shoulders.

Modern outdoor backpacks come equipped with multiple compartments to help you stay organized, as well as specialized features like hydration bladder compatibility, rain covers, and reinforced straps. By investing in a durable, well-designed backpack, you’ll have the capacity to carry everything you need—whether it’s extra clothing, food, or hunting gear—while maintaining comfort during long treks.