The best girls’ night in ideas feel effortless to set up but are still special enough to remember. When the vibe’s right, nobody misses the bar tab or the Uber ride home.

Girls-night-in ideas: TL;DR

1. Living room gaming session

A gaming get‑together is perfect when you want laughs, light competition, and zero complicated rules. You turn the TV into the main event, then layer in snacks and comfy outfits.​

I love using the Volley Games app for this because everyone plays with their voice and the remote or a paired phone as a mic. No tiny controllers, no “wait, which button is A?” panic. You just pick a game and start shouting answers together.​

Volley Games titles that are excellent for your girls’ nights in:

• Jeopardy! when your friend group secretly wants to prove how smart they are.​
• Song Quiz for pop‑music battles and “OMG, this song!” moments.​
• Wheel of Fortune for word‑puzzle fans and letter‑calling excitement.​
• Karaoke by Volley for bold friends and late‑night sing-alongs.​

How to set it up

• Tell everyone the dress code is pajamas or loungewear, and let people bring their favorite snacks.​
• Pick a few games ahead of time so you can flow from Song Quiz into Jeopardy! without debate.​
• Use teams for bigger groups so shy friends can ease in behind louder voices.​

If you have a compatible smart TV like Roku, Samsung, LG, or Fire TV, you can enjoy a 7-day free trial of the Volley Games app. All the titles in the lineup make it feel like a party without leaving the couch.​

2. At‑home trivia night

A trivia night is one of the easiest girls’ night in ideas to bring to life, because it doubles as a built-in icebreaker. The trick is keeping the questions fun and the vibe low‑pressure.​

You can mix DIY questions like movies, sports, and travel with TV‑based trivia using the Volley Games app. That way, you’re not stuck behind a laptop all night reading cards.​

How I like to run it

• Start with a few rounds of Volley’s Jeopardy! or Song Quiz on your smart TV.​
• Split into teams by couch or seating area, and let teams discuss before answering.​
• Between rounds, sprinkle in custom questions about your group’s shared history or inside jokes.

Why Volley helps so much

• Jeopardy! and Song Quiz handle scoring and pacing for you.​
• Voice input keeps the phone scrolling to a minimum, so everyone stays engaged.​
• You can shift from classic trivia to music clips without changing platforms.​

Trivia night is perfect if your group likes a little competition but doesn’t want anything physical or messy. You end up talking, teasing, and learning random facts about each other along the way.​

3. DIY spa & self‑care night

DIY spa nights top almost every list of girls’ night in ideas because they’re low effort, low cost, and feel indulgent. You turn your living room into a calm little retreat.​

Simple way to set the mood

• Dim the lights, light a few candles, and play a chill playlist.​
• Set out face masks, nail polish, and even a big bowl of warm water with Epsom salt for foot soaks.​

What makes it fun is not the perfect manicure, but the chance to sit in comfy clothes and talk for hours. If your group prefers background noise, you can add a quiet Volley game, like Guess the Emoji, between treatments.​

4. Craft & sip night

Craft and sip nights are great when your group wants to make something tangible to take home. You provide simple supplies and let conversation do the rest.​

Easy project ideas

• Paint‑by‑number canvases or watercolor sets
• Clay trinket dishes, resin art, DIY coasters, or miniature dioramas (e.g., book nooks)

I like to keep the craft simple enough that nobody has to concentrate too hard. That leaves room for catching up, venting, and laughing at the “nailed it” moments when projects don’t go as planned. A mellow playlist or soft TV show in the background is plenty.​

5. Movie marathon & munchies

A movie marathon might sound basic, but with a little intention, it becomes a real event. The key is picking a theme and leaning all the way in.​

Fun theme ideas

• Comfort rom‑coms from your teen years
• Women‑led action or heist movies for more of a hype vibe
• A series marathon, like a full trilogy or season

Upgrade the night with a snack bar: popcorn toppings, candy bowls, and mocktails or wine. If attention spans start to wander, you can pause between movies for a quick movie trivia session or a round of Song Quiz themed to movie soundtracks using Volley.​

6. Themed potluck & story time

A themed potluck puts everyone in the spotlight in a good way. Each friend brings a dish tied to a theme, and you build the night around tasting and storytelling.​

Theme options that work well

• “Childhood favorites” with everyone recreating a nostalgic dish
• “Travel night” where dishes represent places you’ve been or dream of visiting
• “Color party” where I’ll assign each guest a color for food and outfit

I like to go around the room and ask everyone to share the story behind what they brought. It naturally leads to deeper conversations, from family traditions to future plans. If energy is still high after dessert, you can close with a light game like Guess the Emoji on the TV.​

Why Volley Games makes for the best girls’ night in

Many girls’ night in ideas focus on spa vibes or wine, but games quietly solve the big problem of keeping a mixed group engaged without forcing conversation.​

Volley Games turns your smart TV into a shared stage where everyone can join in on the experience. Just open the app on your smart TV, select the game you want to play, and engage in a competition-filled evening of good times with the girlies.

Games sure to keep the night memorable include:

• Jeopardy! turns your living room into a mini quiz show where you tackle clue‑by‑clue trivia together.​
• Song Quiz plays short music clips and has you racing to name the song and artist, usually ending in a full‑on sing-along.​
• Wheel of Fortune (on Roku) lets you shout out letters and crack word puzzles side by side, just like on the TV show.​
• Guess the Emoji (on Roku) shows emoji strings that become quick visual riddles you decode together without needing any rules.​
• Karaoke by Volley (on Roku) transforms your TV into a shared stage so you can trade songs, duet on favorites, and cheer each other on at home.​

You can find the Volley Games app on the Roku, Samsung, LG, and Fire TV platforms. Try us today with a free 7-day trial and build a full night around laughs and friendly competition without leaving home.

FAQs

What are the best Volley games to start a girls’ night in?

The best Volley Games titles to start a girls' night in are Song Quiz (Fire TV, LG, Samsung, Roku)  and Guess the Emoji (Roku). These are both great openers because they’re easy to learn, fast to play, and get everyone laughing and talking right away.​

Can we use Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune for a full girls’ game night?

Yes, Jeopardy! (Samsung, Fire TV, Roku, LG) and Wheel of Fortune (Roku) work great as the main event of a girls’ night in. You can split into teams by couch or side of the room and let everyone shout letters or answers together.​

Where does Karaoke by Volley fit into girls’ night?

Karaoke by Volley (Roku) is ideal once everyone has loosened up. Your living room becomes the stage, and friends can take turns singing, duet on favorites, or belt choruses together without extra hardware.​

How do we get the Volley Games app on our TV?

Open your TV’s (LG, Samsung, Fire TV, Roku) app store and search for “Volley.” Install the app, launch it, then pick a title like Jeopardy! or Song Quiz and use the remote to shout out answers loud enough for the neighbors to hear.