Two very different ways to get the family laughing
When you're planning family game night, the biggest decision isn't which snack to serve — it's choosing a game that everyone will actually enjoy. Two popular options from Relatable's family games collection take completely different approaches: What Do You Meme? Family Edition is a creative party game where players compete to make the funniest meme captions, while Tower Stack is a fast-paced balancing game that tests steady hands and nerves. Both are designed for ages 8 and up, but they create very different experiences at the table. Here's how to decide which one fits your family.
What Do You Meme? Family Edition vs Tower Stack: core differences
- Gameplay style: What Do You Meme? Family Edition is a card game where players create funny captions for meme photos, and a rotating judge picks the best one each round. Tower Stack is a physical stacking game where you draw a card, balance a piece, and hope the tower doesn't topple.
- Player count: What Do You Meme? Family Edition supports 3+ players, making it flexible for small or large groups. Tower Stack is designed for 2-6 players, which works well for smaller gatherings or one-on-one challenges.
- Skill and luck balance: What Do You Meme? rewards creativity and humor — the judge's choice can be unpredictable, so everyone has a chance to win. Tower Stack relies on steady hands and a bit of luck; one wrong move and the tower topples, which creates suspense but can frustrate younger players.
- Pace and energy: What Do You Meme? is a relaxed, talkative game where players take turns reading cards and laughing at captions. Tower Stack is high-energy and quick — rounds are short, and the tension builds with every piece you place.
- Age suitability: Both games are designed for ages 8 and up, but What Do You Meme? requires reading and understanding humor, which may be better for older kids and teens. Tower Stack is more accessible for younger players who just need to balance pieces.
What the catalog tells us about each game
- What Do You Meme?® Family Edition - The Hilarious Family Card Game for Meme Lovers: What Do You Meme? Family Edition is described as a 'hilarious family card game for meme lovers' and is the #1 best-seller, now for families. It is designed for ages 8+ and 3+ players. This confirms it's a proven party favorite that scales to larger groups, making it a safe pick for family gatherings where many people want to join in.
What Do You Meme?® Family Edition - The Hilarious Family Card Game for Meme Lovers - Tower Stack — The Head to Head Stack and Balance Game: Tower Stack is described as a 'high-energy family game that delivers nonstop suspense' — draw a card, balance your piece, and one wrong move topples the tower. It is designed for ages 8+ and 2-6 players. This highlights its quick, physical gameplay and smaller player range, which suits families who want a fast, tactile challenge rather than a verbal one.
Tower Stack — The Head to Head Stack and Balance Game
Which game should your family choose?
Think about your family's typical game night. If your group loves inside jokes, creative thinking, and laughing at each other's captions, What Do You Meme? Family Edition is the stronger choice. It supports 3+ players, so it's easy to include cousins, grandparents, or friends. The rotating judge mechanic keeps everyone involved, even those who aren't the funniest.
If your family prefers active, tense challenges where you can play multiple rounds in a short time, Tower Stack is the way to go. With 2-6 players, it's perfect for smaller groups or one-on-one showdowns. The suspense of balancing pieces and the crash when the tower falls is a thrill that doesn't require any reading or humor — just steady hands.
Both games are affordable and designed for ages 8+, so age range won't be the deciding factor for most families. Instead, focus on the kind of energy you want: creative and conversational, or physical and suspenseful. Either way, you're adding a solid option to your family game night rotation.
