Your TV is the biggest screen in your home — and most people only use it to watch things. But a TV connected to a laptop or tablet becomes the centerpiece of the best game night you've ever hosted. Here are the best games to play on your TV with friends and family in 2026.
How to Connect Your Laptop to Your TV
Before the games, the setup. It's easier than you think:
- HDMI cable — plug one end into your laptop, the other into your TV. Done.
- AirPlay (Mac/iPad) — mirror your screen wirelessly to an Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible TV
- Chromecast — cast your Chrome browser tab to your TV wirelessly
- Screen mirroring — most smart TVs support wireless screen mirroring from Android devices
Once connected, open your game in PowerPoint, enter slideshow mode, and your TV becomes a game show screen.
1. Family Feud on TV (Best Overall)
Nothing looks better on a TV than a Family Feud game. The Family Feud Template is designed for exactly this — large text, animated reveals, and a game show format that fills the screen perfectly. Divide into teams, sit on opposite sides of the room, and compete.
Best for: Any gathering of 4+ people, any occasion
2. Jeopardy on TV
The Jeopardy board format was made for TV. Our Customizable Jeopardy Template looks exactly like the real show when displayed on a TV — complete with category headers, point values, and dramatic question reveals.
3. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire on TV
The dramatic format of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is designed for a big screen. The tension of watching someone decide whether to use a lifeline is amplified when everyone can see every second of it on your TV.
4. Pub Trivia on TV
Our Pub Trivia Game displays beautifully on a TV — large, readable text and a clean layout that works for any group size. Run a full 10-round trivia tournament from your couch.
5. Music Games on TV
Music trivia games are especially fun on TV because the visual element — lyrics, emoji combinations, song titles — is easy for everyone to see simultaneously:
- Finish the Lyrics — lyrics displayed large on screen
- Emoji Song Quiz — emojis look great on a big TV
- Name That Tune — song titles revealed dramatically on screen
6. Holiday Games on TV
Ready-to-play themed games that look spectacular on a TV:
TV Game Night Tips
- Use HDMI for the most reliable connection — wireless can lag or drop
- Set your TV to the correct input — HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.
- Adjust your laptop's display settings — set TV as the primary display or mirror mode
- Use a Bluetooth speaker for audio — TV speakers work, but a speaker pointed at the room is better for music games
- Dim the room lights — better screen visibility and more game show atmosphere
- Use a wireless mouse or presenter clicker — so you can advance slides from anywhere in the room
Get the Games
- 📺 Family Feud Template — best TV game night game
- ❓ Customizable Jeopardy — TV show experience at home
- 💰 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — big screen drama
- 🍻 Pub Trivia Game — full trivia night on your TV
- 🎵 Finish the Lyrics — music trivia on the big screen
Related game-night resources
This page focuses on living-room TV connections. Use the PowerPoint guide for software selection and the projector guide for large-room display planning. Browse family game-show templates, review the choose games for every generation, and continue with plan an educational family game night. If you choose a downloadable game, open the family-friendly riddle game and confirm its file format, required Microsoft PowerPoint version, supported device, and scoreboard behavior before purchase.
If music is the main format, use the music trivia night planning guide for round ideas, pacing, and host setup.