Cranium became hugely popular by freshening up existing ideas. It vaulted off the draw-under-the-gun premise of Pictionary to include sculpting, humming and spelling.For those who want a more narrowly focused spin on Trivial Pursuit, try The 80s Game. It asks crucial questions about the decade like: ”When did ‘Growing Pains’ debut?” and ”What year did the Berlin Wall fall?”Irwin at Gambit Games recommends Quiddler, a Scrabble-esque spelling game that is well-suited for younger players.Oodles of Doodles is another entertaining game that is similar to Pictionary, Irwin said.