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Party Game Ideas

Stuck for ideas on how to entertain a group of children? Use this list to help you plan! 

Kids Playing with Lego
Cupcake Icing
Kids Blowing Bubbles
Happy Children Sledding in Snow

Musical Chairs:

Set up chairs in a circle, play music, and have the kids walk around the chairs. When the music stops, they must quickly find a chair to sit in. Remove one chair after each round.

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Treasure Hunt:

Create a treasure map or a series of clues leading to hidden treasures around the party area. Kids can work together or compete to find the treasure.

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Pin the Tail on the Donkey:

A classic game where kids are blindfolded and attempt to pin a tail onto a picture of a donkey. You can customize it with different themes. Change it up for Unicorn lovers with Pin the HORN on the Unicorn! 

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Balloon Pop:

Write different tasks or challenges on pieces of paper and place them inside balloons before inflating. Kids must pop a balloon and complete the task inside.

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Bean Bag Toss:

Set up targets with different point values and have kids toss bean bags to score points.

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Obstacle Course:

Create a mini obstacle course with tunnels, cones, and other obstacles for kids to navigate.

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Duck Duck Goose:

Kids sit in a circle, and one child walks around tapping others on the head, saying "duck, duck, goose." When they say "goose," the tapped child must get up and chase them around the circle.

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Sack Race:

Provide burlap sacks or large pillowcases and have kids hop to the finish line in a classic sack race.

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Puzzle Station:

Set up tables with age-appropriate puzzles for the kids to complete individually or in teams.

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Egg and Spoon Race:

Provide spoons and hard-boiled eggs. Kids must balance the egg on the spoon while racing to the finish line.

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Bingo:

Create bingo cards with pictures or words related to the party theme. Call out items, and the first to get a line shouts "Bingo!"

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Cupcake Decorating:

Bake plain cupcakes and provide various frostings, sprinkles, and toppings for the kids to decorate their own cupcakes.

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Limbo:

Play tropical music and have kids take turns leaning backward to go under a limbo stick. Lower the stick after each round.

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Craft Corner:

Set up a crafting station with supplies for kids to create their own party hats, masks, or other crafts.

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Bubble Station:

Provide bubble wands and a bubble solution for the kids to enjoy creating bubbles.

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Water Balloon Toss:

On a hot day, have a water balloon toss where kids pair up and toss water balloons back and forth, taking a step back after each successful toss.

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Ring Toss:

Set up a ring toss game with rings and targets of varying point values.

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Dress-up Relay:

Have a variety of dress-up items (hats, scarves, etc.) at one end of the playing area. Kids race to put on the items, then race back to tag the next teammate.

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Photo Booth:

Set up a photo booth with fun props and backdrops. Kids can take silly pictures to remember the party.

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Lego Table:

Set up an area full of lego. Have a competition to see who can build the coolest car or house!  Or just let their imaginations go wild and have fun. 

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Sled Races:

If you are having a winter Birthday Party, consider getting the kiddos dress up warm and have some fun sledding! Offer hot chocolate and hand warmers to keep guests warm. 

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Remember to consider the age group and preferences of the children attending the party when choosing games. Have a mix of active and quieter activities to keep everyone engaged and entertained!

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