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17 St. Patrick’s Day Games Minute to Win it Style

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December 2, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Spring Leave a Comment

published date: December 02, 2022
modified datt: December 02,2022

Are you ready for some fun? These St. Patricks Day Games Minute to Win it Style is perfect for family and friends! Use for family game night or a fun St. Patty’s Day themed celebration. When it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, add some hilarious and creative challenges and make it a party. 

fun minute to win it St. Patricks' Day games

Ever since we started playing games on the holidays, we’ve been obsessed with keeping that tradition. It’s safe to say that these fun St. Patricks Day games don’t disappoint. With seventeen different games to do, you and the family will have so many options for having a blast!

The great part about playing Minute to Win It games is that they’re perfect for all ages. The kids can join in and play right along with the adults – making it an even playing field (and, in fact, sometimes the kids have an advantage in some of the games because of their agility and size!) Pair older kids with younger kids for guidance. These minute to win it group games are perfect for a classroom St. Patrick’s day party, family game night, youth group and more.

If you’re looking for fun St. Patricks’ Day activity ideas, you’re in the right spot. Find out why these 60 second games are the way to go.

one minute games for st patricks day

Minute to Win it Games for St. Patrick’s Day

Did I mention that in one download, you get 17 printable games? That’s a lot of options – and a lot of crazy challenges. While I won’t list them all out, here is a sneak peek of a few of the games that will keep your little leprechauns on their toes.

Penny Stack

minute to win it penny stack st patricks day game

How to Play: Players might stack 25 pennies in just one minute. The kicker? They can only use one hand. The first player to stack all, wins!

Supplies: Pennies, stop watch

Gold Digger

minute to win it gold digger st patricks day game

How to Play: Mix chocolate pudding and cool whip, and then drop in six Skittles. Decide if the participants get to use hands, spoons, or their mouths to find the Skittles. The person who finds the six skittles first, wins.

Supplies: Skittles, cool whip, chocolate pudding, spoons, stop watch

Defy Gravity

minute to win it defy gravity st patricks day game

How to Play: Give each person three balloons of different colors. If they can defy gravity and keep all three balloons in the air and not let them hit the floor for an entire minute, they win!

Supplies: Balloons, stop watch

Threading Rainbows

minute to win it threading rainbows st patricks day game

How to Play:  Have a pile of Fruit Loops and a pipe cleaner. In one minute, players have to thread the fruit loops onto the pipe cleaner. The real challenge though? They can only use one hand! The team with the most loops on their pipe cleaner at the end of one minute was the winner.

Supplies: Fruit Loops cereal, pipe cleaners, stop watch

Pinch Me

minute to win it pinch me st patricks day game

How to Play: Fill a bowl of with Skittles. Each player will use one hand to pick out all the green Skittles and move them to another bowl. If they pick up another color, that candy is subtracted from the final count. Player that moves the most greens, wins.

Supplies: Skittles, bowls, stop watch

See how much fun the games are? And they’re a huge variety, too! Some have St. Patrick’s Day food, some have simple supplies you can pick up in the St. Patrick’s Day party decor section of your local store. The dollar tree is also a great resource.

No matter the game you choose, all are guaranteed to have a ton of laughter and fun.

Can all ages play Minute to Win it Games?

Absolutely. That’s the great part about these kid-friendly games. Everyone, from children up to adults, can join in on the fun. Just be sure to stay close and be ready to hop in for help as needed. You can also pair players into a mix of age groups so adults can help smaller children.

Some of these games will need parental supervision and help to get them set up and ready to play. This is why using this printable PDF pack is the perfect family-friendly option.

Supplies

  • Printer
  • Copy paper/Cardstock
  • Laminator (this is optional – but I love laminating my stuff!)
  • St. Patricks Day games for kids and adults printable (see below)

In addition to the common supplies listed above, you are going to need a few other things to be able to play the games. While this isn’t an all-encompassing list, this does give you an idea of how fun (and tasty!) the St. Patty’s Day games will be!

  • Popsicle sticks
  • Straws
  • Fruit Loop Cereal
  • Skittles
  • Cool whip
  • Pudding
  • Balloons
  • Water
  • Pennies
  • Lucky Charm Cereal
  • Plastic snakes
  • Blindfold
  • Bowls of various sizes
  • Potatoes
  • Cups
  • Cotton balls
  • And more!

The entire list of supplies is on the printable – but don’t worry. Most are just common items that you have lying around the house. I’ve kept this as simple as possible for you.

What’s St. Patrick’s Day Games are included?

Here is everything that you’ll get with these printable Minute to Win It Games for St. Patrick’s Day (17 awesome activities!)

  • Treasure Stack

  • Rainbow Candy Sort

  • Defy Gravity

  • Gold Digger

  • Pinch Me

  • Ring Toss

  • They’re After My Lucky Charms

  • Nose Mover

  • Shamrock Shake

  • Potato Famine Roll

  • Coin Bounce

  • Threading Rainbows

  • Suck It Up

  • Irish Who

  • Penny Stack

  • Snake Toss

  • Lucky Puzzle

Everything in one nice simple printable, ready to start playing right away! It couldn’t be easier!

Grab your stop watch and let’s play! The hardest part will be remaining the winner on the leaderboard*! Is the luck of the Irish on your side? Happy playing.

*Please note: Gloating is a must. Irish dancing encouraged by whomever wins!

St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win it Games PDF

Kick off the fun holiday with these fun games. They might not be traditional St. Patrick’s Day games, but they’re certain to become a tradition in your family! Use the fun games for a family game night or take them to a St. Patricks’ Day party. This printable game set will put the play back in your party plan.

st. patrick's day minute to win it games printable

This party game set is an instant download. All that you have to do is print out the games and get started. These are perfect for a simple celebration at home with family or guests. You can also use them for classroom party with friends. The set includes instructions and a supply list.

What you get with your St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win it PDF File:

  • 17 St. Patrick’s Day Games Minute to Win It Style PDF Instant Download
  • Bonus: Minute to Win it Score Card Template

St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win it Games Printable PDF Files

Free Printables

Not ready to buy? If you’re looking for free printable St. Patricks Day games for adults and kids, you’re in the right spot! Take a look at some of our free printables in our free printable library.

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How to Print at Staples

Don’t have a printer? You an print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt

Looking for more St. Patrick’s Day Games? Pair this fun St. Patty’s Day Game set with a fun treasure hunt. The leprechaun has left behind chocolate coins and other fun treats.  Your crew can race through the house on a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt. Leave behind a chocolate gold coin prize with each clue or a giant pot of gold at the end of the game.

More Minute to Win it Games

Are you ready for more games that are pushed by time? We love them in our house, and I think that you will love even more options, too!

This 18 Fun Back to School Games – Minute to Win it Style! will have the kids reading and excited for the school year! Pin to Pinterest.

Make sure that you play these Fun Outdoor Minute to Win it Games when the weather is nice! PIn to Pinterest.

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games for Summer

Sixty second challenges are fun ideas for keeping the activity at a fun pace. These themed minute to win it games create excitement and lots of laughs.

Themed Minute to Win It Games

See a huge list of themed holiday Minute to Win it Games. Enjoy summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more seasonal themed Minute to Win it games.

  • OUTDOOR MINUTE TO WIN IT WATER GAMES

  • HALLOWEEN MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • THANKSGIVING MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • CHRISTMAS MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • OUTDOOR MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • VALENTINE’S DAY MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • FOOTBALL MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • BACK TO SCHOOL MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • GRADUATION MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • EASTER MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • NEW YEAR’S EVE MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

  • CLASSIC MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

You can see the entire list of these games in the Frugal Coupon Living shop, just look under the seasonal Minute to Win it Games Ideas Tab!

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Cheap Birthday Party Ideas for Those on a Budget

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November 15, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Entertainment, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: November 14, 2022
modified datt: November 15,2022

Having a birthday party on a budget isn’t always easy, but it’s possible! Finding low cost party ideas just takes a little time and effort. If you don’t have the time or even if you don’t want to put in the effort, then these tips are for you! Sacrifice on the wallet but not the fun!

cheap birthday party ideas low-cost party for kids and adults

Birthday celebrations can be expensive. But there are cheap and inexpensive ways to make an adults’ or kid’s birthday fun. These fun ideas are affordable and easy to set up for friends and family of any age.

I’m going to walk you through having a fun birthday party on the budget. From party ideas to activities, you will be able to put together an amazing party and all on a budget!

How to have a birthday party on a budget

Are you looking to celebrate a birthday but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, the average person spends about $600 on their birthday celebrations. But there’s no need to break the bank just to have a good time.

Cheap birthday parties for those on a budget can still turn out great. You really just have to focus on the areas that you want to spend money on and the other areas you can do on a budget! For example, you may want to go all out on the cake, but save money on the gifts. With a little bit of creativity, you can still have a fantastic birthday party without blowing your budget.

Here are some tips for cheap birthday party ideas:

Set a budget and stick to it

This is probably the most important tip when it comes to having a child’s birthday party on a budget. Decide how much you’re willing or able to spend beforehand, and then make sure all of your decisions reflect that budget. Start with the item that is most important to you. One that you are not willing to spend less on. Start there and then start researching the rest of the party ideas.

Get creative with the guest list

Instead of inviting everyone you know, be selective about who you invite. You can still have a great time with fewer people in attendance. Plus, this will allow you to focus your spending on making sure those who do attend have an amazing time. The individuals that were not invited to this party can be guests for another occasion.

DIY as much as possible

Another great way to save money is by doing things yourself instead of hiring someone else to do them for you. For example, if you’re good at baking, why not make your own cake instead of buying one? Or if you’re crafty, you could make your own invitations or decorations instead of buying them from a store. Pinterest and bloggers provide a lot of ideas for DIY party favors, printable banners, and even low-cost themed birthday party ideas.

Think outside the box when it comes to activities

Just because there’s no money for entertainment doesn’t mean your guests will be bored. There are plenty of fun games and activities that don’t cost anything to play. For example, charades, scavenger hunts, karaoke and printable themed party games are all great options that are sure to keep your guests happy and entertained.

Save on the Venue

In addition to thinking outside the box for birthday party activities, also think outside the box for the party room. Public, national, and local parks are often affordable places. Think of all the places friends have had parties. Now cross those ideas off. Why, because they are popular and popular means there is an up charge in cost – supply vs demand.  This past year, we found a small fish tank aquarium. It had an outdoor place for the kids to play and it might have been the best, most affordable party we ever had. Parents raved about the venue and no one had every been there before. By finding something that was not “common” we saved a lot. If the venue place is still too much, have a party at your home or in your backyard.

Having a birthday party on a budget is totally possible, you just need to get creative! By following these low-cost party tips, you can throw an amazing bash without breaking the bank in the process!

What activities do children like to do on their birthdays?

Still looking for inexpensive birthday party ideas? Birthdays are a special time for kids. It’s a day when they get to feel extra special and loved. Having a few family-only birthday traditions are a great way to recognize the guest of honor. If you’re looking for some fun ideas to make your child’s birthday even more special, look no further!

Here are some great low cost party ideas for celebrating birthdays with kids. Create these fun birthday ideas with a party of two to a party of 30!

Have a picnic lunch

Get some yummy food and drinks and have a picnic lunch outside! This is a great way to enjoy the nice weather and have some quality time with your child. Find a unique place to eat like on top of a big rock in the middle of a creek or downtown in the city with tall buildings.

Make a cake

Let your child help you make their birthday cake! Make your own DIY cake mix or pick up a boxed mix. They’ll love being able to help out and will be so excited to eat their creation. You can even let them make their own miniature cake (or cupcake) and have a larger cake for the family to share. This can be done with themed party food or party snacks too.

Go on a nature walk

Explore the great outdoors with your child on their birthday! This is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air while spending time together. Try this outdoor treasure hunt for locating special gifts.

Visit a farm

Many farms offer tours or activities specifically for kids. This can be a fun and educational way to spend a child’s birthday!

Go to the zoo

The zoo is always a hit with kids! They’ll love seeing all the different animals and learning about them. Plus it gets out plenty of walking to build an appetite for a special birthday dinner.

Play games

Games are always fun, no matter what age you are! bust out some of your favorites or try something new together. These can be incorporated in a family game night.

Have a dance party

Put on some music and dance the day away. This is a great way to get energy out and have some silly fun together.

Plant a garden

Get your hands dirty and plant a garden together. This is a great activity for kids who love being outside. Plus, you’ll end up with some fresh produce too!

Make crafts

Craft time is always fun, especially when you get to make something cool with your own two hands! There are tons of easy craft projects that kids will love. Hit the dollar section at Target, Michael’s or even the Dollar Tree for a few low-cost party craft ideas.

Go out for ice cream

A classic birthday treat! Kids will love being able to pick out their favorite flavor and topping combination. Plus, it’s a great way to cool down on a hot day. Make your very own ice cream party shop.

Kids Party Games

I mentioned earlier, saving money on the things you can. Decide what’s most important to you, then save on the rest. Having a birthday party allows your child to feel important. It puts them at the center of attention.  The goal is a fun birthday party that gives your child self affirmation and positive feelings of oneself.

Now that you have honored your child with the special occasion, honor your guests with fun. One of the most expensive items for birthday parties, is the entertainment. Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. We have many low cost party ideas for entertainment but one of the best ways to offer affordable entertainment is through Kids’ birthday party games. Our low-cost printable games offer a list of party game instructions and a supply list so you are organized with the party entertainment.

While many of these party ideas are gender neutral party games, take a look at these activities for themed birthday parties for boys and girls. Don’t worry, these are not your common games – skip in the tail on the donkey, toss out musical chairs and simon says, these games are original, funny, and fit the party theme!

This low cost party entertainment is certain to please your boy and girl of any age.

Party Games for Girls

Let’s talk about themed birthday parties for girls. These fun party games are excellent for your sweet girl.

Unicorn Egg Race

How to Play: Give each player five plastic egg halves. Set up cones “horns” far away from the starting point. On the start of go, the kids will put on one half of an egg on their head, run around the horn and come back to the starting point where they add another egg half on top of the other and go around the horn again. Continue until they have gone around the horn with all the eggs. The one who finishes first is the winner. If at any point the egg half drop, the player must start back at the start round with the same number of eggs they had.

Supplies: Plastic eggs.

See More Unicorn Games: See more in our Unicorn Party Games List.

Spend the Bottle of Nail Polish

How to Play: Have several different colors of fingernail polish available. The girls sit in a circle and one chooses a polish bottle and spins it. Whoever the polish top points to must paint one of their fingernails that color. They also get to choose and spin the next polish bottle. Continue playing until every girl has the crazy nails.

Supplies: Nail polish, poster board, markers.

More Sleepover Games:  See more in our Spend the Night Party Games.

Seaweed Tangle

Mermaid Party Games Printable PDF

How to Play: This game is all about making a fun mess of “seaweed” all over the yard. Give each mermaid a roll of crepe paper streamers (one color per mermaid would be fun.) Set up a few checkpoints through which they must run on their way to the finish line. Each mermaid starts at a different checkpoint. While the mermaids are running are running, they must unravel their streamer behind them. Set up the checkpoints in a zig-zag pattern so they will have a fun tangle of seaweed to “swim” through while playing the game.

Supplies: Crepe paper streamers.

See More Mermaid Games: See more activities in our Mermaid Party Games.

Not a Baby Anymore

sweet 16 party games for teens

How to Play: From a baby bottle to the car keys… where did your baby go? This party game is silly fun. Fill baby bottles with soda, punch, or whatever drink you are serving. Set them up and at the start of go everyone must suck the baby bottle empty. The first player done gets the keys to the car (but not really!) You can also incorporate a baby food guessing game. Grab different flavors, a blindfold players and see who can guess the most correctly.

Supplies: Baby bottles, drinks, blindfold, baby food.

More Sweet 16 Party Activities: See more in the Sweet 16 Party Games.

Donuts on a String

Ice Cream Party Printables

How to Play: Tie the string on the donuts (one for each guest) and hang them from a clothes line, curtain rod or anything that is available. Each player stands beneath a single donut. On the mark of ‘go’ the players begin to eat their donuts using only their mouth. The first player to finish their doughnut wins.

Supplies: Donuts, string.

More Sweet Games: See More in our Kids’ Party Games or Ice Cream Party Activities.

These are just a few cute party games for girls. Of course, these gender neutral birthday party games are not limited to boys only. You can see more in our themed party game printables.

Party Games for Boys

Boys just want to have fun too! When looking for themed birthday parties for boys, these fun party games are excellent for your son. They are just an example of what you can get with a themed party game digital download.

Spidey-Sense Obstacle Course

How to Play: Superhero fans and marvel spider man lovers will love this party game obstacle course. Create an easy spiderman course as players will do it blindfolded using only the voice of a teammate to guide them. Blindfold the first player. Using a teammate, they will go through the course trying to located toy spiders. The partner who is not blindfolded will use their voice to direct them. Players must retrieve all the spiders without knocking anything down. Time each round. Player with the fastest time, wins.

Supplies: Stop watch, obstacle items, plastic spiders, tape, etc.

More Superhero Games: Found in the Superhero Party games.

Catch a Tiger Tail

How to Play: The tiger tries to catch their own tail in this fast paced game of tag. To make the tiger the kids line up and hold hands during the game. The head tries to tag it’s tail (the last person in line) by running and trying to touch them. The kids cannot let go of their hands in the line while being chased by the tiger head. When the tail is caught the head moves into the tails position & the next child becomes the new tiger head.

Supplies: None

More Safari Games: Found in the Animal Party Games.

Mini Figure Knockdown

How to Play: Have competing teams of toy players. Use a water gun or Nerf gun and line bricks mini-figures. One by one use your toy gun to knock them down. Player that gets all their mini- figures down first, wins.

Supplies: Water guns, Nerf gun, Nerf bullets, LEGO mini men/women.

More LEGO Games: Found in the LEGO Building Bricks Party Games.

Astronaut Game Challenge

How to Play: Put candies or small prizes into a shoe box. Tape the edges shut. Wrap the box in many, many layers of wrapping paper, aluminum foil or newspaper. (Silver would be great!). Gather “astronaut gear” including some sort of hat, gloves, goggles and something to hold in each hand like a spatula or wooden spoon. One player has a pair of dice. When the timer starts, the player to the left of the child with the dice has to put on all of the astronaut gear and try to unwrap the astronaut box using only the tools. The other child is rolling the dice trying to get doubles. As soon as they roll doubles, they get to have a turn. The first player takes off all of the gear and the second player puts it on. The player to the right will then roll the dice and try and get a turn.

Supplies: Candy, box, tape, aluminum foil, wrapping paper, newspaper, astronaut costume props, oven mits, spatula, wooden spoon, dice, timer.

More Space Party Games: Found in the Space Party Activities Ideas.

Demolition

printable construction birthday party games and construction scavenger hunt checklist

How to Play: Attach a long piece of string to a tennis ball, and then hang it from a tree. Then, stack up empty cereal boxes into a tower. Let the kids take turns swinging the ball towards the tower to try to knock it down. Give children a certain number of swings. See who can knock the most boxes down.

Supplies: Boxes, string, balls, pole or tree.

More Construction Games: Found in Construction Party Games.

These are just a few examples of party games for boys. Of course, these gender neutral party games are not limited to boys only.

See kids’ party games for themed birthday parties for boys and girls. We promise you will love them!

More Cheap Party Ideas

In addition to birthday parties, there are plenty of ways to create a cheap party for all occasions and all environments. When it comes to cost and savings, the #1 one place to save on your party needs is entertainment. You don’t have to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to keep people laughing and having fun. Bring entertainment with low-cost party games.

Let’s start with Adult Games. The kind you can play at a party. Big parties call for big fun. And games are an easy, low-cost way to entertain guests. Adults love party games too! Here are over 100+ printable adult party games you can download, print, and play with your friends and family.  Pin to Pinterest.

the best adult party games to play

In addition to an annual birthday celebration, Holiday Games can also be used a low-budget party for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Years, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

the best holiday party games for adults, kids, office and youth

Are you in need of low budget office party ideas? Group Games are not only excellent for an office party, they can be used in youth group, the classroom and more.  These are excellent ice breaks and can be done quickly (for example an awesome selection of minute to win it games) for a holiday party, indoor or outdoor. Use for players of all ages – kids to adults. Pin to Pinterest.

really fun group games for teams adults kids office and more

Every other year we have a kid’s birthday party with friends. For the years in between we focus on a family experience. This can be an at home birthday party or a small family trip or staycation. Take a look at these affordable and fun Family Birthday Traditions and save a little bit of money every other year. Pin to Pinterest.

Birthday Family Traditions and Celebrations

Hosting a party? We have many more birthday party theme ideas for girls and boys. Save many of these kids party ideas for future years or for other children and pets too! Pin to Pinterest.

themed birthday party ideas

  • Super Hero Party Ideas
  • Pirate Party Ideas
  • Jungle (Safari) Party Ideas
  • Spa Party Ideas
  • Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas
  • Winter One-derland Party Ideas
  • Cat Party Ideas
  • Tea Party Ideas
  • Spa Party Ideas
  • Blippi Birthday Party Ideas
  • Baby Shark Party Ideas
  • Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas
  • Spy Party Ideas
  • Disney Princess Party Ideas
  • Thomas the Train Party Ideas
  • Troll Party Ideas
  • Blue Clues Birthday Ideas
  • LEGO Birthday Party Ideas
  • Camping Party Games
  • Mad Scientist Party Ideas
  • Star Wars Party Ideas
  • Camouflage Camo Birthday Ideas
  • Toy Story Party Ideas
  • Space Party Ideas
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas
  • Pokemon Birthday Ideas
  • Harry Potter Birthday Ideas
  • Paw Patrol Party Ideas
  • Rockin Geology Rock Party Ideas
  • Sleepover Party Ideas
  • Art Birthday Party Ideas

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Fun Party Games for a Holiday Gathering

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October 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: September 13, 2022
modified datt: October 19,2022

Whether you’re throwing a Halloween, Easter, Christmas party (or other) — Check out this list of 100s of the top holiday party games for kids, adults, & teens. Plan a party that’s sure to be the best ever with these suggestions for fun holiday party activities that will keep everyone entertained. Twist each simple game into something fun and unique with a twist of party game instructions and a list of themed party supplies.

huge list of holiday party games for the entire year

Activities during a holiday season are part of tradition. Most everyone can claim a busy calendar filled with parties and activities during a holiday season. Bringing together low-cost party entertainment can be a bit of a challenge. Entertainment can feel quite costly and often absorbs most of the party budget. However, having a good time is actually quite affordable and planning for a holiday party can be just as fun as the actual party itself.

If you are on a party planning committee of one or part of a group of people to host a party, this blog post is for you! Spice up your next get-together with these fun party games and activities. Learn how to take simple party games and ideas and turn them into amazing holiday party games for adults or DIY party games for kids with just a simple twist of the theme and/or directions.

What games are usually played at a party?

It’s not too complicated to come up with games for a party. There are many classic games that have been played at your earliest party memories. However, if you want guests to have a ridiculously fun time, it’s important to come up with traditional party games only offering a twist. This makes a common game into a fun game you’ve probably never played before.

Good party game ideas incorporate everyone, create ice breakers and bonding amoung teammates and offer a little bit of friendly competition.  Good games create banter, laughter, and innocent fun.

A few games that are good for a party include…

  • Twister

  • Charades

  • Truth or Dare

  • Pin the Tail on the Donkey

  • Musical Chairs

  • Pictionary

  • Trivia

  • Bingo

  • Piñata

However, the rules of everyone one of these common games can be used to turn into a new unique game you’ve never played before. When you take a good party game and turn it into something of your own, it creates a memorable time for party guests. Positive memories mean good times.

Now that we know of these fun party activities, let’s learn how we can turn them into incredibly awesome holiday party games for the entire year and any occasion and age group.

What makes a good party game?

A good game usually fits a themed party. Whether your hosting a holiday party, birthday party, or office party, create group games based on your party theme. Instead of reinventing the wheel, start with many of your classic and traditional games and add fun flare based on the type of party you are having. Next, consider your audience and their skill level and go from there. Many children’s games can be used for young kids or adapted into hilarious party games for adults who like to have fun!

It’s easy to create a good party game when you start with a simple game and gift it a twist. For example, if you are hosting a Christmas party, turn a limbo game into Santa Belly Limbo. Have participants wear a Santa hat, ugly sweaters and put a “Santa belly” under their shirt using a balloon (or pillows.) Use a roll of wrapping paper as a limbo stick and continue to follow the rules of Limbo, lowering the roll of gift wrap the game until you have one winner remaining. You turned a dull game into a perfect game for Christmas.

Classic Party Games

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Let’s start by taking a look at these fun traditional party games. The goal is to take these classic games and turn them into something themed.

Scavenger Hunts

A scavenger hunt is a game in which a list of items or places are discovered. A scavenger hunt can use a checklist, where each item is crossed off the list when found or it can include a series of clues in which contests race to solve and discover new clues. Scavenger hunts are often holiday themed and can also be called treasure hunts as the end of the journey usually includes a price. Host scavenger hunts in teams of two, in groups, or as individual players playing against a clock.

Holiday Trivia

How did we even play trivia before the days of Google. Let’s all take a minute and thank Google for all if it’s factual knowledge. Whatever the occasion, begin to research your trivia. Take your theme and Google search (insert holiday name) trivia. Immediately, you can declare your self an expert in such and such holiday. If hosting a holiday party about a a particular someone, frame all the quiz questions around them. Drill them with questions before the event and find out who knows them best. Chances are every party as a certain hot shot that can’t wait to be called the trivia master.

Bingo

We know B-I-N-G-O is more than a dog. Bingo is a quick and easy game to unload a bunch of prizes. They are excellent for kids party games or can be use for adults too. For example, use these free Bingo Cards. Print and play. If hosting a party for kids, have a bunch of fun trinkets and party favors. Not only does it fill the party with plenty of positive energy, it keeps the kids occupied. If hosting a party for adults. consider mini cocktail bottles as party favors. They can be the catalyst or start to your drinking party games for later in the evening.

Charades

Charades can be played with any type of word or phrase. Words (and phrases) are placed on a card and drawn blindly from a hat or bag. A person from each team goes to the front of the room to act out the phrase while their teammates try to guess what they are silently acting out. There are two sets of rules for charades games. The game of charades tends to be funnier as the party goes on.

Pass the Gift

Pass the gift or pass the parcel is a great party game for teens, kids and even adults. There are many times of party games where a gift is passed along. This can include a white elephant gift exchange game. This game is usually played with dice and directions are given based on the number rolled on the dice. At the end of the game, each person goes home with a fun present. You can also play pass the parcel where small presents are on different layers of a gift wrapped in wrapping paper or cling film plastic wrap. You can insert small themed party favors, gift cards, trinkets and more.  Choose the layers to have themed goodies fitting for the holiday party you are throwing.

Board Games

When bringing board games to a holiday party, you need to consider the amount of guests that are invited. Board games are often limited by players. You can always extend the amount of players that can play by grouping up players. You also can host board games at various tables and locations in your home (or holiday party venue location.) A list of creative-thinking good board games for a party include Taboo, Scattergories, Jenga, Ticket to Ride, Clue, Apples to Apples, Chutes and Ladders, Uno, or Cranium.

Also take a look at our list of Family Game Night Game Ideas.

Lets look at some of these traditional party activities and turn them into party games for indoor and outdoor parties. With a bit of a twist, let’s make create them into holiday activities that will have guests engaged and having fun. Keep the good times rolling with these crowd-pleasing activities for a any year-round holiday gathering.

Christmas Party Games

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Who doesn’t love a good holiday party for Christmas. From the office, to youth groups, to the classroom and neighborhood, Christmas is a great time for a holiday party with games. Grab a Christmas party theme, twist the directions for your traditional party games and roll with the party fun. If you are hosting an ugly Christmas sweater party, incorporate relay races into taking off and putting oversized ugly Christmas attire. If you are hosting a Christmas party with a winter wonderland theme, transfer all your games into a winter Olympic theme – cotton balls are snow balls, brooms and hockey pucks can be used for winter curling and more.

Ornament Spoon Relay

You’ll need: Spoons, ornaments
How to score: The winning team is the first group to have all teammates cross the finish line without dropping the ornament.

Just like an egg spoon relay. Divide teams into two for this relay. The first person in line has a spoon an ornament. Every other player has a spoon. Each person with a spoon and ornament must carry the ornament on the spoon to a designated spot and back. As soon as the player returns to the line, he or she passes the ornament to next person in line. Continue until everyone gets a turn. If the ornament drops, return to the starting line. Fastest team, wins.

Snowman Stack

You’ll need: Marshmallows

How to score: The winner will stack the most marshmallows in 60 seconds.

Each player gets giant marshmallows. Players must stack marshmallows on top of each other to resemble a snowman using one hand. Player that stacks the most in under a minute, wins.

Balloon Antlers

You’ll need: Pantyhose, balloons

How to score: Have the most balloons or the best looking antlers at the end of the Christmas game.

Split into teams with two or three players. Give give each team a bag of balloons and a pair of pantyhose. The teams must blow up balloons and stuff them into pair of pantyhose. When the team feels their pantyhose antlers are complete, one person from the team puts on the pantyhose. The team with the best reindeer antlers wins!

That’s a Wrap

You’ll need: Dice, ball of Saran wrap with small prizes

How to score: Everyone wins as they begin to unwrap small prizes.

Have a Giant roll of plastic wrap and a lot of small gifts. Place a small ball at the center and start wrapping the ball with plastic wrap. As you go, randomly add in small toys, gifts, candy or even gift cards. You will end up with a ginormous ball filled with fun! The game is played with dice. Sit in a circle and have one person rolling while the other starts unwrapping the giant ball. No ripping. As soon as the person rolling the dice rolls doubles, pass the gift (or the ball to them) and pass the dice to the left. The game continues. Whatever items you unwrap are yours to keep!

The Good List

You’ll need: Paper, pencil.

How to score: The player that gets the most points, wins.

The goal is to choose answers on The Good List (answers that MOST people would choose.) Have a slip of paper for keeping score. Call out a question and have everyone write down their answer. After everyone is done, hold up the answers. If 3 or more people answer they same they each get 3 points, 2 people 2, 1 person has the same answer, they each get one point. Example Questions Include: Name Santa’s favorite reindeer. The best dessert of Christmas. The ultimate Christmas Carol. The best color for Christmas. The best Christmas movie ever. Santa’s favorite drink? The number of reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh. Etc.

Printable Christmas Games

Ready for a few Christmas holiday games to get you into the holiday spirit? Print these fun holiday party games you can play right away. The best thing about digital download games is that you can use them immediately and you will have many of the game supplies on hand…. from jingle bells, to hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes and more! Some of these fun activities are games that don’t need materials. Just grab a pencil and go!

  • 17 Christmas Minute to Win to Games

  • 19 Christmas Party Games

  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt

  • Treasure Hunt Elf on the Shelf Game

  • Roll a Santa Dice Game

  • Christmas Drinking Party Games

  • Christmas Scattergories

  • Pass the Present White Elephant Gift Exchange Game

  • Name that Tune Christmas Songs

  • Christmas Trivia Game

  • Christmas Escape Room

  • Christmas Bingo

  • Christmas Charades

Thanksgiving Party Games

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Falls is a great time to host Thanksgiving party games. It’s a perfect season for friends and family to gather. If you are hosting a Friendsgiving or having the whole family over for turkey, take a look at some of these Thanksgiving game ideas. Try out a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt, take a few football games outside or turn a traditional seasonal game for another holiday into something fun for November. For example, take a traditional Easter egg scavenger hunt and turn it into a turkey leg hunt. Fill large Easter eggs with a lot of treasures (candy, stickers, adult cocktails, etc.) Tape a white plastic spoon to the egg and using brown washi tape. This is your turkey leg. Hide turkey legs in the home or in the backyard and go on a turkey trot treasure hunt.

Bobbing for Apples

You’ll need: Apples, bucket, water

How to score: Retrieve your apple the fastest to win.

Fill a large bucket with water. Add apples in the water, which will float to the top. Each player has a set amount of time to grab as many apples as they can out of the water only use their mouth, hands behind their back. The player that gets the most in the time period, wins.

Harvest the Fields

You’ll need: Chopsticks, bowls, beans

How to score: The player that moves the most beans in time, wins.

Each player will have two paper bowls and a pair of chopsticks. One bowl will be filled with dried beans and the other one will be empty. On the start of go, the players will transfer their beans from one bowl to the other bowl using only their chopsticks.
They have 1 minute to see who has the most beans from their harvest at the end of time!

Thanksgiving Charades

You’ll need: Notecards, pen

How to score: The group that guests the most holiday charades cards correctly in time, wins.

Write down additional nouns (person, place or thing) on small notecards. Keep the nouns in a Thanksgiving theme or fit to the age group. Split teams in two. One person acts out what’s on the card. Each team guesses what the player on their is acting out. Team that guesses the most correctly, wins.

Potato Roll

You’ll need: Potatoes, tape.

How to score: First player to cross the finish line with their potato, wins.

Have a taped start and finish line on the ground. On the start of go, players must get down on their hands and knees and roll a potato across the floor using only their noses. The first one to the finish line without touching the potato with their hands is the grand champion nose roller. Talk about bragging right. You can also make this a group game by splitting players into teams for a team relay race.

Gobble, Gobble, Eat

You’ll need: Thanksgiving food, utensils, plates

How to score: The last player left in the game, wins.

This is a fun Thanksgiving dinner table game.  In this friendsgiving thanksgiving dinner party game, you must follow the conversation. During dinner, anytime you hear the words “gobble, gobble,” you take a bite of turkey. If you hear the word “thankful,” you take a bite of your favorite food. If you hear the word “stuffed,” you take a bite of stuffing. After you take your bite, say the “magic word” again and keep your fork in your mouth until everyone has done the same. The last person to take a bite is out. Play during dinner until one person (The winner) is left.

Printable Thanksgiving Games

Want these games in your hands? Being prepared for an upcoming celebration will allow you to pull off the best entertainment for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving. Each of these Thanking Party Games printables (from Frugal Coupon Living) has a complete instructions and a list of supplies needed.

  • 16 Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

  • 12 Thanksgiving Party Games

  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

  • Thanksgiving Charades

  • Roll a Turkey Dice Game

  • Thanksgiving Family Feud

  • Thanksgiving Think Fast Trivia Game

  • Who is most like the turkey?

  • Thanksgiving pass the present game

Halloween Party Games

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Halloween is the starting point to all the holiday party games and who doesn’t love a great Halloween party. Dress up in costumes and have fun playing some of the best Halloween party games for the holiday season. For these game ideas, take many of your common games and make them unique activities by adding in plastic spiders, candy corn, pumpkins and ghosts.

Hang the Glow Stick

You’ll need: String, glow-sticks with hooks, chairs

How to score: The winner is the team that hangs all their glow sticks the fastest.

In this glow party game, tie a string across the room in-between two chairs or other tall objects. Split players into two teams, each team with a set of glow sticks with hooks. When the game starts, the first player must pick up a glow stick with his/her mouth, run to the rope, and hang the hooked glow stick on the rope without using his/her hands. The player runs back so the next person on their team who then does the same. The team to hang all of their glow sticks on the line first, wins. (Optional: instead of using your mouth, tie hands behind your back to pick up and hang the stick.)

Mummy Relay Race

You’ll need: Rolls of toilet paper

How to score: Be the first mummy to cross the finish line without breaking your wrappings.

Split in teams of two. Use an entire roll of toilet paper and wrap your teammate up as a mummy, arms out. The mummy has to cross the finish line, keep their wrappings on and not tear them through to win!

Pumpkin Patch Stomp

You’ll need: String, orange balloons

How to score: Be the last player with a balloon tied to your ankle.

Tie a balloon to each players ankle with a piece of string. In the balloon is a prize (candy, sticker, etc.) Once everyone has one then start playing some music. While the music plays, people walk around. When the music stops, the aim is to burst each other’s balloon & protect your own. If you burst another, you get the prize inside. The winner is the last person left with a balloon

Spider Mover

You’ll need: Vaseline, plastic spiders, plates (or bowl)

How to score: In this spider race, transfer the most spiders from one plate to another in the time given.

In this fun Halloween minute game, add a bit of Vaseline to the tip of each contestants nose. Using only their nose, players transfer many plastic spiders as they can from one plate to the other. Player with the most at the end of one minute, wins.

Three Ghosts

You’ll need: Sharpie, white balloons

How to score: Be the team that keeps your balloons in the air the longest.

The goal of this game is to successfully keep three balloons (decorated like ghosts) in the air for one minute. Players can
only use one of their hands to do it! If a balloon falls, that team looses the round. Point awarded for who does it longest or without dropping a balloon.

Printable Halloween Games

Halloween is a great time to dress-up, clown around and be your silly self. If you are looking for a few printable Halloween party games, we have you covered with a few fun ideas. Put the play back in your party plan by being prepared with these spook-tacular Halloween games – print today!

  • 16 Halloween Minute to Win it Games

  • 19 Halloween Party Games

  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt

  • Halloween Riddles for Kids

  • Halloween Family Feud

  • Halloween Scattergories

  • Halloween Candy Dice Game

  • Halloween iSpy Game

New Year’s Eve Party Games

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The way you bring in the new year is a huge indicator for how your new year is… who made up that lie?  However if that New Year’s Eve quote is a bit true then I want to be playing games. What makes NYE party games great is your can incorporate many ideas like Christmas games, winter Olympic games, and ball drop games. The possibilities are endless with these end of the year holiday ideas.

Christmas Clean Up

You’ll need: Christmas decorations, Christmas tree, storage bucket

How to score: Clean up the Christmas décor the fastest.

Are you one of those people who keeps your Christmas decorations up until New Years? Undeck the halls by removing the ornaments from the tree and getting all 30 into the storage bucket.

NYE Ball Drop

You’ll need: Ping-pong balls, bucket, chair, black felt top hat

How to score: The player with the most balls at the end of time, wins.

Players will stand on a chair in front of a black felt top hat. Teach player has to drop Ping Pong balls (one at a time) in the hat below.

Midnight Kisses

You’ll need: Hershey Kisses

How to score: Unwrap and eat the most chocolate kisses in the amount of time given.

Using one hand, players must unwrap Hershey kisses and eat them. The Player that unwraps and eats the most in time, wins.

The Final Countdown

You’ll need: SOLO cups

How to score: Move the stack of SOLO cups the fastest.

This Moving on Up classic one-minute game is renamed for the holiday season. Have 40 SOLO Plastic Cups. All the same color except one at the bottom. On the start of go, the player must move each cup through the stack first by removing the bottom cup and placing it in the top of the stack. In 60 seconds, the player must repeat this pattern for all 40 cups and end with the different colored cup back to the bottom.

Ice Capades Winter Games

You’ll need: Straw, ice, table

How to score: Blow your ice cube across the table the fastest.

In this one minute challenge, each player will push an ice cube on the table from one end to the other by blowing on it through the straw. No hands!

Printable New Year’s Eve Games

Grab these fun printable NYE games and gather with family and friends. These New Year’s Eve group games are excellent for counting down the final hour until midnight. The keep everyone laughing and engaging making that time fly… (that’s what we want, right?)

  • 16 New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it Games

  • New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt

  • New Year’s Eve Conversation Cards

  • New Year’s Eve Charades Cards

  • New Year’s Eve Escape Room

Valentine’s Day Party Games

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Valentine’s day is perfect for Galentine’s, classroom parties and significant others . Exchange love notes, candy hearts, and more. These Valentine holiday game ideas focus on chocolate, hearts, candy and more. You can’t go wrong with this collection of party games made with items you have in your home or budget.

Spaghetti Kiss

You’ll need: Paper plates, cooked spaghetti, candy hearts, spaghetti sauce

How to score: Find all your candy hearts first to win.

Similar to a group pie eating contest, only with a twist. For each player, a plate of cooked spaghetti with 6 candy hearts hidden inside. On the start of go, players race to find the candy with only their mouth. No hands. First player go get all 6 candy hearts, wins. To make it messier, add sauce!

Valentine Taboo

You’ll need: Valentine Taboo Cards

How to score: Be the team to have the most points at the end of hte game.

Split players into teams of 3-4 players. The first player begins the guess game by drawing one card and then reading the “guess word” to themselves. The word at the top of the card is the word/phrase they will be describing so the other players on their team will guess it. They also read the forbidden words or words they can not use when describing the word. The team gets a set amount of time to guess the word they are trying to describe. A point is awarded for each word guessed correctly.

Candy Heart Toss

You’ll need: Painters tape, plastic cups, candy hearts

How to score: Be the group that catches the most candy hearts.

In this game, players are split into teams of two. They each stand on opposite lines about 5 feet apart. Use painter’s tape to make your lines on the ground. In this game, one player tosses candy hearts, the other player catches the candy hearts with a cup (or bowl) on their head. The team that has the most hearts at the end of time, wins.

Face the Cookie

You’ll need: Cookies

How to score: Get the cookie to your mouth in the fastest amount of time.

Players must move the Valentine’s Day cookie from their forehead into their mouth within one minute. Players can not use their hands during the face the cookie game!

Tart Tower

You’ll need: Tweezers, chopsticks, Smarties candy

How to score: Stack and unstack your candy tower the fastest.

In this challenge, players must unwrap and re-stack an entire roll of Smarties Candy free standing on the table in 60 seconds or less. They can use hands to unwrap but must use chopsticks or tweezers to stack.

Printable Valentine’s Day Games

The season of love can be celebrated with the girls or with a significant other. Whether celebrating with the kids, a boyfriend or your girlfriends, these printable Valentine games are perfect! Filled with cupids touch, check out these holiday games for Valentine’s day including card games, 60 second challenges, worksheets, dice games and more.

  • 16 Valentine’s Day Minute to Win it Games

  • 11 Valentine’s Day Party Games

  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt

  • 128 Valentine’s Day Taboo Cards

  • Valentine Roll and Cover Candy Heart Dice Game

  • Mash Game Printable

Easter Party Games

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Looking for some Easter Games to add to your holiday tradition? These super fun and easy game ideas will keep kids of all ages entertained. Take many of your loved games and replace your supplies with something themed around the Easter holiday season. For example, instead of a bucket use an Easter basket. Take all of the traditional egg rolls games and turn them into team relay races perfect for all of your party guests.

Flying Peeps

You’ll need: Easter Peeps candy, Easter baskets, plastic spoons

How to score: Get all your candy peeps into the basket the fastest

Set an Easter basket ten feet from where the player will stand. Place a marker on the floor to designate where the player stands. In this challenge, each player will use a plastic spoon to launch Peeps into their Easter basket. Players must get six Peeps to land inside the basket to win the challenge. Complete your task in 60 seconds or less.

Backwards Egg Race

You’ll need: Eggs

How to score: The first team to get their eggs to the end of the row wins!

Divide the group into two teams and then divide the teams into pairs. This is a relay race that can be done indoors or outdoors. Each pair stands back to back with their arms linked at the elbow. The first pair of players for each team is given two eggs, one for each player. They carry the eggs in their hands. When the leader says go, the players race to the next linked pair in their team and transfer their eggs one at a time. The eggs continue to make their way from pair to pair until they are delivered to the last pair in the team. If an egg is dropped, the team races back to the start line (still connected) to get replacement eggs.

Chocolate Sculpture

You’ll need: Chocolate bars

How to score: Have the best looking chocolate sculpture in the set amount of time.

Each player is given a bar of chocolate. Set a timer for one minute. Players are challenged to create a sculpture of a specific Easter item (bunny, basket, chick etc.) using only their teeth. Players can hold the chocolate with their hands. The best chocolate sculpture wins!

Egg Roll Relay Race

You’ll need: Eggs, painter’s tape

How to score: Be the first to roll your egg across the finish line.

Have a taped start and finish line on the ground. On the start of go, players must get down on their hands and knees and roll a raw egg across the floor using only their noses. The first one to the finish line without touching the egg with their hands is the winner. Optional: use a hard boiled egg.

Easter Bunny Bluff

You’ll need: Blindfold

How to score: Guess the Easter bunny correctly.

Have all players stand in a circle. Choose one player to be IT and blindfold them. Place IT in the center of the circle and have them put one arm out, pointing in front of them. Spin them three times. Whomever IT points at tries to disguise their voice and says, “I’m the Easter Bunny.” IT tries to guess who said it. If they are correct, they switch places. If they guess wrong, they get to be IT again.

Printable Easter Games

Print these popular Easter games. These fun holiday party games are perfect for pairing with plastic eggs, carrots, small trinkets and more. They can be played with family and friends, in small groups or large groups. What makes Easter digital downloads great is you immediately have them in the palm of your hands making your Easter activity ideas, instant.

  • 16 Easter Minute to Win it Games

  • 7 Easter Party Games

  • Easter Scavenger Hunt

  • Easter Gift Exchange Dice Game

  • Easter Would You Rather Game

  • Easter Charades Cards

  • Easter Family Feud

Other Great Party Games

The birthday party activities and entertaining party games do not end here. If you are looking for a list of fun things do for any occasion, enjoy some of these other great party activities and ideas.

There’s no shortage of daily calendar holidays. While some are quite common, others might be considered unusual holidays. Frugal Coupon Living’s party games can be used for all types of occasion including holidays you might consider party of your family traditions. Use these holiday party games for family game night, for a group party, and many of other special reasons.

More holiday party games include…

  • St. Patricks’ Day Party Games

  • Fourth of July Games

  • Super Bowl Football Party Games

  • Kids Birthday Party Games

  • Back to School Games

Who can play holiday party games?

When creating holiday party games, ask yourself about the players and participants. Make sure you know your party guests when planning the entertainment for a holiday party. Consider their age, skill set, and your audience’s likes and dislikes.

Age

When creating party games, consider your age group. The will help you with your game directions and the tasks you want to accomplish.

To create good memories ask yourself is your age group expecting a prize/party favor? Preschool games might have small awards like candy or stickers. Adult games might need no prize at all as endorphins are created through positive exchanges and banter. Tiny treasures feed younger kids while older kids (aka adults) are rewarded through a good time.

Skill

Now that you know your age group, consider what tasks they can achieve in each contest. Make a game more challenging by adding a timer or extra steps needed to win. Make a game easier by pairing younger kids and older kids together.  Older children can not only explain the rules of the game but also help preschoolers and toddlers with more challenging tasks.

Audience

It’s important to know your audience’s likes and dislikes. In addition, the audience at a bar will look quite different form the audience inside of a classroom. Knowing your audience establishes what makes an appropriate or inappropriate games.

Where can you play holiday party games?

Holiday party games can be used as outdoor games or indoor games. There are plenty of settings they are perfect for. Use in the school, at an office, in an bar, at home or even in a church. Look at these places that are perfect venues for a holiday party with games.

Office

Loosen the tie, sit back and relax a bit and incorporate games into the next office party. These games can be used at a party venue. museum, park or even a bar. Based on how relaxed you want to go, consider using adult party games or even drinking games when pulling together games for the office.

House

“It’s gonna be a house party…” if you are hosting a party at home, any of these games can be enjoyed on the couch on your living room or incorporated into your backyard as outdoor games. At party at home or a party at a venue is the perfect place for good holiday games. Incorporate into a dinner party, slumber party, birthday party or as games for a small holiday gathering in the neighborhood.

Youth Group

Calling all youth group leaders. If you work at a youth center or church, these holiday party activities are perfect for youth. Not only do they keep the kids busy, they are great ice breaker games for bringing new names and faces together.

Classroom

The classroom is a great place for holiday party games. Teachers make sure to share these classroom activities with your homeroom moms and parents when planning your next holiday gathering.

the best holiday party games for adults, kids, office and youth

Have a blast with these fun holiday party activities and games. Be sure to share in the comments, what are your favorite games and who was your audience when doing them?

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your experience with these awesome holiday activities and fun game ideas.  Which holiday party games could you guys not live without? Leave a comment here or on Pinterest! Share to Facebook with a group of party guests going to an upcoming celebration.

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Are you looking for insanely fun group games? Here is a huge list of the best team building activities. These include 100s of entertaining large group games for adults, youth, and kids alike.

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Group games are a great way to get kids and adults interacting and engaged in activities together. They can promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. In addition, ice breaker games are great for building relationships while also being a lot of fun!

If you’re looking for proper group games to play or plan with a group, check out this list for games for holidays, parties, youth groups and more!

What are group games?

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Group games are any type of game that is played by a handful of people. This can include anything from classic party games like Charades or Twister, to more structured team-building exercises. Group activities are a great way to get kids of all ages interacting and working together towards a common goal. These types of indoor and outdoor activities are perfect for youth group games, kids parties, holiday gatherings or even for the office!

Why have team building activities?

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Team building is not a game. It’s a process of connecting people through enjoyable activities.  Reasons for using team building games will include helping individual learn about each other — how each person thinks, works, solves problems, and has fun! They foster connections and relationships and also improve communication and create camaraderie. Through enjoyable group games and team bonding, you can instantly turn a group of strangers into a group of friends.

Team group games are perfect for birthday parties for adults or kids. They are low-cost party entertainment and keep the party moving along. The will make a group of strangers into long lost friends by the end of the event. Use them for kids birthday parties, themed holiday parties, adult parties, in the school classroom and more.

In the office, these games can have many benefits. First, they instill positive company culture through great team building game ideas with colleagues. They also create creative thinking, creative problem solving and employee engagement. Use on the first day with new employees as the start of collaboration and working together. You can also use these group activities to refreshing a dull atmosphere when the morale is low.

100s of The Best Group Games Available

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There are a ton of great group games out there for team fun. Gather your friends, get your supplies, give verbal instructions and split up into teams. Each group will work to earn points and be declared the winner in these fun team building activities.  Use a whiteboard, poster board or piece of paper. You can use markers and pencils to keep track of the wins. You can award a group prize to great teams or individual prizes at the end of the games.

To help you execute the best large group party activities, we have but we’ve compiled a list of hundreds of group games. These fun game ideas indoor, outdoor, kids party, adult party, holiday and minute to win it games for groups.

Let’s begin

Minute to Win it Party Games

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Do you have a stop watch? Minute to win it games are fast-paced and excellent for keeping the activity moving along. These quick icebreakers are competitive and can be played as team vs team, in groups or as individual vs clock. Points are awarded to the team/invidudal who completes the 60 second challenge first or in the set amount of time. A moderator will begin with giving verbal directions. The game starts and the clock begins. Members of the group work together to accomplish a task. These quick ice breaker games can play over and over so each person gets a chance to play or move along to the next game for face pace action.

1 Face the Cookie

You’ll need: OREO cookie
How to score: First person who moves the cookie from their forehead to their mouth wins.

Also called cookie face. Each person is given a cookie. An OREO works great. Each player places the cookie on their forehead and has to get it into their mouth without using their hands and only movement. The winner that gets it done first. In one minute is through, the winner is the player with the cookie closest to their mouth. If the cookie is drop, you must start from the beginning forehead spot.

2 Penny for Your Thoughts

You’ll need: Pennies
How to score: Be the first to stack all 25 pennies with one hand.

Contestants must stack 25 pennies in under a minute using only one hand. Player who stacks the most (has the tallest tower) or gets 25 first is the winner. Use a timer, one player at a time, to find the fastest player or double the number of pennies to have a side by side challenge.

3 Ping-Pong Bounce

You’ll need: Ping-pong balls, plastic cups.
How to score: Be the firs to get a ping pong ball into six plastic cups.

In this game, players have to bounce ping pong balls into six cups. First to get a ball in each cup, wins. Or the person who gets the most in a set period of time, wins.

4 Moving On Up Cup Game

You’ll need: Plastic cups: 29 red, one blue.
How to score: One at a time move the cups from the bottom of the stack to the top. Be the first player to get the blue cup back to the top.

Each player starts with a stack of 30 plastic cups, with 29 red cups and one blue one at the top. Players must move the cups one at a time from the top of the stack to the bottom, continuing until the blue cup returns to the top of the stack. First one to reveal their blue cup wins! Use a timer, one player at a time, to find the fastest player or double the number of cups to have a side by side challenge.

5 Junk in the Trunk

You’ll need: Kleenex box, ping bong balls, tape.
How to score: The first player that shakes all the balls out of their tissue box wins.

Each player is given a rectangular empty tissue box with 8 Ping Pong Balls. The box is strapped around the player’s waist. A belt or tape works great. On the start of go, the participants try to shake the balls out of the Kleenex box using only movement. No hands. The first player with an empty box wins. You can play until there is one man standing if you want to award points based on first, second, third places, etc.

More Minute to Win it Games for Large Groups

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Take a look at this huge list of Minute to Win it 60 second games for large groups. Choose that game that fits the season you are in.

  • 18 Traditional Minute to Win it Games
  • 18 Back to School Minute to Win it Games
  • 16 Halloween Minute to Win it Games
  • 16 Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games
  • 17 Christmas Minute to Win to Games
  • 16 New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it Games
  • 16 Valentine’s Day Minute to Win it Games
  • 16 Easter Minute to Win it Games
  • 16 Minute to Win it Water Games
  • 16 Outdoor Minute to Win it Games
  • 15 Football Minute to Win it Games

We have over 180 Minute to Win it Group games. That is a lot of team games! Which is your favorite?

Adult Party Games

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Adult games can be played with or without adult beverages. Adult games are a mix of more challenging concepts and sometimes include adult drinking games. In places where alcoholic beverages are not allowed, like the office, any of these party games can be played by kids at heart (aka adults.) In fact, many of these group games for younger kids will be hilarious icebreaker games when played in the office by those in suites and ties or by those 21 and over having an evening gathering.

Never Have I Ever

You’ll need: Adult beverages.
How to score: One point for each person who takes a sip. The player with the fewest points, wins.

Never Have I Ever is a classic party game that is great for groups of all ages. Players take turns making statements about things they have never done, and anyone who has done that thing must take a drink. This group game is sure to get everyone talking and laughing!

Charades

You’ll need: Charades cards
How to score: Be team to guess the most words correctly during the game to win.

You can’t go wrong with a fun game of charades. To get things started, use the cards included in the packet for the game. You can also give each of your guests a few minutes to come up with some funny suggestions with the blank cards to personalize the game to your friend group. This game is all about creativity and using your imagination, so the more outrageous the charade, the better! Split teams in two. A team members acts out what’s on the card. Cards can be described by categories before the game begins. This includes movies, famous people, places and things. Each team guesses what the player on their team is acting out. The team that guesses the most correctly, wins.

Straight Face

You’ll need: Paper, pen
How to score: Be the last person standing (last person to keep a straight face.)

This game of skill is a challenge to see who can read the silliest sentences without cracking a grin. Each player writes a crazy sentence on a slip of paper and adds it to the basket. Players them take turns reading a sentence aloud while trying to not laugh or smile. Anyone who laughs, snickers, or grins is out. You can also up the punishment by making offenders take a shot or eat a yucky concoction!

Team Scavenger Hunt

You’ll need: Pen, paper and team scavenger hunt list (grab example list here or here.)
How to score: Be the first to finish the team vs team scavenger hunt.

Head to a public location with a a list of things to gather on the scavenger hunt. This can be a list of photos, a list of items, or a list of things to do. Make these ideas silly like a refrigerator box, coin from 1983, town clock, egg carton, deposit slip, take-out menu or even a photo of the entire team in a shopping cart.

Prosecco Pong

You’ll need: Plastic glasses, prosecco , ping-pong balls.
How to score: Be the first team to get all your balls into the opponents plastic cups.

This game is played like beer pong, only classier – with Prosecco! Poor a bit of Prosecco in 12 plastic wineglasses. Six glasses in a triangle shape on opposite sides of a table. Each team takes turn throwing a ping-pong ball into the other team’s cups. Once a ball lands in a cup, the cup is taken away and the opponent then drinks the contents of the cup. If both teammates hit cups, the balls are rolled back and they get to shoot again. there is no looser.

More Group Games for Adults

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Take a look at this list of adult team games. Both drinking games and non-drinking games these games can be played in a bar, at house, party venue, or even at a baby shower!

  • 17 Adult Party Games
  • 21 Drinking Party Games
  • 11 Beer Games
  • 11 Wine Party Games
  • 17 Bachelorette Games
  • 20 Baby Shower Games
  • Christmas Drinking Party Games

We have over 97 group games for adults. Does your favorite game idea include drinks?

Outdoor Team Building Games

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Outdoor group games are great because the widen the play area. Bring the fun to the park, beach, lake, backyard and more with these outdoor team games. They can be fun for during the day or even at night. They also allow for a mess! No ruining that fancy carpet inside.

Pass the Water

You’ll need: Cups, buckets, water
How to score: Team that has the most water in the final cup/bucket wins.

Do you have what it takes to not spill a drop? Have teams line up in a row and give the first person in line a cup of water. Once “go” is said, the person holding the water cup full of water has to hold the cup over their hand and pour out the water into the empty cup of the person behind them. Do this until the entire team has done it and then see what team has the most water in the final cup/bucket!

Hula Hoop Pass

You’ll need: Hula Hoops
How to score: The first time to get the hula hoop down the line while staying on the arms, wins!

Split into small groups or teams. Grab a hula-hoop, hold hands, and see if you can get the hula hoop moving up and down the line of players. Be the fastest to move your hoop along.

Fire Tender

You’ll need: Blindfold, wood
How to score: Win if you find who stole your firewood while blindfolded.

In this blindfolded game, IT must try to figure out who is stealing his fire tender. Every time someone approaches, it must try to identify when his fire wood is taken from his campsite. This is a great group game for toddlers or game for younger kids… though we think adults will get a a fun laugh too!

Squirt Ball Relay Race

You’ll need: Beach ball, water gun
How to score: Be the first to get your ball across the finish line.

The quicker, the better. Grab a blown-up beach ball and a squirt gun full of water and see who can use the water from the squirt gun to push the ball across the sand to the finish line. Don’t worry, you’ll more than likely run out of water and have to run to the water and fill up during this time!

Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag

You’ll need: Flags, glow sticks, fabric
How to score: First team to capture the other team’s flag, wins.

Split into two teams. Add a glow stick color to each team to easily identify players. Assign a zone where each teams’ flags (fabric attached to a glow stick) will be placed. Designate a jail area for each team. Each team can create a strategy for defending their flag, freeing jailed teammates, and capturing the other teams flag. If during the game, a player is tagged by the other team, they go to jail. Their teammate can tag them to get out. The game ends when the flag is captured and brought to the opposite side.

More Outdoor Group Games

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Put on your sneakers and get ready for some competitive fun. This is a good selection of outdoor group games for kids and adults. Play at a park, in the pool or even on your trampoline.

  • 16 Outdoor Water Games
  • 16 Trampoline Games
  • 18 Backyard Games
  • 18 Pool Party Games
  • 13 Camping Games
  • 17 Beach Games
  • 19 Lake Games

Enjoy over 117 group games to play outside. Which location is your favorite?

Indoor Group Games

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Indoor games are great for poor weather or doing activities in the youth group room or shared conference room. The game set up is determined by the square space you have to work. Supplies are often found within the home/office setting. Most indoor games can be taken outside as long as your game supplies can be relocated or substituted.

Balloon on a String

You’ll need: Balloons, string
How to score: Be the last one standing with your balloon un-popped.

Tie a balloon to each players ankle with a piece of string. Once everyone has one then start playing some music. While the music plays, people walk around. When the music stops, the aim is to burst another’s balloon & protect your own. The winner is the last person left with a balloon.

Potato Drop

You’ll need: Bowls, buckets, potatoes
How to score: Be the first team to drop the most potatoes in their bucket.

Split players into two teams for a relay. Have all players place a potato between their knees & race to a finish line where they have to drop it into a designated bowl or bucket. They run back to the start line to tag the next player. If the potato is dropped, or if hands touch it, they have to go back to the start and try again. First team to finish the race, wins.

Sticky Spider Web

You’ll need: Painters tape, newspapers (or balled pieces of paper), balloons, cotton balls, socks
How to score: Collect the most balls on your sticky spider web.

Use painter’s tape to make a web-like design on a doorway opening. Give your kids some newspaper to scrunch up and throw up at the web. Or get creative and use other light-weight objects like balloons, cotton balls, socks, etc. Points are awarded for how many items stick in 10 throws.

Cotton Ball Crawl

You’ll need: Bowls, cotton balls
How to score: Be the team that gets the most cotton balls in their group’s bowl.

Dump a pile of cotton balls on the floor in one room and place empty bowls on the floor of another room (one bowl per player). Set a timer for 4 minutes and have players move one cotton ball from one room into the bowl—using a spoon and crawling on hands and knees, then go back and get another. The cotton balls are so light, they’re likely to go flying. Player with the most balls in their bowl at the end of time, wins.

Pass the Parcel

You’ll need: Prize, small presents, bubble wrap or Saran wrap
How to score: Be the player to review the largest prize at the center of the parcel.

Wrap a present in several layers using wrapping paper, newspaper, bubble wrap, or saran wrap. Sit the players in a circle, play some music. While the music plays, everyone has to pass the parcel. When you stop the music, the player holding the package removes one layer. Repeat until the present is revealed. You can have small presents on various layers.

More Indoor Group Games

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Is it raining? Is it too hot? Are you stuck in the car? These team games for indoors are perfect for kids and those stuck with the kids.

  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt
  • 17 Games to Play Inside
  • 12 Car Games

Enjoy 30 fun indoor games to play in a group. Which ones are your favorite.

Holiday Games

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Host a holiday party for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day and more. For themed holiday group games, take many of your classic games and add in seasonal candy and décor. For example, typical buckets can be replaced with Easter baskets. Or instead of using M&Ms and Skittles, use candy corn. Add a fun seasonal name to twist the style and theme of the game. We have dozens of holiday party games for the office and kids parties. They are great for those looking for special occasion group activities and games during a holiday season.

Masked Sticky Note Challenge

You’ll need: Post-It Notes
How to score: Cover your partner in the most sticky-notes during the set time.

Have a blast covering your teammates face in sticky notes sheets of paper. Team that uses the most sticky notes in one minute time is declared the winner.

Ornament Spoon Relay

You’ll need: Spoons, ornaments
How to score: Fastest team to get through all their players, wins.

Inspiration from the classic childhood game, egg spoon relay. Divide teams into two for this relay. The first person in line has a spoon an ornament. Every other player has a spoon. Each person with a spoon and ornament must carry the ornament on the spoon to a designated spot and back. As soon as the player returns to the line, he or she passes the ornament to next person in line. Continue until everyone gets a turn. If the ornament drops, return to the starting line. Fastest team, wins.

Turkey Leg Hunt

You’ll need: Plastic eggs, candy, plastic spoons, washi tape
How to score: Find the most turkey legs.

Fill large Easter eggs with a lot of treasures (candy, stickers, adult cocktails, etc.) Tape a white plastic spoon to the egg and using brown washi tape. This is your turkey leg. Hide turkey legs in the home or in the backyard and go on a turkey (leg) hunt. Fun for all ages.

Mummy Speed Wrap

You’ll need: Toilet paper
How to score: Be the fastest to wrap your mummy.

Groups wrap a player as a mummy in toilet paper. Time each team for start to finish. For each time the roll broke when wrapping the mummy, 3 seconds are added to the final time. Fastest time, wins.

Flying Peeps

You’ll need: Easter baskets, peeps candy, plastic spoon.
How to score: Get the most peeps into your team’s Easter basket in time.

Set an Easter basket ten feet from where the player will stand. Place a marker on the floor to designate where the player stands. In this challenge, each player will use a plastic spoon to launch Peeps into their Easter basket. Players must get six Peeps to land inside the basket to win the challenge. Complete your task in 60 seconds or less.

More fun holiday party games

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Who doesn’t love a themed party? Are the pumpkins everywhere. Are you drowning in candy hearts? Whatever the special occasion, we have a great selection of holiday party games for groups. All of these hit a wide range of ages.

  • 19 Halloween Party Games
  • 12 Thanksgiving Party Games
  • 19 Christmas Party Games
  • 11 Valentine’s Day Party Games
  • 7 Easter Party Games
  • 11 Graduation Party Games

Enjoy 79 holiday themed games for every season! What’s your favorite holiday.

Kids Party Games

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We have a huge birthday line up of games. Take on classic & simple games or even themed party games for boys and girls. If throwing an office party, choose a theme and grab one of these game sets.

Pass the Orange

You’ll need: Oranges
How to score: Team that passes the orange the fastest, wins.

Split teams in two or more. Get an orange and sit everyone in a circle, or stand in a line. The game is simple: you need to put the orange under the chin of the first person, who must then pass it to the next person and place it under their chin, without using hands. First team to finish, wins.

Donuts on a String

You’ll need: String, doughnuts, something to hang
How to score: Eat your donut the fastest

This is a twist to the apple bobbing game. Tie the string on the donuts (one for each guest) and hang them from a clothes line, curtain rod or anything that is available. Each player stands beneath a single donut. On the mark of ‘go’ the players begin to eat their donuts using only their mouth. The first player to finish their doughnut wins. The prize is, of course, the sweet treat!

Marshmallow Pong

You’ll need: Plastic cups, marshmallows
How to score: Be the first to get all your marshmallows into the opponents’ cups.

This game is played like adult beer pong, only kid-friendly, with marshmallows. Line Six cups in a triangle shape on opposite sides of a table/area. Each team takes turn throwing a marshmallow into the other team’s cups. Once a marshmallow lands in a cup, the cup is taken away and the opponent then eats contents of the cup (if not dirty.) There is no winner. Everyone is a winner for eating marshmallows

Sleepover Murder in the Dark Cards

You’ll need: Deck of cards
How to score: Solve who is the murderer

For this murder mystery card game, all you need is a deck of cards. Leave only the numbered cards in the pile, plus 1 ace and 1 face card. That’s it. Have everyone draw a card. The one who gets the ace card is the detective and the one who gets the face card is the murderer. The detective reveals themselves but no one else does. As no one is looking, the murderer has to wink at their latest victim in which that person quietly goes “out” and puts down their card. It’s up to the detective only to figure out who is needing to be charged with the crime.

Trampoline Air Ball

You’ll need: Tennis balls, trampoline
How to score: Catch the most balls in the ten jumps.

The goal of this game is to catch the ball mid jump. Every player gets ten tries to air catch. The person that catches the most balls with ten chances, wins! Keep eliminating players and rotating people in the trampoline until you get your final winner.

More Themed Party Games for Kids

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We have you covered for all the parties. Sweet sixteen party, teen party, glow in the dark party, youth parties, unicorn parties even dinosaur parties. Download and enjoy all the group party games for kids!

  • 17 Kids Party Games
  • 16 Sweet Sixteen Party Games
  • 17 Teen Party Games
  • 16 Glow in the Dark Party Games
  • 11 Sleepover Party Games
  • 12 Animal Party Games
  • 12 Lego Building Blocks Party Games
  • Team Photo Scavenger Hunt
  • 100s more themed group party games for kids

We can’t count. We give up. We surrender. Easily download up to hundreds and hundreds of kids group games to play at a party. There is a kids party game for every season.

How to Choose the Right Group Game

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When choosing a group game, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Keep in mind the age of your crew, how many people you have attending the event and how competitive you want the games to be. There are many types of people who can enjoy group games.

Age of the participants

You’ll want to choose a game that is appropriate for the age group of the participants. If working with younger kids, you can pair older kids for harder games. In addition, make any game that is to juvenile a bit harder by adding extra steps or taking down the time to win.

Number of participants

Some games work better with larger groups, while others are more suited for smaller groups. Most of these games can be played in groups of 2 to 20. That’s a huge range. Adapt each game and team count based on the activity and the time you have. If you have a lot of people but some games require fewer people, take four people out of the team. Let them perform the game and then earn points for their team. On the next game, four different people can play. It create team work and gives all the players a crowd to cheer them on to success.

Level of competitiveness

Some people just want to have fun, while others are just wanting to win! The level of competitiveness does matter whenever you’re choosing a group game. In my opinion, the competition only makes it more fun. If you have toddlers or just adults that act like toddlers and can’t take the heat of a competitive, have a participation trophy or prize just for joining in on the fun.

Who are group games best for?

Honestly, there is no one group games are not best for. Group games bring all in into the fun. It eliminates the spectator sport and allows everyone in on the action. For those individuals who do actually enjoy watching and cheering on, drop them in a larger group. They can participate in one of the quickly paced group groups and cheer on their team for the rest.

The following types of groups are great for group games:

  • Youth groups

  • Workplace Team Building Event for Employees

  • Guests at kids birthday parties

  • Ice breakers for strangers

  • Entertainment for adult parties

  • Seasonal parties and group gatherings

Choosing the right group game can be the difference between a fun and engaging activity and a complete disaster. By taking into consideration the age of the participants, the number of people playing, and the level of competitiveness, you’ll be sure to choose a game that everyone will enjoy!

Where to get printable group games?

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Ready to put the play back in your party plan? Save on party games and entertainment when you choose low-cost party games for groups. These group games are themed by type of party, type of game, location of games and more.

Visit our huge resource of group party games. Enjoy with games with a number of players including a 3 to 20 (or even more) size group. These are great for birthdays, the workplace, youth groups, neighborhood gatherings and more. These fun group games are timeless, so make sure you keep them on your social radar for years to come!

Download a Bunch of Group Games Printables for Kids, Youth and Adults

More Game Ideas for Fun

I ain’t here for a long time, I’m here for a good time…

Good times can be had in short bursts too.  Enjoy time with those close to you too.

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Turn uncommon and even common games into something unique. Every holiday on the calendar can have it’s own themed game. Learn how to transform party activities into holiday party games. Pin to Pinterest.

Family Game Night Ideas Printable Set

Who doesn’t love game night? Host a family game night at home. Save these 17 pages of Game Night Ideas and Family Game Night Bucket List and see how many games you can paly together. Make sure you add the ingredients for these family game night snack ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of games, how about a scavenger hunt. Turn any setting (indoor or out) into a fun treasure hunt. Rhyming riddles provide clues that must be solved as you race to the finish line. Have small prizes along the way or one large present at the end of the race. Take a look at all of our printable scavenger hunts with 20 rhyming clues. Also look at these seasonal scavenger hunts for kids. which also include scavenger hunt checklist. Pin to Pinterest.

Bingo games are perfect for large groups of people. Also free digital downloads are perfect for frugal people. You might be on this blog because you are frugal. You might be on this blog post because you are looking for large group games. Take a look at these free Bingo board printables for kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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100s of Hilarious Adult Party Games

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Big parties call for big fun. And games are an easy, low-cost way to entertain guests. Adults love party games too! Here are over 100+ printable adult party games you can download, print, and play with your friends and family. Have fun!

the best adult party games to play

Parties can be fun, but they can get a bit expensive. This is especially true when trying to plan the fun and entertainment. If you are looking for low-cost fun, take a look at the fun adult party ideas that come with some amazing ideas for low-cost activities.

How to you make a party fun for adults?

When creating a fun party for adults, it’s important to focus on three main components 1.) food, 2.) comfort, and 3.)entertainment.  Food is a given.

Happy bellies include happy people. Have a spread of sweets, savories, and foot that fits different diets and lifestyles. Comfort can include the seating and temperature. Are you having an outdoor party that needs a warm fire or some blankets on a cool fall evening? Find music and entertainment that fits your crowd. Do they enjoy laughter, like to have fun. Are some of them strangers and a few ice break activities would help?

Great food, music, and drinks are the hallmarks of a good adult party. When it comes to planning on a budget, what about party games? Party games aren’t just for kids’ parties. They are a fun way to bring conversation and memories to an adult party Plus, you can play these games with very few supplies and very little cost.

If you want your next party to be one that your guests are talking about weeks after it is over, then you need to include some fun adult party games to play too.

What are some fun Party Games for Adults?

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If you are hosting an adult game night, it’s important to have an arsenal of fun games. Fun parties are created when party guests enjoy their time. Do you have no ideas about what types of adult party games your guests might enjoy? Not to worry, because you can find all kinds of ideas for some fun games for adults right here! With this list of party games, let’s get those guests talking.

If you’re planning an adult birthday party or game night for a large or small group, your friends and family members will have a blast competing with each other all night long. These fun party games will create a whole evening of fun whether your celebrating a birthday boy, birthday girl or just getting the adults together for an evening of fun.

We are not hear for the best board games. Enjoy these easy, hilarious and board-less party games just for the grown-ups. Toss the board games for these fun activities for adults!

Non Board. Not bored!

Press Conference

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How to Play: Press conference is a unique party game for adults that can be played with any size group, with hilarious results. One guest holds a press conference, and the other guests get to ask them questions.  Have that person leave the room. Everyone else decides on a character that this person will be in the “Press Conference.” (You could have a bowl of characters or decide together). The person holding the press conference answers the question, but the twist here is that they have no idea who they are supposed to be but the other guests do. The person has to try and figure out who they are from the questions that are asked by the group (while answering those questions!) For example, if Jim went out of the room and we chose for him to be Bugs Bunny, we could ask “How many carrots do you eat a day?” “What fuel do you use for your sleigh?” “How do you hide from Elmer Fudd?” “Do you feel very old?” “Who is your favorite Looney Tune?”

Supplies: None

Chocolate Game

how to play chocolate game for adult party

Supplies: Wrapped chocolate bar, oven mitts, hat, scarf, a knife, fork,  dice

How to Play: This game is hilarious for an adult party, and you only need a few items to play. You need a wrapped chocolate bar, some oven mitts, a hat, a scarf, a knife, a fork, and a single dice. Going around a circle, each person gets a chance to roll the dice trying to get a six. When a player rolls a six they will put on the hat, scarf, and mitts and attempt to cut the chocolate with the knife and fork. Their turn ends when another player rolls a six when it will be their turn to take over. The game is over when all of the chocolate is gone!

Story Starters

how to play story starters for adult party

How to Play: This party game for adults works best in groups of 4 to 6 people so if you have a large gathering, break your number of players up into groups. The idea is to give each group a piece of paper with a story starting sentence, and then have each person add one sentence to the story. You never know what kind of hilarious story you will end up with at the end.

Some story starting sentences you might use include:

“Once upon a time, I…”
“The dumbest thing I ever did was…”
“My perfect vacation would be…”
“My favorite place to visit was…”
“The dumbest thing I ever did was…”
“If I could be anything it would be…”
“The craziest thing I have ever done is…”
“If my life were a book, I would title it…”

Supplies: Paper, pen, pencil

Don’t Say Yes

how to play don't say yes game for adult party

How to Play: This is one of the best games for an adult party, you have probably heard of the game Taboo, and this is similar. Your guests aren’t allowed to say “yes” or any variation of it (yeah, fine, sure, etc.) when answering questions or in conversation. Anytime the word “yes” is used the guest gets a sticker. Whoever has the most stickers at the end of the night is the loser. Win or lose it’s hilarious to see people try to have conversations without the words “yes.”

Supplies: Stickers

Bag of Bad News

how to play bag of bad news adult party game

How to Play: In this funny drinking game for adults, you will get a bunch of miniature bottles of alcohol. The size you find on airplanes. Number the bottles in a multiple number of party guests. For example, you can have bottles numbered 1 to 30 for 10 guests. In this example, each player would pick 3 numbers for a deck of handwritten cards numbered 1 to 30. Then they are assigned the bottles that correspond with the numbers. The goal is for them to drink that bottle during the party.  No real winner but this activity has as a drinking icebreaker game. Drink responsibly.

Supplies: Numbered miniature airplane bottles of liquor, numbered cards, bag

Spoons

how to play spoons game with deck of cards

How to Play: In this card game, have one less spoon then players in the center of a circle. The goal is for each player to get four cards of a kind. All contestants have four cards to start. The dealer takes a card off the top of the deck to have five cards in their hand, removes one and passes it face down to the left. Each player discards to the person on their left. Cards are picked up and placed down quickly. When one player gets four of a kind, they grab a spoon then all other players must grab a spoon too. The player left without a spoon gets a letter. First person to spell S-P-O-O-N is out and has to eat a yucky thing on the spoon.

Supplies: Spoons, deck of cards

Pictionary

how to play Pictionary game at party

How to Play: Pictionary is a fun drawing game for a small party of mixed ages. Best of all, drawing abilities don’t have to count for this game and in fact, the worse someone draws, the more hilarious the game becomes. Split players into teams. Team members must guess what their teammate is drawing on the large paper. If they guess the correct answer in the assigned time, they get a point. The winning team has the most points at the end of the game.

Supplies: Large paper, dry erase board, poster, dry erase markers, paper, pen, timer

Never Have I Ever

how to play never have I ever adult party game

How to Play: This icebreaker game is a great way to get to know each other—really fast. All players sit in a circle and hold up 10 fingers. One at a time, players go around and say the phrase “Never have I ever…” completing the sentence with something they have not done. Anyone who has done the activity mentioned in the “Never have I ever . . .” statement, puts one finger down. As players put down all their fingers, they are eliminated from the game. Last person standing wins. The winner of the game is the last remaining player with a finger raised.

Supplies: None

Prosecco Pong

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How to Play: This drinking game is played like beer pong, only classier, with Prosecco. Poor a bit of Prosecco in 12 plastic wine glasses. Six glasses in a triangle shape on opposite sides of a table. Each team takes turn throwing a ping-pong ball into the other team’s cups. Once a ball lands in a cup, the cup is taken away and the opponent then drinks the contents of the cup. If both teammates hit cups, the balls are rolled back and they get to shoot again. There is no looser.

Supplies: Plastic wine glasses, ping-pong balls, table

Truth or Dare

how to play truth or dare game with adults

How to Play: Play the traditional game of truth or dare or add this fun twist to make a classics kids game into an adult truth or dare game challenge. In this unique game, separate your players into teams or groups. How brave are your players? Have each player blindly pick dare (or truth). If that player completes the dare , the team gets three points. If one of their teammates completed the dare, they get one point. The group that completes the most dares by the end of the reception is the winner.

Supplies: Paper, pens, pencils

Name that Tune

adult party game how to play name that tune

How to Play: Before the party, make a playlist of songs. These can be themed songs (for example, if it is Christmas have Christmas songs.) Give each guest a piece of paper and a pencil. Play one song at a time for 30 seconds. Have everyone write down the name of the song (or the next line of the song). The person with the most correct wins.

Supplies: Paper, pencil, pen

Cereal Box Game

how to play cereal box game aka bite the bag game for adult party

How to Play: Also known as Bite the Bag game. This is a hilariously funny game gets worse as the night goes on. Place an empty cereal box on the floor. A player must reach down and pick it up with their mouth. The only thing that is allowed to touch the floor is your feet (no hands, no knees) and the only thing that is allowed to touch the box is your mouth. After every round, cut off an inch from the top of the box and play again. This game is like limbo in reverse. How low can you go?

Supplies: Cereal box, scissors

Two Truths and a Lie

how to play two truths and a lie party game

How to Play: This ice breaker game is a great getting to know you game for early in the night. Pick 3 statements to tell about yourself. Example: “I have two siblings, I’ve been to three continents, and I love cats.” Two should be true; one should be a lie. Everyone else must guess which is the lie. If you’re playing with family or friends, pick obscure details to try to trick each other to make it even more fun.

Supplies: None

Charades

how to play charades adult party game

How to Play: On cards (or paper or sticky notes), write down nouns (person, place or thing). Keep the noun Charades ideas in the topic of the age group or the theme of the season. In this classic game, split teams in two. Stack the cards or place them all in a bowl. One person acts out what’s on the card. Each team guesses what the player on their is acting out. Team that guesses the most correctly, wins.

Supplies: Paper, pencil, pen

Straight Face

how to play straight face game at adult party

How to Play: We hope you have a sense of humor but can keep a straight face. The funny game begins with each player writing down one sentence on a piece of paper, crumpling, and piling it at the center of the group. What kind of sentences? Ones that are ridiculous, awkward, hilarious or inappropriate; ones that anyone would struggle to read (or hear) while keeping a straight face. One at a time, each player will choose a slip of paper and attempt to read whatever is written on it without giggling or cracking a smile. If they fail, they are out (or take a shot or eat a yucky concoction.) Careful, laughter included.

Supplies: Paper, pen or pencils

React and Act

how to play react and act game at party for adults

How to Play: Pass out sheets of paper and pens to the players. Have each person write an event. Tell them to be creative! Examples of events can include: Being surprised by a large, aggressive bear in the woods. You just won the lottery. You have just been proposed for marriage with a ring. You just got fired. You made a touch down at the Superbowl. You just fell in love. Once everyone writes an event, fold the paper once and place it into the bag. Divide the group into teams no larger than 5 people. During their turn, a team each gets a different action drawn from the bag. For thirty seconds they must act out their action. After time expires, the other members of the team try to guess what each persons action was. A point is awarded for each correct guess.

Supplies: Paper, pens, pencils

Fishbowl Game

how to play fishbowl game at party for adults

How to Play: This game has many names. Also known as Celebrity, The Name Game, or Salad Bowl. Similar to Charades and Taboo. The rules change each round. First, have a list of nouns and/or phrases written on cards. These will be used for the rounds. Split teams in two. Round 1: Taboo. Use words to describe the word or phrase on the card, without any acting or gestures. You cannot use any part of the word or phrase! Round 2: Charades. Without words or sounds, act and use gestures to communicate the word or phrase on the card. Round 3: Password. You can say exactly one word to describe the word or phrase on the card, no more! You’ll rely on your team’s ability to use association. The team that guesses the most cards across all rounds wins!

Supplies: Paper, pencil, pen

Twenty Questions

how to play twenty questions game at party

How to Play: One player, the answerer, picks an object. This can be something in the room or something obscure. All other players ask the answerer “Yes” or “No” questions to guess what the object is. If no one guesses correctly after 20 questions, the answerer has won and picks a new object for the next round. If someone guesses correctly they get to pick the object for the next round.

Supplies: None

The (No-So) Newlywed Game

The no-so newlywed party game with adults

How to Play: In this fun couple game, the challenge is to see what couple knows the other person best. It’s played just like the Newlywed Game but this way couples who have been together for any length of time can take part in the fun. Prepare with a list of questions that take you through dating, engagement and the wedding, firsts, friends, and family, favorites, best and worst, finances, preferences, making love, fun facts, love and marriage, and the future. There’s even a category just for the funniest questions. ​

Supplies: Paper, pencils, pens

I’m Going to a Bar

how to play I'm going to a bar game at party for adults

How to Play: Just like the kid game “I’m Going on a Picnic.” The first person begins by saying, “I’m going to the bar and I need to get a mojito” (or any other alcoholic beverage). After that, the next player repeats the drink that the previous player(s) said… but adds another drink to the list, as well. Game continues with each person adding a drink to the list. You are out if you mess up the order of drinks. Last person standing is the winner.

Supplies: None

Donuts & Cocktail Sticks

how to play donuts and cocktail sticks adult party game idea

How to Play: This perfect game is a bit silly, a bit close. It is similar to pass the orange. Split teams in two. Create a line. Hand your players a cocktail stick, which they’re to put in their mouth. The first player now puts a donut on their cocktail stick and has to pass it onto the next teammate without it falling. No hands. Keep passing along the line. The last player who gets the donut, drops it in a bucket. Any donuts dropped during the passing, go back to the beginning of the line. Team who passes the most donuts at the end of time, wins.

Supplies: Donuts, cocktail sticks

These games are so much fun! Not only are they easy to implement, they are low-cost allowing you to focus your budget on other party details and party ideas.

Be prepared to be the host again. These adult party games will have your guests looking forward to the next one you plan to throw, and if you need more fun games for an adult party check out the links within the post. There are lots of amazing adult party games, and drinking games to choose from that your guests are sure to love!

Printable Games for Adults

fun adult party games printables

What’s the best party of printable party games and entertainment? You can literally crank one of these printable adult games out of your at-home printer, and have something fun to do together in just a few short minutes.

Let us help you with these funny party games for adults.  We have a variety of games you can download and print for adult parties. These include hundreds of printable games to keep guests entertained during office parties, birthday parties, game nights, and more! Ideas for every age and every theme!

These printable adult games put all you need back in your hands including game instructions and a list of supplies and materials needed. Take a look at fun print-and-play games for any type of party

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Your game digital downloads bring low-cost party entertainment but also the fun! Use these themed party games and printable activities for any season, for any reason.

Save on three printable game sets but adding Minute to Win It Adult games, Party Games for Adults, and Drinking Party games to your cart here.

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These digital items are delivered as a PDF document. You will need a free versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Print form your at home computer, local print shop or Staples Printing Services.

More Game Ideas

The fun games ideas don’t end here. Also take a look at holiday games, group games and games for younger kids.

Group Games

Need a few teambuilding game ideas? Want a few icebreaker games for a large group of people or small group? These Group Games are just want you need for the classroom, youth group are the office. These insanely fun games are perfect for youth, kids and adults. Pin to Pinterest.

really fun group games for teams adults kids office and more

Holiday Games

Are the holidays quickly approaching. Whatever the reason for celebration, take a look at the Best Holiday Games for the entire year. From January to December, these fun themed games are perfect for your Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween or even Christmas party. Pin to Pinterest.

the best holiday party games for adults, kids, office and youth

Teen Games

Looking for some fun party games for teens? You’ll love this list of 17 cool teenage party game ideas for your next gathering. These printable teen party games can be played at the party venue or even at home. Also check out games for a sweet 16 party. Pin to Pinterest.

 

Teen Party Games Printable

Kids Birthday Games

Lastly, don’t forget the kids. Enjoy fun kids activities for your celebration, no matter the occasion! These children’s party games are great for birthday parties, outdoor celebrations, or even the classroom! Pin to Pinterest.

printable Kids Party Games for a birthday party

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your favorite party games for adults. Which activities do you love? Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Disney Princess Party Ideas

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Girl, put on your crown. This post is full of exciting Princess Party Ideas. Enjoy princess birthday cakes, party foods, crafts, princess party games, party favors and more! If the crown fits, wear it!

Princess Party Ideas

Your little princess is turning another year older. You know what that means. Bring on the crowns, sparkles, fancy food, and all things pink. It’s time for a princess party! If you’re looking for tips and ideas to plan the perfect princess birthday party, you’re in luck. We’ve got loads of cute ideas for princess cupcakes, princess games, pretty party food fit for royalty, and lots of décor, favors, and crafts that the kids can make to keep them entertained.

From tea party scones to strawberry cupcakes to sparkly pink slime to send home with every princess, you’re sure to find some excellent princess party ideas to use for your birthday bash. Happy planning!

Princess Birthday Cakes

JELLO Cupcakes Princess

For get the birthday cake! If cupcakes are more your style, you can’t get any prettier (or pinker) than these lovely raspberry JELLO cupcakes. The white chocolate buttercream icing makes these cupcakes ultra sweet. They’re a nice change of pace from your usual chocolate or vanilla cupcakes. Simple sprinkles give the cupcake some texture your birthday princess will love. | Saving You Dinero

Rapunzel Cupcakes Princess Party

Rapunzel is a really popular princess, thanks to the Tangled movies, so these Rapunzel cupcakes could be perfect for your little princess. We love the bold colors of the purple icing with the yellow “hair” trailing down the side of the cupcake. And you can use a boxed cake mix and store-bought frosting for these, making them easier to prepare than you’d think. | Well If She Can Do It

Strawberry Cupcakes Princess Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth with these pretty pastel strawberry-filled cupcakes. It’s a vanilla cupcake recipe, and they’re filled with strawberry jam. This recipe makes a small batch of only seven cupcakes, so if you’re planning on lots of party guests, make sure to triple the recipe. Add a fun gum ball for sweet treat cake toppers. | Amanda Wilens

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes Recipe

How about some strawberry cupcakes that are full of real strawberry pieces throughout? They’re topped with a pink swirled vanilla frosting and a large pink gumball on top to complete the look. | Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Princess Party Food

Elsa Princess Drink Hot Chocolate

Throwing a princess party in the fall or winter months when the weather’s chilly? The princesses will surely welcome this gorgeous, warming cup of Elsa white hot chocolate. These princess party drinks are rich, creamy, ready in less than 10 minutes, and perfect for any princess. | Baking Beauty

Chocolate Chip Scones Tea Party

If you’re considering a tea party, no tea is complete without some delicious scones. These chocolate chunk scones will go over well. This recipe makes eight scones, and they look lovely cut into heart shapes and surrounded by pink flowers. | Amanda Wilens

Princess Tea Party finger sandwiches

Speaking of tea, you’ll need some finger sandwiches for the affair. Since they’re served cold or at room temperature, you don’t have to worry about keeping them warm or reheating! | Aleka’s Get Together

Cinderella Party Food Pumpkin Pinatas

Are you going for a Cinderella theme? If so, these magical pumpkin piñatas are an absolute must. They’re filled with lots of fun candy inside and will delight all the little princesses at your party. | Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Princess Party Food

Try foods themed after all the Disney princesses! There are many ideas here, like Anna’s sandwiches in the shape of crowns using a Princess Crown Cookie Cutter. Also try fairy bread in honor of Cinderella’s godmother, Tiana’s lemon frog cake, and more. | Play Party Plan

gray stuff oreo recipe

Belle’s grey stuff is super popular at the Disney parks, but you can easily make it at home for your princess party! It’s basically Oreo pudding. Adding the sugar pearls to each dollop of pudding makes it look extra fancy. | Lil Luna

Princess Party Food OREO Belle

These Beauty and the Beast Oreos are almost too pretty to eat. Almost. The Oreos are covered in yellow chocolate melts and topped with white icing and sugared red roses. They’ll look gorgeous on the dessert table. | Mommy Musings

Princess Party Décor

How to make a tablecloth backdrop

To make a significant visual impact for just a few dollars, try this plastic tablecloth backdrop in different shades of pink. It’ll look amazing behind your food table, candy buffet and you could do one for a photo backdrop as well. This aurora inspired backdrop screams all things pink. Adjust the princess party decorations tablecloth colors to fit your favorite Disney princess. | Smart Party Planning

Princess Party Activities, Crafts & Favors

princess birthday party games

Get ready to entertain your guests… your princesses… with these princess party games. Ten engaging and fun games for girls from treasure hunts, to relays, wand making and more. Add these princess games to play to the party plan.

This princess birthday party games printable set is mostly fitting for preschoolers. Think ages 3, 4, 5 6 and 7. Set comes with princess games directions and supply list.

Princess Paper Dolls

Now we need a few low-cost Disney Princess party supplies. These princess paper dolls will make beautiful party décor and could be given out as favors or used as a party craft, too. You can even save them after the party to decorate your little princess’s room with her favorite Disney princess. | Red Ted Art

For more Disney Princess party ideas, these adorable princess candy necklace princess party favors will be a hit with the girls! They have an unbranded look, so they’re great for a general princess theme but could work for a Disney princess party, too. These could even be used as invitations. You can also find this free princess themed birthday party printable in our 25 Free Disney Printables post! | Five Marigolds

A princess party theme needs an amazing crown or tiaras. You’ll be amazed at all the beautiful ideas in this post from Dinner at the Zoo, but one of our favorites was having the flower crowns for girls and gold crowns for boys so that everyone got something to sit atop their head, just like real princesses and princes. Other ideas that we loved were the jewelry selection station (with beaded and candy jewelry available) and the face painting station. | Dinner at the Zoo

Fairy Slime princess party favor

Want a fun princess themed birthday party favor? Make batches of fairy slime to give to the princesses in attendance! Parents will appreciate that there’s no food coloring so that it won’t stain kids’ hands. It’s still lovely and sparkly, though. | The Best Ideas for Kids

Fairy Slime Princess Party Favor

For slime fanatics, this princess slime is another excellent choice. It’s made with only three ingredients and is pink and sparkly. What more could you ask for? Put in little jars with a ribbon tied around, and you’re all set. | Simple Everyday Mom

Princess Playdough Party Activity

How fun is this pink princess cake mix playdough? It’s perfect if you’re throwing a party for toddlers or preschoolers. However, if you want to make this taste-safe, you’ll need to use edible glitter instead of real glitter. | Crayons and Cravings

Princess Party Crafts

Princess Party Crafts

Any Disney princess or Little Mermaid fan will love making this Ariel papercraft. You can print and cut all the pieces to make it easy for the kids to assemble their own mermaid in just a few minutes. It’s super easy to change out the hair and skin color, too, just by changing out the color of craft paper. | Ottawa Mommy Club

Paper Crowns Princess Party

No princess can be without her crown. Every little girl will enjoy making paper crowns as a great way to kick off the party. You’ll need some yellow or gold construction paper or scrapbook paper and lots of pretty stick-on jewels. | The Craft at Home Family

Princess Wands Party Activity

A proper princess needs a wand! Making paper leaf wands can be a super fun craft for the kids, especially if they gather their own sticks, get to choose their ribbon colors, etc. Of course, if you don’t have time for an extended craft, you could always reassemble them or at least prepare all the materials beforehand. | Barley and Birch

snow white princess party craft

Here’s another princess papercraft that’s super easy to set up and make. If Snow White is one of your child’s favorites, they’ll love this craft! It looks just like her, doesn’t it? | Ottawa Mommy Club

We hope you enjoyed this list of princess birthday party ideas. We’d love to feature even more ideas! If you’ve thrown a spectacular princess party, share your pictures with us.

princess birthday party ideas

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Cheers to another year!



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Paw-some Blue’s Clues Party Ideas

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Do you have a birthday party to get ready for? We came up with some of the most creative DIY Blue’s Clues Party Ideas to perfect your themed Blue Clues and You birthday party! Blue’s Clues Recipes, Party Supplies, Mailbox Crafts and more!

If your son or daughter loves a their blue furry friend, they they are sure to love the ideas for a Blue’s Clues party. From party favors, to decor, party food, birthday cake and more, these ideas are perfect for your next celebration.

Blue’s Clues & You!

First up, the show! Guess what – Are you sitting in your Thinking Chair for the news? Blue’s Clues is returning! Nickelodeon has announced a 20 episode new season of Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Clues & You! The first episode appeared November 11, 2019 at 9 AM ET.

Look for your old favorites, in fact, the first episode will have guest appearances from the original host, Steve, played by Steven Michael Burns and his successor, Joe, played by Donovan Patton.

Join our new friend, Josh, and his dog, Blue, on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle. Look for this new curriculum-driven interactive preschool series  and view sneak peeks of “Blue’s Clues & You!” on Nick Jr. now!

Which games can you play at a Blue’s Clues Party?

Love Blue’s Clues Party Games? If you are unsure how to keep toddlers entertained for hours, we have your answer. This Blue’s Inspired Party Games list will be all you need to keep your party guest engaged and happy.

Blue's Clues Birthday Party Games

Blue Puppy Birthday Party Game include 10 activities as well as directions and supply list to keep you birthday party prepared and organized!

Puppy Inspired Party Games PDF

Low-Cost Blue’s Clues Birthday Party Ideas

Another Blue’s Clues day today!  We have some of the most festive and creative Blue’s Clues Party Ideas for your child’s next birthday party!

These party ideas will keep the cost down and stay in the Blue’s Clues Theme. Its’ possiblet o pull of fa party without braking the bank. Whether it is something that is blatantly Blue’s Clues and You or something that is inspired by this classic Nick Jr. TV program, this post will inspire you!

Handy Dandy Notebook

From your Handy Dandy Notebook, to creative Blue’s Clues paw prints for clues, siblings Shovel and Pail, and even  Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper!  Who is your child’s favorite character!?

To find all of your party clues, you will of course need your Blue’s Clues Handy Dandy Notebook. You can get the 4-piece play set HERE.


Paw Print Clues

A clue, a clue! Have adorable paw prints (or Blue’s Clues) around the home or in the entry way to the front door!  You can download free paw prints HERE. We suggest downloading these paw prints, printing from a Word Document and then pasting on blue construction paper!

For pretend play birthdays, another idea is to use the cute paw prints around the party area for clues. From the first clue to the next clue to the last, let your guests work on problem-solving together. | Original Source Unknown

DIY Birthday Outfit

You guys….how adorable is this Blue’s Clues Costume? You might be able to make your own, but if not, we are a bit obsessed Blue’s Clues ears, tail and hands – how precious would this be for your little birthday boy or girl? Just add some face paints and you are all set. | Lollipop Lucy Costumes on Etsy (no longer available, see similar Blue Clues Costumes)

Blues Clues Mailbox

Mail time, mail time, mail time, mail time, MAIL TIME!

In order to get a letter, you have to have  Blue’s Clues Mailbox! Unfortunately, because the latest Blue’s Clues & You is not released, finding a Blue Clues Mailbox you can buy, isn’t going to happen. You will have to craft your own while singing the Blue’s Clues Mailbox song!

Here’s the mail, it never fails, It makes me want to wag my tail, When it comes I wanna wail, MAIL!

Get this red Mailbox for Blue and spray paint it purple! You can keep the flag, red! Cover the red flag with painters tape when spray painting.


How sweet is this Blue’s Clues mailbox? They are great for hosting clues for a game or collecting birthday cards from guests! We love the little grass footprint! | Project Nursery


Mailbox Letter Printable

And if you make this sweet Blue’s Clues mailbox, make sure to fill the Blue’s Clues mailbox Letter. Print these free Printable Blues Clues Cards! Pass out crayons and allow each child to write a note or draw a picture for Blue and Magenta.  | Family Shopping Bag

Recipe Card Printables

If you have a fun recipe, leave out these free Blue’s Clues Recipe Cards. Your guests can even write their own recipes – maybe birthday wishes – and place them in the Blue Clue’s & You mailbox! | Family Shopping Bag

Birthday Invite

Those free cards make adorable invitations too or get these personalized Blue’s Clues invitations on Etsy! | LittleRainbowBlooms

No longer available from Little Rainbow Blooms. Get a similar custom Blue’s Clues & You Birthday Invite from Birdy Says Caw Caw.

DIY Blues Clues Table Idea

It’s not a party without the right recipes! From cake to a beautiful tablescape, immerse yourself in the delights of your bites while celebrating your favorite Blue’s Clues Fan!

Our first up Blue’s Clues Party Idea, how adorable is this Blue’s Clues table display? It inspires me to get decorating! | The Party Muse

DIY Party Food

Serve tasty treats in your personalized shovel and pail! Grab this Red Pail, yellow shovel and use Chalk Markers to decorate your face. | Catch My Party


Blue’s Clues Dog Cake Pan

Ready for a Blue’s Clues Cake Idea? Make your own Blue’s Clues Cake with this pan from Wilton. Don’t be dismayed. Also check out our Character Cake Tutorial – it is so much easier than you think!


Paw Print Cookies

Less challenging, make your own DIY Blue’s Clues Paw Print Cookies! Get your paw cookie cutter HERE.


Blue Cotton Candy Party Food

Blue Cotton Candy Dog Fur

Here is another fun Blue’s Clues Party Idea. Serve Blue Cotton Candy and label it as a Dog Fur!


Dog Bone Rice Krispies

This is adorable. Make these fun dog snacks for your doggy party! Use this dog bone cookie cutter. | Spaceships and Laser Beams


Blue’s Clues Fondant Cupcakes

Make your own Blue’s Clues Cupcake Toppers with free Blue’s Clues Template. | Bird on a Cake

Blues Clues Party Supplies

So many cute Blue’s Clues Party Supplies to choose from for your little puppy fan. At times time Blue’s Clues Party Supplies are Hard to Find Party Supplies. Sigh. Don’t worry, with the the release of the new show in November 2019, Party supplies should pick up. Right now, make your own or get creative by searching the creative market – Amazon and Etsy.

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Blue’s Clues Piñata

We aren’t done with the Blue’s Clues party ideas, how about this Blue Clues Piñata – you can get it HERE! Fill with candy, party favors or small prizes. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper

Don’t forget the table top. Head to the Dollar Store and pick up a salt and paper shaker. Decorate your own Blue’s Clues Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper! | Source

Pin the Paw on Blue

Another fun Blue’s Clues party idea. This is a cute game and activity – Similar to pin the tail on the donkey but in blue fashion – Pin the Paw On the Blue Dog.

No longer available, get a similar Blue’s Clues Poster HERE or HERE. Another great idea is to downloads images of blue from Google images and images of paw prints from Google Images.  You can purchase blue paw prints for clues too.


Blue Party Decorations

For some Blue Clue’s party inspiration, pick up these Blue Lanterns HERE. Lanterns are great to make your own DIY piñata. Cut out construction paper for your dog ears, face and eyes. Tie streamers to the bottom. The only problem is it will break fast. Since many lanterns come in a set, you can have one lantern for each of your preschoolers and fill with one big prize instead. This can be their goodie bag.


Blues Clues Pumpkin Template

If you have an October birthday, make this Blue’s Clues Pumpkin with this free printable stencil! It would be so cute and welcoming at the front door! If it’s not the Halloween season, make it with a water melon or cantaloupe for a fruit table display.| Source unknown

Printable Party Hats

And if you just don’t want to tackle these Blue’s Clues party ideas yourself, take a look at this Blues Clues Party Supply Kit with Instant Download including Blue’s Clues party hats. Print it yourself! | Tiny Printables on Etsy


In addition to the Blue’s Clues Party Games, also take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

Be there on the double with these Paw Patrol Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a party? Don’t forget our fun Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Throwing a party? Make your own cake. It’s much easier than you think with this Character Cake Tutorial. Pin to Pinterest.



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The Best Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas

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September 21, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 6 Comments

published date: October 14, 2018
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Enjoy these creative Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas to pull off the best wizard celebration. Fun Harry Potter Party ideas including homemade magic wands, tasty butterbeer recipes, DIY Quidditch snitches, Harry Potter Themed games and more!

“Wingardium leviosa” My spell has either enticed you to read further or has you levitating from your chair. Either way, I hope you area as captivated as I am with these Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas. We found some of the best wizard recipes (care to eat Butterbeer cake from a mug?) and most creative crafts (deliver owl mail) to pull off the ultimate, memorable wizard party.

You will want a brick wall backdrop to enter platform 9 3/4 and some Ferrero Rocher Chocolates to make the cutest Quidditch snitch. I promise the kids will talk about this party for years to come!

What are some great low-cost Harry Potter Party Ideas?

There are many reason to throw a Harry Potter Themed Party. Turn your home into a Hogwarts house for a Halloween party or birthday party. From party decorations to tasty dessert, these Harry Potter Party ideas are low-cost but totally fitting of the party theme.

With a little wizardly-inspiration from the movies, enjoy these ideas for a harry potter party!

Harry Potter Games for Kids

The first place to keep a party low budget is to save on the entertainment. It’s incredibly easy to bring party activities to your special event without hiring entertainment. Before you get started, make sure to enjoy these Wizarding Games at Home. These Harry Potter party games can be downloaded and uses as your party planner resource.

Harry Potter Party Games

They include 17 Wizard themed games directions as well as a supply list using common items found at home. Includes Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt, Harry Potter Charades, Harry Potter Birthday Party Games with directions & supply list.

Wizarding Themed Party Games for Kids

Party Favor Printables

Use these free Harry Potter printables to create quick and easy Pillow Party Favor Boxes. Perfect for holding your favorite Harry Potter themed treats like ertie Bott’s Jelly Beans! Careful, these candy flavor beans might not be the flavor you like! All you need to pay for are the beans which you can possibly buy in bulk. | Bugaboo City

Butter Beer

Forget the cake! Let’s toast and give cheers. You really cannot do anything HP themed without this recipe. This homemade Butterbeer recipe isn’t a drink. Its a Microwave Cake in a Mug! A perfect dessert for a Harry Potter birthday party and your wizard can have fun making their own mug. Just add ice cream and viola! | Living Locurto


DIY Golden Snitches

The Easy Golden Snitches are so simple you might find yourself making them for more than a Harry Potter Party! They would be fun to tie to a balloon. Light enough too to float around your event. Let everyone take home the balloons at the end of the party. | My Poppet

Popcorn Treats

Are you watching the Harry Potter Movies? If so you are going to need some popcorn for your movie-thon. Forget a simple popcorn recipe, have fun making your own Harry Potter party themed recipe. Fill your belly with this Marshmallow Butterbeer Popcorn! | Sisters, What!

Floating Décor

Doesn’t it seem like everything levitates in the great school? Are you inspired by the great hall ceiling? Bubble wands make the most perfect floating keys for your DIY Harry Potter Decor! Add some floating candles, floating letters and floating golden snitches and you are all set. Clear fishing line would be great for these decorations. | Tikkido

Wizard Missing Poster

Grab this free printable, Have You Seen this Wizard? You will print and then place together.  It makes a fun photo prop for your party photos| No longer available, get a similar item here. After the party, use the wizard prop as room décor for your harry potter fan.

Pencil Wands

One low cost party activity is to make your own homemade wands. Fill their party favor bag with something useful – A Harry Potter Pencil Wand. A hot glue gun is the trick! Use the pencils for other party activities like writing wizard letter and sending them by owl. | Sisters What

Dry Ice Potion

How about blending in a potion class to your party activities? Dry ice inside the cauldron helped to create fog and create a very exciting party effect! This also is a fun party activity for young wizards. | Spaceships and Laser Beams

DIY Party Favor Bags

Another unique party favor bag are these Quidditch Treat Bags. Make them before the big event or allow party guest to use a candy table, fill and make their own Harry Potter party favor bags. | The Preppy Planner

Chocolate Frogs Holder

These Harry Potter inspired chocolate frogs with boxes to match are so easy to make and add a fantastic touch to any Harry Potter party. You will need a frog mold with your recipe. Then create these origami shaped frog holder before gifting to your party guests. | A Modern Homestead

House Sorting Hat

You’re going to want a real talking sorting hat! Who wouldn’t have fun finding out which house they are assigned?… . please not Slytherin!


Moaning Myrtle Poster

Use your printer to put Moaning Myrtle where she is definitely not wanted – like the bathroom! This is such a simple touch to our bathroom décor but it totally sets the harry potter castle theme… just don’t’ flood the bathroom floor with her tears. | Profmcgonagall101213

Owl Letters

These super easy Harry Potter Owl Letter Holders would be great for inviting friends to your birthday party! They make cute homemade Harry Potter invitations that set the party theme immediately. | My Very Educated Mother

Harry Potter Invitations

If you do not feel like crafting your own invitations, these Harry Potter Invites are precious! | ZarleeLuxCreations (Currently unavailable but find similar Wizard Invitations on Etsy.)

Fat Lady Password Door

Speaking of invites, don’t leave off the password. Blow up a picture of the Fat Lady to stick on the door. Password please! | Wattlebird (link no longer available)

Floating Letters

Don’t you love when the mail comes in the great hall? It’s raining mail – an acceptance letters! Write your party guests names on the envelope and insert Hogwarts acceptance letters inside. | Craftsterchic (link not longer available)

House Ties Craft

What house will the sorting hat place you in? Make sure to have these Harry Potter DIY Felt Ties ready to assign to your party goers! Include Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Slytherin (if you have to!) | One Sweet Appetite

Spider Party Decor

Follow the trail of spiders! Learn how to make magnetic spiders for a metal door or use double sided tape to hang. | Delia Creates

Owl Cupcakes

Wizarding is hard and you will need to fill your bellies. Of course you need Harry Potter party food. No need for a birthday cake. These owl cupcakes add the perfect touch and a tasty dessert! | Sweetest Kitchen

Homemade Wizard Wands

The DIY Harry Potter Wands are so simple and made with hot glue and bamboo cooking chopsticks. You can make them ahead or at the party for a budget-friendly party activity. | Boxy Colonial

DIY Quidditch Goal

Fall is a great time for some ball. Grab your brooms and enjoy the great outdoors with a few backyard games. Make your own DIY Quidditch Hoops for display or for a Harry Potter game! These would be perfect for our Wizard Party games. | Housewife Eclectic

Potion Craft

Another low-cost party favor and very cute party craft are these tiny jars. Just a few simple ingredients to make this Harry Potter Potion Necklace. | The Scrap Shoppe Blog

Free Printable Banner

How about free Harry Potter Birthday Party Décor? This free banner printable is perfect for your party! | Paper Trail Design

Toilet Signs

We found this Wizard Bathroom sign on Birds Party and had to find it’s origin. You can purchase it here. Be sure to have a moaning Myrtle inside the toilet area.

Photo Backdrop

There’s only one way to get to the Hogwarts express. The brick wall. Slowly scroll through this blog post for the ultimate list of Harry Pottery Birthday Ideas like Platform 9 3/4 Photo Wall! | My Poppet


Ready to party? Keep the kids entertained. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

Have a Star Wars Fan? The force will be with you when you take a look at these Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Gotta catch ’em all! Anther wonderful collection are these Pokemon Birthday Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

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