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18 Fun Back to School Games – Minute to Win it Style!

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January 18, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Tired of the same old boring games at your back to school parties or with your first week of school activities? Try these 18 fun Minute to Win it Back to School Games that are great for kids and adults alike. Download, print, and enjoy some of the best games to play at school or home!

Celebrate the new school year and get the kids excited with fun back to school games. The first day of school is an exciting time for everyone, from the kids who are heading back to class to the parents who are finally getting a little peace and quiet.

And while those first few days might feel overwhelming as you try to get organized for the new year, setting up some fun games will help decrease everyone’s stress level! Group games are perfect icebreakers for getting to know peers and the classroom.

In this post, we’ve got everything you need for a fantastic back-to-school season, including fun ideas for the kids and some of the best games to play at school or for a gathering.

Back to School Games for Kids

Let’s take a closer look at a few exciting back to school games for outdoor fun with a group of classmates or friends. These are great for a school party or can be used in the classroom as they are clean fun for games ideas to play in the classroom.

Games to play at school might include…

Back to School Toss – This game of strength tests students’ accuracy as they toss these balls using string tied onto them. On the count of three, students try to see how many they can toss into their buckets. You can make this even more fun by choosing teams to compete against each other.

Pencil Drop – This game is a test of balance and patience as students try to keep their pencils from hitting the ground. All you do is line up into two teams and pass the unsharpened pencil down the line without using your hands. The first group to make it to the end of the line with a pencil in hand, wins!

First Day Jitters – This game is played like the classic game hot potato, but with a book! When the music starts, the first student passes the book. Students to pass around the book. The last one to hold it when the music stops is out. When only one student remains, that person wins!

Want something more? How about back-to-school party games that include math… perhaps like 60 seconds of activity? Grab your stop watches!

Back to School Minute to Win It Games

Get your kids ready for back to school with our printable first day of school activities. The PDF is filled with easy-to-set-up games that need everyday items you can grab locally or get delivered by Amazon.

To use the packet, just download and print the pages at home on a color printer. The supply list is included so you don’t have to worry about forgetting anything.

Here’s a sneak peek at two of the games:

Keep Up Your Grades – This game of skill challenges kids to use their A-game to keep their balloons in the air. This is a challenging one, but kids love it when they get the hang of it!

Sticky Note Challenge – Cover your teammate or classmate with Post-It notes the fastest and you might just become the teacher’s pet! When the timer hits 60 seconds, who will have the most sticky notes stuck?

Face the Cookie – Players must move an OREO cookie from their forehead into their mouth within one minute. Participants cannot use their hands at any time during the game!

Using common school supplies like a paper bag, pens, glue sticks, rubber bands, and apples. Your download comes with a full list of items for the games and directions for all 18 games.

How to Use the Back to School Games

There are several ways to use these games. You can have a fun last day of summer with your kids and some neighborhood friends or even help set these activities up for your child’s classroom.

The beginning of the school year can bring a lot of anxiety. For teachers, these back to school activities make great simple icebreakers or team-building games as students share a challenge and try to solve a task. It’s a great way to make a new friend as you introduce new classmates to you and the classroom. They might find school a fun place to return to!

They also make great back to school party games if you want to invite classmates over to meet before the first day of school too! Have so much fun playing games that are a bit school themed. End summer break and excite your child about their school supplies and the first day of school. You can even choose one of the games to play each day after school paired with a fun snack!

How to Play Minute-to-Win It Games

The basic idea of a minute to win it game, is you have 60 seconds to complete a challenge. You can complete the task before the time, or you can complete the task within the time.

How to Score

With each game, the adult (or individual in charge) decides how points are awarded. For example, the first person/team member that finishes gets 3 points, the next team 2 points, and the last team one point. Alternatively, you can award one point to anyone that finishes. This scoring system needs to be established ahead o the game so that there is no confusion as the games are played.

How to Establish Teams

Before the game begins, teams must also be established. You can play as an individual, in pairs, or even in teams.

Individual: For smaller groups of kiddos, individual rounds are best. This gives each player an opportunity to earn their own points and play each 60-second challenge. If any games call for multiple players, you will pair up for that game but each player will be awarded individual points for “winning” the challenge.

Pairs: Groups of 2 to four players are also good with small groups. This means each player will not participate in every game but rather a handful of the 18 back-to-school games. This is also a great way to pair younger kids with an older student or peer. Group members will be working on earning points for their team.

Team: If playing with a bunch of kids, large teams are best for group games. One member of the team will be selected for a challenge each round. If desired, you can do the challenge multiple times. Challenges are completed to declare yourself the winning team!

There’s no limit to the ways you can use these fun games so download the printable packet to get started!

Minute to Win it Back to School Games PDF

Start the school year with something silly and fun. These games are memorable and make a really fun school tradition. Playing them will instantly create a memory bank file in your child’s memories.

What you get with your Minute to Win it PDF File:

18 Back to School Minute to Win It Games List PDF Instant Download (3 pages)
Minute to Win it Games Score Card

Back to School Games Printable PDF Files

More of the Best Games to Play at School

Why are fun classroom games great for kids? Playing games releases endorphins aka happiness and thrill. When these endorphins are released, it’s a great time for connection with peers, friends, and new classmates. That makes the beginning of the year a perfect time for establishing relationships and teamwork through fun icebreakers. In addition, parents and educators can use holiday games for each new season to reconnect with brain breaks during those mid-year lulls.

Start the school year with some excitement. Enjoy these other kids’ games including back-to-school bingo, indoor games, games for a bunch of kids, and games perfect for a small family game night! Perhaps meet at the school playground for some fun water or outdoor games before that first-day bell or on that first Friday of school before the last bell rings for the week.

These are not your classic red light, green light games. Take a look at some of the best games to play at school or at a gathering with friends (old and new!)

Back to School Supply Scavenger Hunt Clues

Ready to pass out those school supplies. This at-home School Supply Treasure Hunt will give your kids a fun adventure as they gather all their classroom supplies. Hide the child’s school supplies with each clue. At the end of the hunt, you can have their backpack, all their school needs, prizes, and maybe a surprise first-day-of-school outfit. While this back-to-school scavenger hunt setting is in the home, you can also find (or create) fun scavenger hunts for kids like a classroom checklist for getting to know the school, teacher, and homeroom.

Outdoor Backyard Games

Are you hosting a back to school activity on the school playground? These Outdoor Games would be perfect for a large grassy area. They can be used for a kindergarten playdate or a coordinated recess activity for the teacher. In addition to the classroom teacher, these games to play on the school playground are great games to play at PE as they contain supplies like hula hoops, jump ropes, and balls. So share with those physical education teachers or ask to borrow a few game supplies for these popular school playground games.

Indoor Games

We all know that rainy days come and those can be really stressful for teachers. Kids need active games however most teachers have a cabinet of kids’ board games. The truth is, kids need activity and a break from academics. If you are a parent reading this post, do your teacher a favor, and instead of grabbing board games off the teacher’s wish list, get this! Grab these ideas for indoor games, laminate the printable game instructions, and then gift them to him/her for optional games to play in the classroom on days when the weather is not participating (or is precipitating – see what I did there?) In addition to the printable games for school, including a few of the game supplies the teacher might not have in the classroom.

Minute to Win it Water Games

Are you looking for field day activities or perhaps the last week of school and the last day of school games? The whole class will enjoy something unique. These water minute-to-win-it games are the perfect ending to a school year and will cool off your students as that sun begins to heat the school day.

Minute to Win it Traditional Games

So, hear me out. Minute to Win it games are perfect for morality, but they also are perfect for a math lesson plan. If you are looking for math games, try these traditional Minute to Win it Games. Kids can use the minute to win it scorecard to keep track of points. Of course, the math on the 60-second challenge is also a fit. Use with a stopwatch lesson or as a reward for the end of a math section or good math test scores. Who wouldn’t love this reward that you could play the same games over and over throughout the year – kind of like your class’s thing – we think the other classes might be a little jelly (that’s jealous!) Drop the math facts nad try these!

Kids Party Games

It doesn’t have to be a birthday party to play games. These low-cost party games for kids can be used in the classroom too. They offer clean fun using many common supplies found at home or in the school. Teachers can also request parents send in a few of the school supplies he/she doesn’t have. They won’t cost a lot.

Themed Bingo Games

Who doesn’t love a good game of BINGO? Take a look at these free printable bingo games for every season and every holiday of the year. These bingo games for kids are great for the homeroom parent to include in seasonal classroom parties. They can be used as a classroom center for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and more.

Minute to Win it Graduation Games

Kids of all ages will enjoy these graduation minute to win it games. Use with 8th graders, 12th graders, 5th graders, or even kindergarten. To use with younger kids, pair them with their older buddies (do you meet with an older kids’ class of students) and let them have fun with these last day of school games for graduation. These are 60-second style or you can try out these Graduation Party Games too!

Playground Scavenger Hunt

There are a few ways to use this playground treasure hunt. Print multiple sets and split players into teams. Mix up the cards so each team is on a criss-cross of paths. It will never be clear who is in the lead. Alternatively, for variations, you can create this playground treasure hunt as a timed game so you are in a race to be the team that finishes first.

Lastly, while you are planning fun and excitement, start the first day of school off right. The start of the school year is a great time to create new memories. Take a look at these Memorable First Day of Schools Ideas and Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Free School Printables

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St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Printable Activity

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January 17, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Spring Leave a Comment

It’s the You’ve Been Booed of March. Pass on a bit of Irish luck to friends with this printable St. Patrick’s Day Tradition. Pass a sweet treat or pot of chocolate gold coins with a You’ve Been Shamrocked printable activity for St. Patty’s Day!

Saint Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday that has taken over America. Celebrated annually on March 17th, it is a celebration symbolized by the color green, Shamrocks, Leprechauns, cabbage peer, and gold coins.

Let’s take a look at a few traditions for St. Patty’s day. In addition, using our printable St. Patrick’s Day worksheet, see how you can celebrate the gift of St. Patrick with friends and family.

St. Patrick’s Day Facts

Let’s not get confused. With our printable St. Patrick’s Day tradition printable, I am not here to spill a bunch of St. Patty’s facts.

I don’t plan to tell you…

St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland. March 17 is a religious holiday in Ireland.
Saint Patrick was not Irish! He was from Great Britain.
On the Irish flag, green stands for Catholics, orange for protestants, and white for wish and harmony.
The folklore of St. Patrick banishing snakes from Ireland is false. There are no fossil records of snakes to support these legends.
The Chicago River has been dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day since 1962. The green river makes the city come alive every year through Irish Americans (and the non-Irish too – wink!)
The Shamrock was considered a sacred plant that symbolized the arrival of spring. Four-leaf clovers are considered lucky.
The first, St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 17, 1601, in St. Augustine, Florida.
Ireland is known as the “Green Isle” or the “Emerald Isle.”

No, I am not here to tell you any of those fun St. Patrick’s Day facts. In fact, on this fun St. Patty’s Day printable, you won’t find any of those historical St. Patrick’s Day facts. Instead, you will get a really fun activity for the kids to do on March 17th.

What are some St. Patrick’s Day Traditions?

Before we get started on this super fun activity, let’s talk about a few traditions for St. Patrick’s Day. These traditions are typically held by many Americans who don’t even know the history and facts of the Irish holiday. However, there are many fun ways to embrace the traditions of Irish Culture in America.

Wear Green

You must wear green or get pinched! Who truly understands this wearing of the green pinch tradition, just wear the color.

Eat Irish Food

If you really want to celebrate St. Patty’s Day, you must eat an Irish meal. In North America, this typically consists of corned beef and cabbage. You can also try Irish soda bread, beer soup, food dyed green, or one of these many St. Patrick’s Day food ideas.

St. Patricks Day Parade

In some cities, you might find a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. If this doesn’t happen on the 17th of March, look for festivities the weekend ahead or after the exact date. Popular cities to watch a parade and celebrate the Irish people’s holiday are Boston, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Savannah.

Drink Beer

I don’t know why but did you really need a reason for a pint of Guinness to be a fun St. Patrick’s Day tradition? Beer sales worldwide increase by 174%, making it the busiest time of the year for several bars and pubs in the United States and Ireland. Some pubs will even dye green beer. Celebrate in a bar or at home and incorporate a few pints with a beer flight tasting sheet plus a few fun Beer Games.

Catch a Leprechaun

The kids can participate by making their own leprechaun trap. Of course, ad an adult, we know he can never be trapped but left behind can be a few gold chocolate coins at the of a St. Patrick’s Day Treasure hunt.

Now on to the fun. Let’s make a new St. Patrick’s Day Tradition with family and friends. Get ready to spread shamrocks just like a little leprahucn.

Are you still with me after all those boring facts?

You’ve Been Shamrocked St. Patrick’s Day Activity

You’ve heard of You’ve Been Boo-ed for the month of October. In December, you might have found “You’ve Been Elfed.” left behind by a tiny red guy. If you love this neighborhood tradition for friends and family, then you will appreciate this cute You’ve been Shamrocked St. Patrick’s Day tradition.

Supplies

The supplies will vary based on what surprise you leave on your neighbor’s, friend’s, or family’s front porch. These fun ideas can include…

A gift basketed
St. Patrick’s Day accessories
Chocolate Coins
Beer
Cookies
Green Food
Printable You’ve Been Shamrocked Set

The Dollar Store is a great resource for grabbing small items at a low-cost. Put together your cute St. Patty’s Day gift idea and then follow these St. Patrick’s Day Tradition rules.

Rules

Put together your small gift basket idea.

Approach the recipient’s house. Place the gift basket on their front step or in front of the door.

Ding, dong, ditch (that means ring the bell and run) – you don’t want them to see you when they open the door.

They will receive the gift and can pass along the fun of doing the same thing to a neighbor, friend, or family.

The Shamrock Tradition directions will be passed on to the next person with printable. YOu can print extras so they can pass along the fun too.

It writes…

Now it’s your turn to spread some cheer with a little “gold!” Place the “We’ve Been Shamrocked” sign on your front door. Put together some treats and surprises in a basket, and include a copy of this note. Secretly “Shamrock” your neighbor or friend, who hasn’t been “Shamrocked” yet.

You’ve Been Boo-ed, You’ve Been Elf-ed, You’ve Been Arrowed, You’ve Been Gobbled,You’ve Been Egged… and now You’ve Been Shamrocked St. Patrick’s Day Gift Printable. It’s time to play the leprechaun and have a little St. Patty’s Day fun with these instant download items!

Pass along the fun today!

St. Patrick’s Day Printable

Are you feeling lucky? Are you ready to spread a bit of fun and a few Shenanigans? Get ready to drop off a sweet treat to a friend or neighbor when you print this Saint Patrick’s Day Activity printable.

You’ve Been Shamrocked!

The set includes…

You’ve Been Shamrocked Sign
You’ve Been Shamrocked Gift Tags & Labels
You’ve Been Shamrocked Door Hanger Note

Download St. Patricks Day You’ve Been Shamrocked Printable Set

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More Fun St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

The fun Irish traditions don’t have to end there. Enjoy this march holiday with a few more fun ideas for kids and adults (who act like kids.)

First, have fun trapping a leprechaun. Or even without a trap, you can still enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt with 20 rhyming clue cards. If this is paired with the visit of a small gree fellow, leave behind the first clue for your child to find. Pin to Pinterest.

Also, enjoy these 60-second challenges. These Minute to Win it St. Patrick’s Day Games can be used in the classroom, at youth group, for a St. Patrick’s Day party idea, or with adults at a drinking party. They are so fun and fit the theme! Pin to Pinterest.

Lastly, make something green. This can be part of a St. Patrick’s Day Irish feast or you can make something cute (like a rainbow cupcake) for the kids. Take a look at all these fun St. Patrick’s Day Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your fun Saint Patrick’s Day ideas. Did you pass along this fun St. Patrick’s Day neighborhood activity? Leave a comment here or on Pinterest and let us know how it went!

Search for a clover, play a bit of Irish music, do a little Irish dance, and most of all – Good luck with your St. Patrick’s day celebrations. Make sure to shamrock a friend!

Spread the Love Valentine Game Printable – Print, Gift, Play!

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January 17, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day Leave a Comment

This Spread the Love Valentine game printable makes it so much fun to spread love and joy this Valentine’s Day. If you need a little inspiration, download the You’ve Been Arrowed printable neighbor Valentine’s gift or start a new Valentine’s tradition with teachers, family, and friends!

Valentine’s Day is so quickly approaching and this year, it’s time to do something different and special! This year, we’re going to do the Spread the Love valentine game printable. This new gifting game is a simple printable that you can download, print, and give to someone with a special little treat.

The theme of this heart game is “you’ve been arrowed.” Play cupid and wish everyone a happy valentine’s day with a February surprise. This fun Valentine’s day can easily be put together and will spread like wildfire in a neighborhood, school, or amount friends.

It’s so fun to show love and appreciation to teachers, friends, family, and neighbors on Valentine’s Day.

How to Play Valentine’s Day Spread the Love Game

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for two people to show love to each other. Instead, this is a great day to show anyone how much you love them. Once you print out this Valentine’s printable, you’ll see how well put together it is! It’s simple, and you can easily hand them out! Once someone you love gets them, they are going to simply have their day made!

What’s included?

This Spread the Love valentine game printable includes several sheets! Here is what you’ll get once you download this printable:

“You’ve Been Arrowed” notes: The notes can be printed out and hung on the door of the person you’re trying to show a little extra love to!
Extra signs: There are a few extra tags and signs in this printable set so that you can add them to the treats!
The treats aren’t included, but you can go to the Dollar Tree and pick up your favorite heart-themed gifts to give!
This isn’t meant to be an expensive activity, just something short and sweet! Just make sure you have fun and enjoy every part of this activity! You can get as creative as you’d like.

Who should you “arrow?”

The really cool thing about this Valentine’s game printable is that you can pass cupid’s arrow to anyone! This printable works really well for teachers, neighbors, friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and grandpas! The options are endless when it comes to who you want to “arrow” and show a little extra love to!

What are good Valentine gift basket ideas?

When you spread the love you want to have something you drop off. YOu can create a tiny little surprise by making a great Valentine’s Day gift basket. This can include a sweet treat, little toys, goodies, and more.

Gift ideas to include in a love challenge gift basket might include…

Hershey Kisses
Stickers
Chocolates
Valentine’s Day Treats
Cookies
Candles
Bouquet of Flowers
Hot Chocolate
DIY Gifts
Coupons
Candy Hearts

Or put together an adult version of this Valentine’s gift idea with beer, wine, and/or wine glasses. Mothers and fathers will thank you everywhere for this February’s surprise!

Spread the Love Challenge

If you’re trying hard to make someone smile or you want to turn one of those fun “you’ve booed” in October, “you’ve been gobbled” in November, or “you’ve been elfed” in December into something for Valentine’s Day, then this is it.

February has its own version of fun with the you’ve been an arrowed challenge. Pass on Cupid’s arrow with a whole lot of Valentine’s day fun!

Here are some ideas for passing on the arrow challenge in February:

Have your class arrow another class! Everyone can bring in their favorite treats and then choose a day to “You’ve Been Arrowed” the other class!
Teachers can do this to other teachers and school staff for staff appreciation! Why not do this to your principal or the secretary of the school? Everyone LOVES to be thought of during this fun holiday and it makes a fun staff activity for February.
Spread the love in the neighborhood. This is especially lovely for elderly neighbors or those that might not have loved ones around on holiday about love.
Try this with co-workers and spread the love around the office. It’s a festive morale boost for colleagues during a slower holiday season.
For a little Valentine’s day fun, drop off a gift basket and you’ve been arrowed sign to unsuspecting friends with small little gifts, candy, or cookies.
Do this for your spouse, sweetheart, or significant other. This is the perfect time to speak their love language with thoughtful gifts or Valentine’s day coupon booklet. Use conversation hearts for fun messages.

After you have printed out the game, you can actually leave extra copies of the printable note and labels for the person to arrow someone else! This is fun because it helps spread even more joy to those during this season of love and compassion!

Valentine Gift Game Printable

You’ve Been Boo-ed, You’ve Been Elf-ed, You’ve Been Egged… and now You’ve Been Arrowed Valentine’s Day Gift Printable. It’s time to play cupid and have a little Valentine’s Day fun with these instant download items!

Spread the love with this fun Valentine’s Day tradition and activity for kids and adults. It is a great way to spread cheer and pay it forward this season.

What you get with purchase:

You’ve Been Arrowed Sign
You’ve Been Arrowed Gift Tags & Labels
You’ve Been Arrowed Door Hanger Note

These fun valentine’s day games are a non-editable digital download. Purchase, download, and print at home. For this 8.5-inch by 11-inch digital file, print, cut, and/or craft as you like.

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More Valentine Activities

There are plenty of ways to have fun with family and friends over the month of February. Take a look at these creative and fun Valentine’s Activities for kids, adults, youth, couples, and more.

Want a few fun activities for friends, family, and the kids? Grab these printable Valentine’s Day games in one downloadable bundle! This Valentine’s Day Game Set is perfect for at-home parties, Galentine’s Day, family game night, youth groups, virtual celebrations, Valentine’s Day classroom parties, and more!

Toss out your traditional games like Valentine’s Bingo, word search, matching game, and tic-tac-toe. This season, try something new with this fun idea bundle and set.

Included in this cute Valentine’s day game bundle are…

16 Valentine-Themed Minute to Win it Games
20 Valentine Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards
11 Valentine Party Games
112 Valentine Taboo Cards

These fun Valentine games come with instructions and a supply list.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Spy Party Games for Your Secret Agent Party

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January 11, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Secret Agent 007, are you? See the spy party games and activities you can use to transform your child’s secret agent party into a fun top secret birthday bash.

Spy Party Games are the ultimate test for many secret agent fans. It is an exciting way to celebrate a birthday or spy themed party with secret missions, code names, and lots of fun that we can’t divulge to just anyone. You’ll need special clearance for that information…

These spy birthday party games are filled with activities that use reasoning skills and investigation skills to track down the suspect.

How to Set Up for a Secret Spy Party

Set up is easy with the right secret agent equipment. You’ll need a few things to make your spy games realistic and fun.

Tables and chairs for all of your guests
Various crime scene props such as fake blood, weapons, money, etc.
An outline of a body on the floor with tape
A bulletin board for pictures or photos of the suspects (guests)
Weapons, disguises, sticker mustaches, and gadgets that are appropriate for children
Name badges for each of your guests
Nerf guns and bullseyes for party décor target practice.
Obstacle Course for agent training.

On the spy party invitations, ask each child to come dressed in all black or dark clothing. Every good spy needs dark sunglasses, which makes a fun take-home prize or party gift.

Of course, take a look at all our Spy Party Ideas. Find party favors, birthday cake ideas, and costumes for planning and executing the best secret agent party details.

Secret Agent Training

Before starting the spy party games, you’ll want to have a little secret agent training for your guests. This will help them get into character and understand the rules of the games.

Explain that they are all undercover agents working for a secret organization. You can supply each child at the secret agent party with a manila envelope or folder. Use the Find Your Code Names PDF to get each agent’s spy name. Provide sharpies and name tags so that each agent can refer to the other players by their spy name.

They will have to have their photo taken so you can post it on the “Wanted” bulletin board. A small black briefcase is also a cool decoration if you have access to one.

Explain that they are all undercover agents working for a secret organization.
Give them their mission briefing and explain the rules of the game.
Distribute any props they will need for their mission, such as fake weapons, disguises, or ID cards.

The first game is always best to start with some training so that everyone is on the same page.

Fun Spy Party Games Ideas

The following are some of the included unique ideas that are fun for kids of all ages.

Spy Game #1 – Pin the target on the enemy spy! Use a picture of an enemy spy, downloaded from the Internet or drawn yourself, and give every guest a target to pin onto it. Be sure to cover the agent’s eyes before they each pin their target onto the picture.

Spy Game #2 – Shoe Print Expert. In this game, the agents will examine the shoe that was found near the crime scene and search for matches.

Spy Game #3 – Find the Suspect. Use the clues to rule out suspects and find the true culprit. Just print out the pages and provide a pencil or pen for this fun spy game for kids.

Spy Game #4 – Identify the Fingerprints. For this cool game, you’ll need a few washable ink pads so your guests can see what type of fingerprints they have.

Spy Game #5 – Create Secret Agent Names. Using letters of the alphabet and your birthday month, create your own James Bond codename. Will it be Golden Slayer, Lone Wolf, or Invisible Viper?

Spy Game #6 – Secret Code Clues. Can you decipher the hidden message using the code key?

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Ready to make this party the bomb? Secret agent games are a great way to have fun with friends. I hope you’ve enjoyed these creative secret agent games and activities. Light the dynamite and make your next spy themed party explosive and a memorable one.

Enjoy that spy mission!

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In addition to this spy kit, also take a look at these Backyard Games and Camo Party Games. Both can be blended into party activities for kids that are training to become agents.

Later you might consider throwing Mad Scientist Party. Such a fun idea for a birthday boy or girl who likes discovery. Pin to Pinterest.

Fun Birthday Countdown Ideas & Cute Numerical Gift Tags

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January 10, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

A birthday countdown is exciting. It creates anticipation and excitement. Take a look at these ideas for a birthday countdown that includes a buildup of excitement plus adorable birthday countdown gift tags.

Do you know one thing we all have in common? Everyone has a birthday. Some are celebrated more than others (can I get an Amen mamas?) Others are celebrated with sweet touches and thoughtful gifts.

Countdown Ideas for a Birthday

Birthday countdowns are exciting because they are visual representations of the timeline to the big day. They are especially good for younger kids but they can be exciting for teenagers and even adults. Count down the days until the actual date of the birthday or countdown the number of gifts – perfect for a milestone b-day.

In anticipation of an upcoming birthday for an extra special birthday boy or girl, try these Birthday Countdown ideas.

Numbered Birthday Cards

Hit the Dollar store and grab a dozen or so birthday cards. Number them in order and write a special message on each card. The birthday girl or boy can open one birthday card each day until their birthday celebration. Instead of you writing all a dozen messages, have special family members, aquantiences, and friends write messages too. This can include coaches, teachers, friends, and family. Instead of receiving all their birthday cards in one day, they receive them slowly allowing the recipient to savor each message.

Gift Cards For Each Year

Grab gift cards as a build-up to the special occasion. This is especially fun for a milestone birthday. For example, for a ten-year-old birthday present idea, have ten gift cards. Ten days before your child’s birthday, give them a new gift card each day. These gift cards can be small and large all the way from $5 to $20. They don’t have to be the same amount. Or for younger kids, give them a gift card the value of their age. So for a sweet 16 birthday, gift sixteen $16 gift cards. You can have duplicates to places like Amazon or Starbucks if you want the values to add up.

Birthday Advent Calendar

Recycle your advent calendar from Christmas or make your own 12 days of birthday DIY Advent calendar. Turn this holiday-themed decor into a cute and creative birthday countdown calendar. Fill small boxes or bags with a little gift like sweet treats and surprises in anticipation of the arrival of your child’s birthday. You can use these free Advent countdown stickers and make your own DIY countdown calendar for a birthday.

Electronic Countdown Clock

Start a fun countdown clock. This can be done with a birthday countdown internet clock or you can get an interchangeable countdown clock timer that has a face you can change for all your important calendar dates including vacation, retirement, Christmas, and birthday! Your birthday kiddo will love watching the numbers change.

Birthday Countdown Chain

If you were a child of the 80s, you know paper chains. Grab construction paper and cut strips of paper to make your own DIY Countdown Paper Chain. This is a great visual for younger kids and they will love tearing apart the newest chain paper each morning when they wake up each day of their birthday week. On the slips of paper, you can even use markers to write sweet birthday wishes or birthday tokens/coupons for future activities. If making your own chain is not your thing, grab a low-cost birthday countdown chain on Amazon. Just add numbers to each ring so you can watch the days go by and the numbers get smaller.

Birthday Countdown Punch Out Calendar

This idea is super fun and is a play on a punchout advent calendar (as seen in our Christmas Care Packages.) These fun punchout calendars are sold during the Christmas season but you can easily make your own. Glue plastic SOLO cups to a board – anywhere from 10 to 20 cups is the perfect amount. Fill your plastic cups with small trinkets, candy, and/or toys. Cover the opening of your cups with tissue paper. Using rubber bands will easily cover your openings. Number your cups from 1 to whatever. In a gift punch, the person opening the gifts, “punches” the cup in to see what gift they are getting! This is a really fun option for someone who wants to make a birthday even more special.

Birthday Bucket List

Why have a birth day when you can have a birth month? Celebrate the entire week or the entire month of your child’s birthday with a birthday bucket list. Use the ideas we supply or fill in your own family bucket list ideas with activities that are fitting to your special birthday guest of honor.

Numbered Balloon Pop

Hang ten balloons on a string. This can look like balloon garland or you can fill the balloons with helium and have them reach the ceiling. Before you fill the balloons with air, roll a $1, $5, $10, or even $20 bill inside the balloons. You can even add confetti. Each day before the big day, pop a balloon and collected the money! It’s like an individual pinata filled with cash. Watch that wallet fill up with money!

Birthday Box

A birthday box is super fun. This can come in the form of a shipped birthday care package or you can grab the largest, most oversized box you can find – can you imagine a refrigerator box? WOAH! Fill the entire box with your son/daughter/spouse/significant other’s presents. Number these gifts and allow your special someone to open a new present each day.

Numerical Birthday Presents

Lastly, how about birthday countdown gifts? Similar to a DIY Birthday Countdown Box only using gift bags (or boxes.) Allow your child to open gifts with our cute Birthday Countdown Gift Tags.

Read below to see how you can make your very own birthday countdown gift with numerical gift tags!

Birthday Countdown Gift Ideas

We’ve figured out ways to create a birthday countdown, now what about the birthday countdown gifts? If you are looking for a gift idea or two, try some of these craftsy ways to make your friend’s birthday countdown extra special. Customize your numerical gift tags for your friends or family’s birthday celebrations.

Add a photo or a small memento to each tag for an extra special touch.
Make sure the tags reflect their hobbies, interests, and personality.
Personalize the tag with a handwritten note of love, birthday wishes, and appreciation!
Create custom labels for each day leading up to their birthday.
Include creative prompts like “Back in [year], we did…” or “We had so much fun at [place] together!” to stir up sweet memories and conversations.
Use different materials like wood, fabric, or paper for a unique look and feel.
Fill each bag or gift with a birthday coupon with activity ideas including a movie night, baking cookies, a manicure, and more.
Embellish each tag with glittery letters, rhinestones, or other crafts supplies or decorations!

The big question is HOW will you use them to make an upcoming birthday even more special?

Try some of these cute ideas with these cute printable birthday countdown gift tags.

Birthday Countdown Gift Tag Printables

Birthday countdown gift tags are a fun way to add excitement and anticipation to a friend or loved one’s birthday celebration. Gift tags are typically small cards or labels that are attached to each gift given during the days leading up to the recipient’s special day. The tags generally have the current day number printed on them, e.g “Day 3 of 10” with creative prompts and decorations you can add yourself!

How to Use Birthday Countdown Tags

Including the number of birthday countdown ideas we shared above, there are a few ways you can use these numbered birthday gift tags.

Gift Countdown

One of the most popular ways to use these birthday countdown gift tags is by using them on the actual gifts that lead up to the big day. You can tape them or glue them to the gifts as a countdown. Feel free to add ribbon or bows to the gift to make it look even more special! This is cute for a big and important number like a sweet 16 or 21st birthday! Wrap 21 gifts and give a gift each day from day 21 until the actual date.

Actual Day of Birthday Countdown

When the birthday you’re celebrating gets here, you can use the birthday countdown gift tags as a gift counter. With this route, you open one gift at a name in numeric order. This is fun for someone who likes to open a lot of gifts and have everything just a tad more extravagant. It’s super fun to add a little pizzazz to gifts and this is an extra way to do it!

Birthday Scavenger Hunt

Feel free to get even more creative and use these birthday countdown gift tags for a birthday treasure hunt. As your seeker goes on their birthday-themed scavenger hunt, you can have numbered presents along the way.

Birthday Countdown Wishes

Use the back of the birthday card tags and write sweet birthday countdown says for your son/daughter. These can be sweet birthday messages from mom or dad but they can also be sweet birthday sayings from siblings, friends, and extended family.

Creating new birthday traditions is fun and I hope these gift tags can help! These birthday countdown gift tags include numbers 1 all the way to 40. Laminate them and use them year after year as cute birthday gift tags for each family member.

However, you use them, With these tips using the birthday countdown gift tags will be easier than ever. I bet you can find a way for it to make your birthday person feel extra special for their day! Share with us your ideas in the comments.

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Birthdays don’t have to be expensive. If you are looking for a few low-cost birthday ideas that make the recipient feel extra special, take a look at these fun birthday ideas.

We are family…. If celebrating with your family is a thing, look at these family birthday ideas and fun birthday traditions. You will not only need but want to make an annual tradition for each special person in your home! Pin to Pinterest.

Fun fact! Did you know that people who have more birthdays live longer? It’s a true story. Use that birthday quote next time you need an excuse for a half-party. Celebrate the half-birthday too with these half-birthday party ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Eggcellent Easter Games

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January 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Ready to create memorable Easter traditions with large or small groups? These Egg-cellent Easter Games can be paired with Easter egg hunts, Easter parties and gatherings, or used as a family minute to win it challenge.

Eggcellent Easter Games

Does Easter ever free like a neglected holiday to you? As a Christian, Easter is truly the most important holiday. It feels as though there is little build-up to the actual day and very little more than a visit to the church and an Easter Egg Hunt.

What do you do on Easter?

Beyond the traditional Easter egg hunt and visit to the church, consider a new Easter Tradition with Easter games. If you wish to turn Easter into a greater celebration, take a look at these Easter Games for Adults, Kids, Families, Friends, Small Groups, and Large Gatherings. It fits a small family of three and a large crowd of dozens.

The year Easter was canceled (the year we must not name), we decide to twist up the traditional Easter ideas. Instead of attending a large Easter Egg Hunt at Church, we had our own small family Easter Egg hunt. My older kids hid Easter Eggs for the younger kids and after finding our eggs, everyone filled their stomachs with jelly beans and chocolate (gross – does that idea of that make anyone else sick?)

Well, it didn’t make my kids sick. Instead, it made all five kids excitable on a lot of sugar. We created a new Easter Family tradition by playing outdoor Easter games. It was a beautiful day and I was all about running off steam and enjoying the beautiful blue sky day.

What are some fun Easter games?

This list of Easter game ideas includes Traditional Easter Games. What are traditional Easter games? Some examples of traditional games include the law Easter Egg Roll. Read more about that below but basically try to roll a raw egg across a finish line with your nose or a spoon. You also could turn a ball toss into a carrot toss or play pin the tail on the bunny (similar to pin the tail on the donkey game.)

We also have examples of Unique Easter Games like Easter bowling lined with brightly colored pool noodles and adorable bunny bowling pins.

Minute to Win it Easter Games

And for the Minute to Win It Games lovers (raising my hand), take a look at some Minute to Win It Easter games including Jelly Bean Pick-up or Spoon Full of Sugar. You can print our full list of 18 Minute to Win It Game Instructions PDF and supply list.

Minute It To Win It Easter Games Instructions Printable

Easter Games Printable

Before we begin sharing some fun things to do on Easter, take a look at our Easter Games List PDF. They can be play with a large or small group. Print the list of Easter game directions for your family to enjoy.

Easter Game Directions Printable PDF

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Easter Scavenger Hunt

Take the kids on a fun Easter Treasure Hunt at home. Place a new clue in an Easter Egg and lead them around the house finding up to 20 Easter Scavenger Hunt Clues with rhyming riddles. Have a fun Easter Basket at the end of the hunt.

Easter Scavenger Hunt Printable

More Eggcellent Easter Games You Will Love

All of these holiday games can be used outdoors with the first sign or spring, or indoors if spring showers are on the weather map.

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16 Super Fun Minute To Win It Easter Games

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January 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 1 Comment

Looking for super fun Easter activities? These Minute To Win It Easter Games are a great way to celebrate the holiday at home, in the classroom, or at church. Print our favorite Easter games for your next party. With instructions and a supply list, just set them up & let the fun begin!

The Easter holiday is approaching and all around the world, people are planning fun family gatherings and making delicious Easter treats with their kids. It’s truly a special holiday all about spending time with loved ones and celebrating new life, so it makes sense that everyone wants to make the occasion especially memorable.

One really fun way to make your spring party memorable is to bring fun Easter activities and games to the event.

What are fun games to play on Easter?

These fun Easter Games can be played right at home. They are also a great way to celebrate at church or in the classroom. You’ll have a blast doing these together no matter where you choose to set them up.

Pin the Bunny Tails on the Bunny
Egg Relay Race
Easter Egg Hunt
Egg Toss
Egg Roll
Easter Bingo
Easter Scavenger Hunt

All of these ideas are perfect for a gathering but if you want something unique and sure to bring a lot of laughter try something out of the box! We’ve got some fun Minute to Win It Easter games for kids and adults of all ages. Just grab your stopwatch and take a look.

How Easter Minute to Win It Games Work

These games are typically played with a timer set to 60 seconds. The contestant (or team) is given one minute to complete the challenge and to try to win. You can split up your players a few different ways.

Individual Vs Clock – In this example, each and invidudal races the clock to win the game within 60 seconds.

Group – In this example, two players go against each other to race to finish the task first.

Teams – In this example, players are split in teams. In each game, the team chooses a player to complete that task.

The games typically don’t need a bunch of items, so planning is simple and requires common supplies like a bowl, plastic spoons, cotton balls, Easter grass, plastic eggs, and more common things found around the house.

The quick games are perfect entertainment for transitions, classroom parties, stress relief, ice breakers, celebrations, and rewards. You can play them during Sunday School, at an Easter party, and other events where a lot of people gather.

Tips for Playing Easter Minute To Win It Games

Make sure you read all the rules before you play! We’ve posted them on each individual game page. Please make sure everyone follows the same set of rules so no one is confused or competes unfairly.

We have also included a score card. You can decide if you are splitting players as individuals, groups or teams. Award points as each contestant completes a task. For example, first to finish can get 3 points, second to finish 2 points, and the player that finishes last can get one point. Alternatively, you can score Minute to Win it Games by giving each player one point if they are a winner and finish the game in 60 seconds.

Don’t forget to have fun! These Easter party games are meant to be a simple, fun way to join in the festive spirit of Easter and get everyone involved. The games are great for kids and adults! You can adjust it for any ability level or age group. You can also pair older kids with younger kids.

Minute To Win It Easter Games

Got 60 seconds? Take a look at a few examples of these Easter themed Minute To Win It Games.

Traditional Egg Roll Game – In this game of skill, players will push their egg towards the finish line. Moving as quickly as possible without breaking the egg is the goal! You can also use plastic Easter eggs or hard boiled eggs for less mess.

Chick Magnet – Using marshmallow chicks, this game can get a little sticky. Each person is given some peeps candy for this exciting peeps game. When the time starts, players will wet the marshmallow treats and get them to stick as fast as possible. When the timer sounds, the person with the most marshmallows stuck to them wins!

Grass Hunt – Players are blindfolded and have to use their sense of touch to find the jelly beans in an Easter basket filled with grass. With less than a minute to search them, who will find the most?

Suck It Up – Do you think you have what it takes to transfer jelly beans from one spot to another with just a straw? Players will love this classic game of skill as they try to move the Easter candy with only the suction in their straw.

In addition to these example games, we have 12 other games bringing your 60-second challenges to 16 fun engaging Easter games. These include Easter theme game titles like Flying Peeps, Jelly Bean Relay, Tart Towers, Face the Cookie Forehead, Candy Sort Pickup, and more.

Minute to Win it Easter Games Printable

Each of the 16 Easter Minute Games includes instructions plus a supply list including Jelly beans, Easter eggs, Peeps, Easter baskets and many common items found around the house. Games appropriate for kids, teens or adults.

These Easter games include instructions and a printable supply list. We also include a Minute to Win it score card so you can keep track of the winner. Who will win the golden egg?

Download, print and enjoy your next Easter Party or Family Game Night with with these Minute to Win It Games – Easter Themed!

Easter Minute to Win it Games Printable Set

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Plan an exciting afternoon filled with fun Easter Minute to Win it Games. They’re easy to plan and take very little items. You can even add more Easter games for kids like have contests for who can get the most eggs across the finish line or find the most candy in 1 minute!

Hop over and grab these engaging Easter ideas. Our games are perfect for everyone so invite all your friends and family members to hope over and take part in these exciting times. Happy Easter, and happy playing!

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Easter games and let us know where you used them. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

There is more! Take a look at these Egg-cellent Easter Games for Kids, Adults, Teens and more. Many Easter Party ideas to gather and bring some egg-citing Easter fun. Pin to Pinterest.

Want to keep the Christian meaning of the season in Easter? Take a look at these 40 Easter Bible Verses. Use for the 40 days of Advent, Easter Week or read on Easter Sunday. These are easy-to-read Easter Scripture verses appropriate for kids. Pin to Pinterest or Facebook and save for later.

Lastly, take a look at all of our Minute to Win it Games. Spring games are fun but we also have games for all seasons. You can not only play Easter-themed games but Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Summer and more Traditional Minute to Win it Games.

Let us know your favorite!

16 Fun Minute to Win it Games for Valentine’s Day

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January 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the pressure to plan the perfect party is on. Save these 16 fun Minute to Win it Games for a successful Valentine’s Day Party. Download and print so you have your 60 second challenge instructions and supply list on hand!

Hosting a Galentine’s Day? Need to create a youth group Valentine’s Day theme? Want to plan the best Valentine’s Day classroom party? Whatever the occasion, there are some pretty fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a group.

What do you do at a Valentine’s Day party?

For any type of group, there are some traditional Valentine’s Day party activities that can create a fun celebration. You can stray from the mush and instead focus on the fun valentine themed activities with a focus on the love of friends and the importance of friendship.

Fun Valentine’s Day Party Ideas

Pass out Valentines
Have a Movie-a-thon of Rom-Coms
Eat Valentine Party Food
Create Valentine’s Day Crafts
Perform Group Random Acts of Kindness or Volunteer Work
Make Valentine Mailboxes
Play Themed Valentine’s Day Games

So what are some fun Valentine’s Day games? If you have 60 seconds… let me share some cheesy yet fun party games for kids, adults, youth, teens and more. They are sure to keep the party going by keeping things interesting and upbeat. Warning: these games include stomach cramping from laughing so much!

Minute to Win it Games Valentine’s Day Party Games

Minute to Win it Games are perfect for a Valentine party because 1.) they are quick 2.) they keep the audience engaged 3.) they are just so silly and fun!

Take a look at these 16 fun Minute to Win it Games for a Valentine’s Day Party that everyone will love!

Tart Candy Tower

Supplies: Candy Hearts, Chopsticks, Tweezers

In this 60 second challenge, race to stack as many candies as you can using chopsticks or tweezers. Tallest tower wins.

Heart Relay

Supplies: Popsicle Sticks, Candy Hearts

In this Minute to Win it Relay race, hurry to balance 3 conversation hearts on a popsicle stick. Pass off to the next teammate. Fastest team in one minute are the winners.

Cupid Shuffle

Supplies: Candy Heart boxes

It isn’t about the best dance moves in this shuffle, rather see how well you can slide a box of candy hearts on a table without it hitting the floor.

Candy Sort

Supplies: M&Ms, Skittles

Do you know the difference between M&Ms and Skittles? How about the difference when blind folded, not using your taste buds. Grab and sort the candies into two stacks using only touch in this Valentine’s Day party game.

Heart Stack

Supplies: Conversation Hearts

Using your hands, stack conversation hearts in this side by side Valentines’ Day Minute to Win it Challenge. Of all the players, the tallest tower at the end of 1 minute wins!

How Many Kisses?

Supplies: Hershey Kisses

Using one hand, unwrap Hershey kisses and finish the candy. Player that unwraps and eats the most in 60 seconds, wins.

Chocolate Puzzle

Supplies: Box of Chocolates

Life’s a puzzle like a box of chocolates! With a bunch of chocolate candies displayed on the table, see if you can get each chocolate candy back in the proper place in the box.

Face the Cookie

Supplies: Cookies

In this classic Minute to Win It game, take the cookie from your forehead to your mouth without using your hands.

Cupid Strikes

Supplies: Barbie, Ken, Heart Lollipops

Bring Barbie and Ken into this Valentine’s Day game. Play Cupid and get Cupid’s arrow (heart lollipop darts) to strike Ken to end up with Barbie… otherwise G.I. Joe might win! This game is tons of fun and so out of the norm.

Pucker Up

Supplies: Balloons

Partners are paired into teams of two. Each team must move three balloon from one place to the next using their lips – pucker up for this Valentine party game!

Heart Flips

Supplies: Plastic Cups, Conversation Candy Hearts,

In pairs of two, see how many candy hearts each contestant can get in their plastic cup. Player that catches the most candy hearts from their partner, wins.

Cupid’s Shot

Supplies: Plastic Cups, Rubber Bands

Using rubber bands as arrows, shoot at a pyramid of plastic cups. Playing Cupid, see if you can knock the tower down.

Broken Hearts

Supplies: Construction Paper

A series of construction paper hearts are already broken and in a scramble. See if you can match all the broken hearts in 60 seconds to win

Hearts on a String

Supplies: Conversation Hearts, String

In this individual Minute to Win it Game, carry candy hearts from one place to the next looping a string around your ears. Might sound weird, it is… but oh so fun!

Heart Shake Down

Supplies: Water Bottles, Duct Tape, Conversation Hearts

In this conversation heart game, shake all the candy hearts from one water bottle to the next.

Love Sucks

Supplies: Straws, Candy Hearts

Similar to the Suck It Up Minute to Win it Game, transfer candies from one bowl (or paper plate) to the next using a straw.

Valentines’ Day Game Prizes & Supplies

The Dollar Tree store would be a great place to collect Valentine’s Day prizes and supplies. Below is a list of a few examples of common items these 60-second Valentine’s Day games.

Also grab fun Valentine’s Day Party Favors to gift as prizes to the winners of each Valentines’ Day Game.

For a full list of instructions and supplies, get the Minute to Win it Games printable for Valentine’s’ Day!

Valentine’s Day Minute to Win it Games Printable

Want easy access to these Minute to Win it games for Valentine’s Day. Grab this V-day printable games list. It provides game instructions as well a full supply list so you are party ready prepared for Valentines’ Day.

Set includes 16 fun Minute to Win it Games that are both traditional 60 second challenges and then Valentine’s Day themed games that offer a twist brining much laughter and an engaged audience.

These Valentine’s Day party games can be used for a church youth group, couples party, kids Valentine’s Day party and more. They are best played in groups but can also be added to the family game night.

Valentines’ Day Party Games Printable PDF

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