Other Party Games and Ideas

Musical Chairs, a classic children’s party game, costs nothing and is easy to set up. The playing time is variable, takes only minutes to set up, and requires the children only to have a quick reaction time.Get started by arranging chairs in a double line, back to back. Have one less chair than the number of children playing. The party host either plays a musical instrument or plays recorded music. While the music is playing, the kids in the circle walk or dance in unison around the chairs. When... Read More»

Simon Says is a children’s game for three or more players. Get all the kids to stand at one end of a yard or large room. Then Simon (party host) gives the crowd an order beginning with the phrase, “Simon Says”.  The players must do what Simon tells them to do. If Simon says "Simon says touch your nose", the players must touch their nose (players that do not touch the nose are out). However, if Simon says simply "touch your nose", without first saying "Simon says", players do not... Read More»

Pin the Tail on the Donkey is a children’s game played by two or more and suitable for children who are old enough to walk and to know better than to eat the small sharp tacks or poke someone else with it!A picture of a donkey (animal or theme can be substituted) with a missing tail is tacked to a wall within easy arms reach of the children.  One at a time, each child is blindfolded and handed a paper "tail" with a push pin or thumbtack poked through it.... Read More»

Hot potato is a children’s party game where the players gather in a circle, tossing a small object such as a potato, beanbag, or tennis ball from one person to the next while music plays.The children yell “Hot Potato!” while they toss the object to another player. The player left holding the "hot potato" when the music stops is out of the game. The children’s activity continues until only one player is left.The game is designed to be fast-paced and high-pressure. The game can also be played without music... Read More»