

Starting with one person, pass the parcel around the circle until the music stops. Gather your party guests and ask them to sit in one big circle. Pass the Parcelīefore the party starts, find a small gift and wrap it in layers of paper, with pieces of candy hidden in the layers between. Add a disco ball, gold fringe curtains, and plenty of showstopping tunes for the perfect musical game. It’s a great game to play while you’re waiting for food to be ready or before you all wind down for cake time. Musical chairs is a fun way to get your guests moving and expend some energy. Remove chairs as the rounds go by, so there’s always one fewer chair than dancers. Encourage your younger guests to dance away, then challenge them to find a seat when the music stops - if they don’t, it’s game over. We bet this is one of those party games you remember from childhood. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this familiar favorite.

Or, you can pin the tail on the lion for a safari-themed birthday bash. Break from tradition and transform the traditional donkey into a unicorn and ask guests to pin the horn. Pin the tail on the donkey is a party classic that’s both simple and challenging at the same time. This is one kids’ party game that isn’t going away anytime soon. Pin the Tail on the Donkey (With a Twist) For a more creative twist, customize it and swap “duck” and “goose” for words that fit your party theme - like “knight” and “ dragon”, or “fairy” and “ unicorn.” 3. This is a fun game for younger kids, but it’s also one that adults can join. The process then repeats until the fun stops. Ask your little guests to sit in a circle facing inwards, then assign one of them to be “it.” They then run around and call each guest they pass a “duck” until one is a “goose.” The goose then chases the person who is “it” as they try to take their place in the circle. Duck Duck Gooseĭuck duck goose is one of the most-loved birthday party games for kids. Plus, you can start the game early by hiding your first clue within your digital invitations. What’s great about treasure hunts is that they’re easy to tailor to your party guests’ ages, abilities, and interests.

Lead your adventurers on a quest to find a dragon’s hidden gold, or send them on a journey to uncover a mysterious magic box. There’s lots of space here to let your imagination run wild. Whether you go for the traditional hidden treasure and pirates theme or create something unique, it’s a great way to get everyone involved.įirst, decide on a theme. Set your clues, hide the prize, and watch as youngsters guess their way towards its location. There’s nothing more exciting than a treasure hunt for kids.
