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There are many party games sure to be a success, but everyone likes to come up with something special, different, and fun. One party game sure to please mystery lovers, and scavenger hunters alike, is a party game “Who done it” “Mission Possible” mystery. The key to this game working well and being sure to please is the all important step of planning.

It will take more then one person to plan and execute this party game mystery. To begin the party game, the guests arrive to find a “victim” (Stuff clothes, or use a doll, and add ‘blood’ and injuries to your victim). In the victim’s hand, will be a clue, which will point these amateur sleuths to yet another clue. You can make this as complex, or as simple, as you want, moving throughout your neighborhood (or building)or simply keeping all the clues within your house and/or yard. Guests will divide up into teams, with the hosts being the ‘detectives’ who present the clues, and guide the amateur sleuths in solving the mystery to find out ‘who done it.’

Occasionally, a particular party game participant will be required to act out a scene, or be confronted with evidence against them. They can prove their innocence, dispute the charges against them, or be temporarily jailed; if the other sleuths are convinced the evidence against their fellow partygoer is compelling. There can be jail breaks, and subterfuge according to how your guests react to the prompts you give them. Half the fun is seeing how each guest improvises to cast blame, and convince everyone which person committed the crime.

The real fun of this party game is the imagination of, not just the hosts who orchestrate the mystery, but the sleuths who solve it. One thing is certain, this game is sure to always be a success, and though the ‘who done it’ party game takes effort, imagination, and planning, it is a party that will be enjoyed by all, and is sure to be remembered as the best party game of all!

The 80′s were a time when big hair, tight jeans, air guitar and awesome music ruled the roost. If you’re hosting an 80′s party, games that tie these elements together will provide plenty of fun all-round.

“AIR GUITAR SHOWDOWN” 80′S PARTY GAME

From Van Halen to ACDC, Poison, Motley Crue and everything in between, the 80′s were a classic era for rock music. What better way to pay homage to the 80′s than with an air-guitar competition 80′s party game? In terms of 80′s party games, this is truly one of the best. Two or more guests (depending on numbers) have to act as judges, and crank up the music while everyone else shows off their air-guitar prowess. The music is stopped at intervals, with the least creative and flamboyant air-guitarist being voted off each time. The last person standing is the winner of this 80′s party game, and the air-guitar champion of your party.

“NAME THAT TUNE” 80′s PARTY GAME

When it comes to quintessential 80′s party games, “Name That Tune” is a classic. Guests can play individually, in pairs or small groups. Snippets from 80′s songs are played, and players must name each song by title and artist (half-marks can be awarded at the host’s discretion). The player or team with most correct answers wins this 80′s party game.

Whether reminiscing about the era makes you smile or cringe, a party devoted to the 80′s – party games being an absolute must – is a fantastic way to remember a classic era.

The kids will be jumping with anticipation for the party when they receive bounce house invitations! From fill-ins to professionally printed invitations, you are sure to find a great option to accommodate any budget. Invitation designer, SanLori offers fill-in bounce house invitations and matching fill-in thank you notes with festive balloon accents. They also offer an adorable die-cut version that is cut in the shape of an actual bounce house! You can personalize this die-cut invite using your ink jet or laser printer or have the invitations professionally printed by an online invitation store. You will be sure to set the celebratory tone with these bounce house invitations!

Many companies offer to rent bounce houses and slides that can be set up in your yard, and many even offer their own venue that includes multiple bounce structures all in one place! Depending on the children’s age and ability level, you can rent a basic bounce house or bounce slide, and the older kids would surely “jump” at the chance to use a bouncy obstacle course! If the weather is warm, also think about renting a “slip n’ slide” water slide to cool the kids off from the summer heat!

Decorate your house or the party room with colorful balloons and streamers to continue the happy, bouncy theme. For party favors, hand out colorful stickers, bouncy balls, and fun colored or patterned socks that the kids can use when they’re playing in the bounce houses!

Although the bounce houses are so much fun in and of themselves, mix it up a little by giving the kids some big inflatable balls to throw around in the houses. The kids can race on the bounce slides if it’s safe to do so. You can also give beanbags to the kids and have them try and toss the beanbags to each other while bouncing! Tag is also a fun game to play inside the bounce houses, as the kids will have the added challenge of bouncing around while trying to catch the other players! With any of these activities, however, always make sure to follow basic safety rules and precautions. If you hold the party at an actual bounce house venue, the companies usually offer safety supervisors to help manage the party.

For food, include tasty and healthy tidbits like grapes, carrots, and celery and apple slices to keep the kids’ energy up! For a main course, sub sandwiches are a great choice, and fruit juice boxes are complementary drinks.

For dessert, serve cake or cupcakes with colorful frosting and sprinkles-the kids can even decorate the dessert themselves! For a bouncy theme, Kraft Foods has a delightful recipe for an easy-to-make clown cake (see http://www.kraftrecipes.com) or kids can also make their own clown cupcakes by decorating the top of a cupcake using M&Ms or Skittles for the eyes and mouth, a gumdrop for the nose, and frosting for the hair and hat! Bake supplier Wilton also has an adorable idea for clown cupcakes featuring whipped cream and a cherry on top to make a clown’s hat (see http://www.wilton.com)! Whatever you choose, the kids will have such a blast that they’ll be bouncing all the way home, unless they decide to take a nap after expending all that energy!