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Have you ever been to a kid’s birthday party without any party games? Well, this is because a children’s birthday party cannot survive without party games. Games are the best part of any children’s party and this is something that children look forward to the most, not to mention the cool prizes they will be getting if they win.

Kids love the challenge of trying to win the game and competing with their friends. For them, this is so much fun and exciting and that is why you should never plan a kid’s birthday party without any party games.

The party games you will be choosing will depend on the place you are holding the celebration. You can do a lot more games if you have big space. You can have messy games if you the party is held outdoors. Plan at least 5-8 party games in a birthday party. And make sure that the games are not too complicated for the kids who will join in. Racing games and finding games are among the most favorite party games.

Here are some suggestions on party games that you may want to have on your kid’s birthday party. One is called Catch the Balloon game. This game can be played by 5-10 year olds and is pretty simple. The game starts by forming the children into a circle and giving them specific numbers. The child with the last number should be placed in the middle, he/she then calls out a number and throws a balloon in the air. The child with the number called should immediately catch the balloon before it hits the ground. If the child doesn’t get to catch the balloon, he/she is out of the game. If the child catches the balloon, he/she will be the one in the middle and call a different number.

Another very fun game for kids is called the newspaper game. You can ask them to form pairs and get a piece of newspaper. The goal here is to outlast the other teams. To start the game, the newspaper is still wide open and laid flat, when the music starts playing, the kids will all dance. Once the music stops, they should step inside the newspaper and make sure all the parts of their foot is inside the newspaper. The game progresses by folding the newspaper until it gets smaller and smaller. And the pair will win if they are the last one standing with the smallest folded newspaper on their feet.

If you have rented quite a big place, you can have treasure hunting party games for the kids. You can draw a treasure map for them to follow and place clues in specific areas. They can work in pairs or in a team of 3. Include hidden codes in the map that they can decipher for themselves. Kids will love the mystery and finding the lost treasure. Afterwards, make sure you have a good prize for their efforts. Just be cautious where you place the clues and ensure that all areas are safe.

Halloween party games should be fun for everyone. You should be able to enjoy them with your children and then play all over again with your spouse and some friends after the little goblins go to bed. The games presented here can be adjusted to work for all age groups. You may even find ways to use them for some intimate Halloween play with someone special.

Halloween Party Games – The Wink of Death

This is one of the most versatile Halloween party games you will find anywhere. It can be played with so many different sets of rules that you will find yourself making up your own once you get the hang of it. The idea is to designate one person as a “murderer” without anyone else knowing who was designated. Only the murderer knows who they are at the beginning of the game.

Everyone walks around or perhaps goes on with other activities at the party, keeping a lookout for the murderer. The murderer has to find opportunity to make eye contact with someone and wink at them without anyone else seeing them do it. The person who is winked at has to sit down (or fall down if you have some actors in the gang) because they are now dead.

The trick is for the murderer to get them all down without anyone else seeing them wink. They should do it while others are around or it becomes obvious they are the murderer, yet they can’t be seen by those other people or they will be exposed and the game is over. You can use other variations, such as changing the wink to a kiss on the cheek to make it even harder for adult Halloween parties.

Halloween Party Games – The Haunted Hunt

Scavenger hunts are great party ideas for children no matter what the holiday might be. Halloween is the perfect time for a hunt because others are out on the streets, costumes are dancing down the sidewalks, and the darkness of night takes on an eerie feel even if you are in your own backyard.

Take Halloween-related items and hide them around the yard. Make a list of everything that is hidden and send everyone out to find as many of the items as possible. You can do this before you go trick or treating so they can collect items in their candy bags or buckets without things falling out all over the yard.

This is one of the best Halloween party games to adapt for adult costume parties. You can hide gag gifts, Halloween related and not related, around the party scene. Put up a visible list of everything that is hidden in an obvious location and have everyone look for those items throughout the night.

As the items on the list are found, the finder runs up to the list and checks it off. Whoever finds the gift can keep it or you can allow trading and gambling amongst the party goes. The items used for a game like this will depend on the people coming to your party and the mood you are in!

This is also one of those Halloween party games that can be used for a private connection with someone special. Hide little things around the house and have them find them as they get the kids ready for trick or treat. Instruct them to bring all the items to the bedroom at the end of the night and only you will know what will be done with them!

Oktoberfest is known internationally for its beer, food and frivolity. To get into the spirit, there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t bring a little bit of Germany to your abode and host an Oktoberfest party. Games like those below will be sure to raise a few laughs and liven up the occasion.

“Beer Jug Relay” Oktoberfest Party Game

This Oktoberfest party game is a great one for when everyone has partaken in a few ales! It needs to be played outside, as it could involve getting wet if you’re not careful. All that’s needed for this game is 4 large buckets, 2 beer jugs and a fairly long area in which to play the game. Before the game, fill 2 of the buckets and place them side by side at the starting line, and place the 2 empty buckets side by side at the finish line. Players split into two even teams and line up, with the person at the head of each line receiving a beer jug. The object of the game is for players to fill their team’s bucket at the finish line, by taking turns to transfer the “beer” from one bucket to the other. The trick is, each player must do this by filling the jug and balancing it on the palm of their hand as they walk down. The first team to transfer all their “beer” is the winner of this Oktoberfest party game.

“A what?” Oktoberfest Party Game

This is also a great game for when festivities are well underway. After a couple of beers, guests won’t know their “whits” from their “whats”. All that’s needed for this game is 2 small objects, for example a knife and a fork. Guests sit in a circle, and the two objects are given out randomly. The game starts by one of the players holding an object passing it to the person on their right, saying “This is a whit”. The person on the right replies “A what?” to which the first player responds “A whit”. This question-and-answer routine continues halfway around the circle, at which point the second object – a “watt” – is added to the circle and sent around in the opposite direction. Anyone who confuses their “whits” with their “watts” or their “whats” must leave the circle. The last 2 players left are the winners of this hilarious Oktoberfest party game.