Birthday Party Games for Kids

It takes more than balloons, streamers and matching plates to create

a birthday party your child will never forget! Often, what makes a

child's birthday party a huge hit is a simply prepared game or activity. We've collected our favorite party games and traditional party games  

that can be played as-is or adapted  to your party theme. 

If this is your first children's birthday party and you are bit intimidated, don't worry. We also have tips and advice from our party professionals.

What games are right for my party?

First you'll need to select a party theme. Then ask your child what they would like to play at their party. You can purchase pre- prepared party games or adapt a traditional party game so that it works with your theme. For instance...

"Duck, Duck, Goose can be changed to "Princess, Princess, Knight" 

or Spiderman, Spiderman, Green Goblin" etc. 

With some artistic skills, markers and poster board, Pin the Tail on the Donkey can be turned into "Pin the Crown on the Princess".

Next, you need to consider your party space and whether you'll need to play indoors. We recommend that you select games that can be played indoors and outdoors or have a few easy games planned in case there is 

a weather change.

Tips for Birthday Party Games

    Select Appropriate Games

    Some games will be a hit and others will be a 

    "dud". When appropriate, ask your child to participate in 

    the party game planning. If they think it's a fun game...

    their friends probably will too. Consider your party space 

    and the age group of the children.

   Be Flexible

   If you sense that a party game is not going well,

   let it go and move on the next activity. 

   Or, make a quick adaptation to an existing game.

   If your party games are dependant on the weather...

   be prepared to take the party indoors if necessary.

   Be Prepared

   Have all games set up and ready to go before the party.

   Make sure you understand how the games is played.

   Everyone is a Winner

   Parties are a time to have fun. We always suggest that all

   participants receive a prize or none at all. Especially when

   entertaining very young children who don't have a grasp

   on good sportsmanship. Consider playing most, if not all

   games without prizes but everyone gets a candy or sticker.

   Then when all of the games are complete...

   everyone receives their goody bags.

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