Top 10 Birthday Party Games For Kids of All Age

Egg and Spoon Races

This is a great game for older kids that are a bit more coordinated. You will need spoons and eggs. You place an egg on the spoon and the spoon handle in the mouth of the person racing. They then have to get to the finish line without breaking it. If you break it, you are out.

Scavenger Hunt

If you are looking for a game that is going to be very engaging, that is going to take up a bit of time, and that is going to get everyone up and moving, this is a great option. You want to divide the kids into teams and give them maps or clues that help them find the things that are part of the hunt. You can even include adults. A great way to keep everyone engaged is to give prizes for each time that they finish a clue or find something you tell them to look for with a big prize at the end. Boat Races

If you have a pool or even a yard pond, this is a fun game to play. You can spend time making the boats to start with, which is a great overall game to play. You then have them put their boats on the water and use a straw to have them blow their boats across the water. This is a great option in terms of kids birthday party activities. 

Prize Walk

This is a great game if you are looking for fun birthday party games that work for a wide range of kids of all ages, and even for adults. First, you set up a walk with numbers where your partygoers will stand. You then play a song and allow your participants to walk around the circle. After the song stops playing, each person will be on a new number. Then, you pull a number out at random and whoever is standing on that number can collect a prize. This is a fun, easy, and interactive game that would work for such a huge age range.

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Musical Statues or Musical Chairs

For those who want a great outdoor game that is perfect for all your kids, musical statues or chairs are a good option. With both, you want to allow the children to move as much as possible while the music is playing, and they then have to freeze when the music stops. Those that are still moving lose, and you keep going until there is only one person standing. With musical chairs, you place chairs and take away one in each round until there is only one person sitting.

The Bubble Game

For very young children, this is a fun game. You have one person who blows the bubbles, and you let the players pop as many bubbles as they can until they are all gone. You can let one of the children be the bubble blower with each round and this allows for such a great game that is not high stakes and that is low pressure for younger kids.

Balloon Burst or Pop

This is a great option for creative birthday party games if you want a game for kids who are a bit older. You place papers or challenges inside your balloons first. Then, you have the kids that are playing toss the balloons around until the music stops. When the music stops, whoever touches the balloon last has to pop it and do the challenge that is inside. This can be questions, funny tasks, and so on.

Saran Wrap or Bubble Wrap Races

This is also a fun game that is easy to set up and that everyone can play. As far as kids' birthday party activities go, this is an easy one that everyone will have fun playing at. Take small gifts or one larger gift at the very center and wrap them in saran wrap or bubble wrap. Then, start a timer, and whoever can get to the prize at the center first wins. You can set up balls of different sizes for different aged kids and this is a great game that can be played as indoor games or outdoor birthday party games.

Mummy Wrap

This is a really fun game that is great for everyone of all ages. You want to make teams. One person is going to be wrapped up, and one person is doing the wrapping. You want to see who can wrap their mummy the fastest. This is a super fun game that you can do with nothing more than a roll of streamers or a roll of toilet paper. This is engaging, fun, and is great for those who might have an October birthday or if you are having a Halloween party as well.

Charades

This is a classic game that everyone loves and that can be played anywhere and by any child. You can play with a hat where you draw out paper that tells you what to act out. This allows you to get up and move, use your imagination, and you can involve everyone.

Tips for a Successful Birthday Game Party

One of the most important things you need to do when planning a birthday party is to take the time to make all your plans ahead of time. Figure out what games you want to play, what you are going to need for those games, and how you are going to set them up. If you need help, now is the time to get help to set up your games. Get your party games together and get your supplies.

You also need to make sure that if you are playing your games outside you are setting up safe areas where kids can still be watched closely and where they can play freely without danger. You want to make sure that you are engaging your party goers and that you are keeping their attention the whole time.

One great way to make your party even more fun is to have a live slideshow or an event photo sharing at your birthday party. Having a live slideshow is a great way to have fun, to keep people paying attention, and to keep people engaged during the whole party. Esstart offers a great service called instant spotlight that you can use for any type of party.

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Conclusion

When creating any birthday party, there are tons of games that are super fun and easy to set up. Taking the time to find games that are going to work for the ages of the party guests can make a huge difference in how much fun you have and in how well your party ends up.

FAQ

What games to play for a birthday party?

When choosing games, it is always best to take the time to find games that fit the age of the kids you are having over. Choosing games that are fun and engaging is a great way to make sure that everyone is having fun.

How can I make my birthday party fun at home?

One of the best ways to have fun at a home birthday party is to take the time to find games and events that are going to keep everyone moving. You can even get your birthday boy or girl and let them help pick the games that they like.

What are some prize ideas for party game winners?

Small gifts are the best thing for prizes. You want to make sure you are not giving huge prizes that are going to cost a lot or that are not going to cause jealousy. Small prizes are also economical in terms of price as well.

What not to forget for a kid's birthday party?

The biggest thing to remember is that it is a kids' party. The main goal is to have fun and make sure that everyone is having a good time. You want games that are going to be easy to set up, but that are still going to be tons of fun.