It’s that time of year again – the birthday of your child is fast approaching! And if you’re anything like most parents, you’re starting to panic a little bit about what to get your child for their birthday. Well, fret not, because we’ve got you covered with this list of 20 fun and easy birthday party games for kids!
1. Twister
This classic game is always a hit with kids. It’s simple to set up and can be played in any location, making it perfect for an outdoor party.
2. Spin the Bottle
This classic game can be played with any number of players, and is sure to get laughs. Simply divide players into teams, spin the bottle, and see who gets to kiss someone they’ve never kissed before!
3. Memory
One player starts by saying a word or phrase (for example, “superman”), and everyone else has to try to remember what it was. If someone guesses correctly, they get to go first next round. The last person left in the game is the loser!
4. Duck Duck Goose
This classic game is great for smaller groups or indoors. Players compete by trying to get as many objects as possible into their pockets without getting caught by their opponents. Whoever collects the most objects wins!
5. Charades
This is another simple but hilarious game that can be played with any number of players. Players act out whatever word or phrase they’re given (for example, “dog”), and their opponents have to guess what it is. Be careful not to reveal your clues – you may end up losing!
6. Musical Chairs
This classic party game is perfect for larger groups. Players sit in assigned chairs and must follow specific instructions (for example, sing a song or dance) without moving from their seats. The first player to finish their performance wins!
7. Pictionary
This classic game is always a hit with kids. Two teams compete by drawing pictures of various objects (for example, a house, car, or person) while the other team tries to guess what they are. The first team to complete their round wins!
8. Jenga
You can play this popular game with any number of players and is perfect for ages 6 and up. Players take turns stacking wooden blocks until the tower falls. It’s hard not to get excited when the tower starts to wobble!
9. Frisbee
You can play this classic summer party game indoors or outdoors and is great for all ages. Players throw the frisbee around until someone catches it. Then that player gets to throw it back to someone else!
10. Darts
This is another classic party game that you can play with any number of players. Darts are a great way to get everyone involved in the fun.
11. Horseshoes
Players throw horseshoes at a target, and the first person to hit the target gets to score points. You can play this classic game with any number of players and is perfect for a fun evening outdoors.
12. Uno
Another classic party game that you can play with any number of players. Players take turns drawing cards from a deck. And if they have a card that matches one on their opponent’s card, they can take over that card – which can be tricky!
13. Photo Scavenger Hunt
One player starts the hunt by hiding a photo somewhere in the party area. All other players have to find it (without revealing their clues), and then post a picture of the hidden photo on social media with the caption “Find Me!” The first player to find the photo and post it wins!
14. Connect Four
This classic party game is great for all ages, and you can play it in any location. Players take turns stacking different colored blocks on top of each other until they reach the top. It’s hard to resist when the blocks start to come tumbling down!
15. Scrabble
This classic word game is perfect for any occasion – whether it’s a family gathering or a birthday party. Players compete by spelling words using the tiles that are placed on the board. The first person to reach the 10th row (or column) wins the game!
16. Make ‘n’ Take
This game is perfect for younger children who aren’t quite ready to handle more complicated games. All you need is some paper and pencils and you’re set!
Players take turns drawing a card with a different activity on it, like playing hopscotch or putting together a puzzle. When someone finishes their turn, they have to hand the paper over to the next player, who then has to do the same thing. The first person to finish the game wins!
17. Pin the Tail on the Donkey
This classic game is a lot of fun for all ages. Players take turns trying to knock each other down by throwing pins at their tails.
It’s not as easy as it sounds – players have to be quick and accurate or they’ll end up getting pinned themselves! The first person to knock everyone else off the platform wins!
18. Quiz Show
This is another great game for all ages. Players compete by answering questions from a deck of cards (or from memory!). The first player to get all their cards correct wins!
19. Ring Around the Rosie
This adorable game is perfect for little ones and involves filling a large circle with colored sugar dough. Once everyone is seated in a circle, players take turns throwing rings around the room while singing nursery rhymes like “Ring Around the Rosie”. The first person to ring around the Rosie three times wins!
20. Freeze Tag
This classic ice-breaker is always a hit at parties! Players take turns being “it” and trying to tag someone else by hiding behind them until they freeze solid – it’s then game over for that person!
There are plenty of other great birthday party games out there. So feel free to mix and match until you find the ones that are perfect for your group!