Ideas for kids party games

Kids parties are not the same without some party games. There are loads of excellent party game ideas that are suitable for children of most ages. Party games don't have to all be noisy, or manic, you can find party games to help calm the kids down or to just give the parents ears a rest!

See also: bedtime, behaviour

	Pass the parcel
	This is the ultimate classic kids party game. To prepare the game simply wrap a prize in layer after layer of wrapping paper. You can also add a small prize (such as a small sweet) in each layer so all kids win something. The kids should sit round in a circle and while the music plays, "pass the ...read more

	Musical Statues
	This game is played to music. All the players have to move and dance around while the music is playing, when the music stops the players have to stand still like statues, anyone who gets caught moving is out. The music then starts again. The winner is the last player to get caught moving. ...read more

	Musical Chairs
	Line up alternate facing chairs armless chairs, there needs to be one less than the number of children playing. The players then move around the line of chairs while music plays. When the music stops the players have to sit down on a free chair, the player without a chair is out. Remove another chai ...read more

	Pinatas
	Pinatas (pin-yah-ta) are a colourful and spectacular finale for your childrens party. Fill your pinata with goodies and then let the childrens take turns to bash it open to get at the treats inside. Pinatas are only recommended for children aged 5 or above. ...read more

	Everybody limbo
	How low can you go? Ideal for tropical themed parties, this easy-to-erect limbo kit with adjustable height bar, will definitely get everyone in the party mood. Add the tropical music CD into the mix and you'll feel as if you are on a far away beach somewhere hot! Approx size 183cm tall and wide. 8 d ...read more

	Sleeping Lions
	This is a lovely game to calm things down at your kids party. The game is simple, and all you need is some space. Get all your children to lay down like a sleeping lion. All the lions are asleep, and the winner is that last lion to be seen moving. Simple, but effective. ...read more

	Bug hunt
	This is a good game, especially if you having a safari theme. The host of the party can hide little plastics ants or another insect if you prefer. With a set time limit, send the children off to find the ants, with the winner the child who collects the most insects. ...read more

	Pin the Tail on Eeyor
	Just as the name suggests. Pin the tail on Eeyor is exactly what you would expect. Children are blindfolded and then take it in turns to pin a tail on Eeyore. The winner is the child who pins the tail the closest. There are kits available to buy online, but you can always find an image online and pr ...read more

	Bumps and Bums
	Another variation on a traditional theme. This game has all the children getting active and dancing. Then as soon as the music stops they have to drop down and bump onto their bums. The last child to bump is out, and the game continues until you have a winner. ...read more

	Memory Game
	This game is a good one for kids of many ages. Place a number of household items on a tray. Things like a candle, a fork, a watch or cork. The older the kids, the more items you can use. Give the kids 2 minutes to remember as many items as they can, then once the two minutes is up get the kids to wr ...read more

	Memory Game 2
	This is a variation of another memory game. Again place a number of household items on a tray. Things like a candle, a fork, a watch or cork. The older the kids, the more items you can use. Give the kids 2 minutes to remember as many items as they can. Take the tray out of the room and remove one of ...read more

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