Here are some fun and engaging birthday party games for kids, each with a different style:
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Bean Bag Toss Game
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Setup: Set up a large cardboard box with different-sized holes cut out of it, each marked with points (larger holes are worth fewer points, smaller holes are worth more).
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How to Play: Give each child three bean bags to toss. They earn points based on which holes their bags go through. The player with the most points at the end wins a small prize.
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Why It’s Great: It helps kids improve hand-eye coordination and offers a competitive but friendly environment.
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Birthday Bingo
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Setup: Create bingo cards that feature party-themed images or words like "cake," "balloons," "present," etc.
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How to Play: Give each child a bingo card and call out the images/words one by one. As you call each item, kids mark it off on their cards. The first player to complete a row or column yells "Bingo!" and wins.
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Why It’s Great: Bingo is easy to customize with any theme, and it's exciting for kids to compete while also practicing their listening skills.
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Pin the Tail (or Accessory) on the Character
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Setup: Make a large printout of a character or animal on a wall, with a detachable "tail," "hat," or other item to pin onto it.
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How to Play: Blindfold each player, spin them gently, and then let them try to pin the accessory in the correct spot on the character. Closest placement wins.
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Why It’s Great: Kids love the element of surprise in this game. Plus, it encourages laughter and is easy to adjust for any party theme.
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Who Knows the Birthday Kid Best? Quiz
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Setup: Create a list of questions about the birthday child (favorite color, favorite food, hobbies, etc.).
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How to Play: Read each question aloud, and each child writes down or says their answer. Whoever knows the most about the birthday child wins a small prize.
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Why It’s Great: This is a fun way for kids to learn about each other and build friendships.
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Scavenger Hunt Bingo
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Setup: Make a bingo card with items or objects commonly found in the area or venue (like “red balloon,” “birthday hat,” or “toy car”).
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How to Play: Let the kids explore the area, and each time they find an item on the card, they mark it off. The first to complete a line or the whole card wins.
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Why It’s Great: It combines exploration with a little bit of teamwork and is great for outdoor parties.
Each of these games is easy to set up, involves minimal supplies, and can be enjoyed by kids of different ages!