Super cool party games for kids, a party theme they’ll remember, and how many kids to invite (four or the whole class?) — those are the challenges I face every time I plan a party for one of my girls. The guest list and theme are relatively easy to solve. But, it’s a little more challenging to come up with birthday party games that appeal to a diverse group. Some kids are very energetic, while others like to keep things low-key. Between the six parties I’ve planned (and DIYed to death), I’ve gotten pretty good at choosing party games for kids that work well with co-ed parties, all-one gender parties, and all kinds of personalities.
Need some fun and simple party games for kids? Check these out!
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13 Brilliant Party Games for Kids
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Laser Maze Party Game
Kids can play Mission: Impossible with this yarn laser maze that would put even the stealthiest spy to the test.
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Piñata Party Game
A classic piñata never gets old if you craft one in a modern shape. This balloon animal version works for any party theme.
Image: Oh Happy Day
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Color War Party Game
Keep the planning to a minimum with colored powder and let the kids get creative with this tween vs. tween party idea.
Image: Hollyhocks & Honeybees
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Ping Pong Tic Tac Toe
Kick tic-tac-toe up a notch with this bounce and aim iteration of the popular, childhood game.
Image: Happiness is Homemade
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Water Balloon Toss Party Game
Throw kids' aim off balance, and up the challenge, by using wobbly water balloons for a bean bag toss game board.
Image: A Girl and a Glue Gun
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Balloon Burst Party Game
Kids of every age will love the challenge of protecting their own balloon while also trying to stomp everyone else's ankle-bound balloon.
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Junk in the Trunk Party Game
A few tissue boxes and ping pong balls are the main components in this booty-shaking kids' party game. It's challenging enough for older kids but still simple enough to keep young ones entertained.
Image: Happiness is Homemade
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Dino-Mite Ring Toss Party Game
Games that take aim are always popular, so this adorable dinosaur style ring toss will be a hit with the little tykes.
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Donut on a String Party Game
This no-hands allowed game combines fun and food. Why have cake when guests can race to finish their donut first?
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Nerf Target Prize Party Game
Kids can step right up, and take a shot at winning a prize with this simple cup game.
Image: Frugal Fun for Boys
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Face the Cookie Party Game
Using only their face muscles, each partygoer must move the cookie from their eye to their mouth. Yum! A guaranteed laugh for the whole crowd.
Image: Chica Circle
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Snack Toss Party Game
Shower caps covered in shaving cream are the perfect foundation for flying snack foods. The team with the most chips stuck to the cap wins!
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Dice Balance Party Game
Kids chomp on a popsicle stick, and try to balance a stack of dice on the end without toppling the entire tower.
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