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The next party or the next children’s birthday party is not far away. Having the right games, especially ones which are easy to play, is very important. In addition, there are also some suitable party games and game ideas listed in the competitive games category for the next children’s birthday celebration.

Games for a children’s birthday party
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Party games are always great fun when played with good friends. Therefore, colourful invitations should be sent out well in time. Many of those games are also suitable for a hearty Bachelor Party as well.

Playing games on children’s birthdays is still very popular. In particular, if there are competitions where they can win something at the end. Therefore, it is always advisable to think of appropriate games well in advance and whether they can be played regardless of the weather. For example, a scavenger hunt in the backyard is not recommended during rain. When preparing the games also keep in mind the various prizes and gifts to give out to the winning children.

Games for a children’s birthday

When selecting appropriate games for the children’s birthday, what do you have to look out for? First of all, you will need to know how many children are participating and as well as the average age of the children. And of course, the season, whether it is summer or winter, will make a difference too.

Games for a children’s birthday party
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During summer, children are always looking forward playing outside. In this case, for example, a scavenger hunt, a treasure hunt or a relay race would be particularly suitable. The game can be a little bit longer, after all, nobody wants to be bored at the birthday party.

Another great idea is, for children to earn small souvenirs, in the framework of games, which they can take home afterwards. Almost everybody knows those typical bags filled with candy which are often distributed on children’s parties. However, it is much more exciting if those candies can be earned during a game. However, take good care that everybody gets something to take home at the end.

Preparation is of great importance for every children’s party. Buy all materials and food right ahead and also select the appropriate venue. Make sure that the game is already laid out when the kids arrive so that out so they can get started right away. This way no one will get bored and everybody will rave about your party for a long time to come.

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  1. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingOx at the mountain

    A popular nursery school game. The aim is the sneak up as quickly as possible without being noticed.

  2. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: blindfoldMake a squeak

    A popular game which is often played in nursery schools.

  3. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Prizes, task sheets, ribbons, scissors, string and clothes pegsCutting off prizes or tasks

    Each child may cut off a prize or task while blindfolded.

  4. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: various objectsSnap story

    A story which deals with snapping things up.

  5. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothingHave or Have Not

    The pairs hold each others noses (hip, heel, backside) and so dance until the next stop.

  6. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothing more than a music playerImpressive movement dances

    In this dance game the game leader should decide how to dance.

  7. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothing more than a music playerBody part dancing

    In this dance game the game leader decides which body parts are allowed to be moved in time to the music.

  8. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: nothing more than a music playerStuck together and

    In this dance game the game leader decides which of the dance partners body parts must be kept stuck together.

  9. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: newspaper, music playerIsland Game

    Pairs are made and they stand on a newspaper page. After every song, the newspaper is torn in half.

  10. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: yarn or film pots with different contents or a puzzle.Who Must With Whom?

    Ideas for choosing pairs.

  11. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: blindfoldsBlind Recognition

    All partners are blindfolded. The girls must find their partners by just touching the calves.

  12. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: apples or newspapersHold the Apple

    Each dance pair holds an apple between their foreheads and must dance without the apple falling.

  13. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: bonbons, a bucket or a blanketTake It All

    The players take turns tossing candies into the bucket.

  14. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: spoons, bucket, bonbonsCandy Transport

    Each child gets a spoon and must fetch as many candies as possible within one minute.

  15. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: matchesPassing a Lit Match

    A burning match is passed player to player.

  16. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: chalk, music playerRescue Islands

    As soon as the music stops, every player must find an island.

  17. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: sacksSack race

    A sack race at a children's birthday is always popular.

  18. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: balloons, stringsBalloon step

    Each player ties a blown up balloon to their right ankle. Then everyone tries to burst each others balloons.

  19. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: cotton woolCotton Ball Blowing

    A cotton ball must be blown off the other side of the table.

  20. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: pot, blindfold, spoon, sweetsPot hitting

    Pot hitting has been popular for years – especially among the little ones

  21. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: rubber bandsThe Rubber Band

    Without any help of the hands, the player must try to get the rubber band off his head.

  22. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts or peanuts), chopsticks (or kebab sticks, matches or chocolate matchsticks).Chinese chopsticks

    10 nuts must be eaten using one hand and two chopsticks.

  23. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Face painting materials/make-upMade up and powdered

    In this dance game make up pencils and powder puffs are handed out.

  24. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: large nappy, dummy, baby's bottleThe nappy rally

    The first runner wraps a large nappy around himself, takes a dummy in his mouth and crawls on all fours over to the other side.

  25. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: baby's bottle with a rubber teatWind-up

    Feeding from a bottle and getting the wind up.

  26. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: blindfolds, music playerBlind dance

    In this dancing game a volunteer is blindfolded.

  27. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: blindfold, corn kernels, grains of rice, dried peas, dry beans, etc., boxCinderella

    The player is blindfolded and must sort corn kernels, grains of rice, dried peas, and dry beans.

  28. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: candles, matches, corks with a string, chairsCandle Out

    The player must stand on a chair and put out the flame of the candle on the floor using the cork.

  29. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: hot dogs, mustard, ketchup, string, paper napkinHanging Hot Dog

    A hot dog is tied on a length of string. The player has to eat it without using his hands.

  30. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: chocolate, wrapping paper, string, knife and fork, gloves, hat, pants, jacketChocolate Eating

    A well wrapped bar of chocolate must be unwrapped - with a knife and fork while wearing a hat, scarf and gloves.

  31. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: balloons, sharp knife, shaving creamBalloon Shaving

    A balloon is covered with shaving cream. With a razor or a sharp knife (Careful!) the balloon is shaved without breaking it.

  32. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: balloonsBalloons in the Pants

    Who can stuff the most balloons (midsize) in his pants?

  33. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: plate, water or apple sauce or yogurtPlate Slurping

    A plate is filled with water, apple sauce or yogurt and must be slurped up by the player.

  34. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: water bottle, dummySuper teat

    A baby's feeding teat is placed over a bottle of fizzy water and is drunk.

  35. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: flour, plate, piece of chocolate, knifeFlour Game

    A piece of chocolate must be fished from a pile of flour.

  36. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: apples, bowl, waterEating Apples from the Water Pail

    Player must completely eat an apple that is floating in a bowl.

  37. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: yogurt or apple sauce, blindfold, spoonFeeding

    Two players are blindfolded and must feed each other.

  38. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Notes with animals names each with two copies.Animalistic meetings

    All group members belonging to a species of animal must find each other using animal noises.

  39. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: apple sauce, blindfold, spoonBaby food

    Two players are blindfolded and must feed each other with apple sauce.

  40. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: different objects (gifts)Gift thoughts

    The memory is trained in this game.

  41. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: peas or chestnuts or clothes pegsFood search

    Different groups of animals must seek things out and make noises with touching the object which has been found.

  42. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: hot dogs, mustard, ketchup, string, paper napkinEat the Hot dog

    Eat a hanging Hot Dog.

  43. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Sweets, tape, writing pad penYahtzee with candies

    Candy is placed on the forehead and then thrown as far as possible.

  44. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Chairs, ObjectsChaos trip to Jerusalem

    The objective of this game is to find a particular object within the room

  45. timeplacecategoryPersonspreparation timeMaterial: Many clothes bagsFashion Show

    From a bag of old clothes, kids have to put one layer of cloth over another.


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