How to choose the best children’s party games

What can you remember most about your birthday parties when a child? The balloons? Streamers? Matching plates? Most likely the greatest hit was the prepared games and activities. So many of the most successful games are simply and easy to include in your party plan. Here are 6 ways to make sure you choose the best.

1. Ask your child
   What would they like to play at their party. If they think it’s a fun game, their friends probably will too.

2. Consider space and age
   Trying to get younger children to take part in games with structured rules and outcomes is often like herding cats – exhausting and ultimately unrewarding. In these cases, leave it simple. Older children like games with a challenge and a clear outcome.
3. Be Flexible.
   If you sense that a party game is not going well, let it go and move on to the next activity. Or, make a quick adaptation to an existing game.
4. Indoors or Out?
   If your party games are dependent on the weather…be prepared to take the party indoors if necessary.
5. Be Prepared.
   Have all games set up and ready to go before the party. Make sure you understand how the games is played.
6. Everyone is a Winner.
   Parties are a time to have fun, which means all guests should go home smiling. Try to reward all players just for participating. Stickers are a great way to do this, and kind to the teeth too.