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Party games & contest ideas
Easy, no-prep party games by age, for birthdays, baby showers and milestone celebrations.
Ages 3–5
- Balloon pop dance Dance with a balloon tied to an ankle; when the music stops, freeze!
- Color hunt Hide paper shapes in the party colors; kids find their color.
- Balloon keep-up Keep a balloon in the air as long as possible; count together.
- Coloring station Set out the free coloring pages and crayons.
Ages 6–9
- Treasure hunt Picture clues lead from room to room to a prize box.
- Musical cushions Like musical chairs, with soft cushions on the floor.
- Balloon relay Teams carry a balloon between knees to the finish line.
- Freeze dance contest Best freeze pose wins a sticker.
Ages 10+ & teens
- Party trivia Questions about the birthday star; prize for the top score.
- Minute-to-win-it Stack cups, move candies with a straw, 60 seconds each.
- Photo-booth challenge Recreate fun poses at the balloon backdrop.
- Cupcake decorating contest Guests vote for the most creative cupcake.
Showers & grown-ups
- Guess the date & weight For baby showers: guests write their guesses.
- He or she? voting For gender reveals: vote with pink or blue stickers.
- Advice cards Guests write wishes for the honoree.
- Memory lane quiz For milestones and retirements: guess the year of each photo.