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Musical Chairs
A true party classic where kids walk around chairs while music plays and must sit down fast when it stops.
- Duration
- 10–15 minutes
- Kids
- 5–12 kids
- Location
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Energy
- High Energy
Whether indoor or outdoor, with 5 or 15 kids – these games are easy to prepare and guaranteed to bring fun.
All games here are simple to set up, work for different age groups, and are perfect for kids’ birthday parties. Pick a mix of high-energy and calmer games to keep the mood just right.
4+
A true party classic where kids walk around chairs while music plays and must sit down fast when it stops.
5–9
Kids follow clues, solve small challenges, and find a hidden treasure at the end.
3–8
Kids dance as wildly as they want – but must freeze like statues when the music stops.
4–10
Kids pass a wrapped parcel around in a circle. When the music stops, the child holding it unwraps one layer.
5–10
Kids race to pop balloons using only their bodies – no hands allowed.
5+
Kids jump inside sacks or pillowcases and race each other to the finish line.
4–8
Blindfolded kids try to pin a tail (or horn, crown, etc.) as close as possible to the right spot on a poster.
6+
Two teams pull on a rope and try to drag the other team across a line in the middle.
5–10
Kids listen carefully and try to guess which object made a sound while one player is blindfolded.
3–8
Kids chase, pop, and try to catch giant soap bubbles floating through the air.
4–8
Kids race across the room moving like different animals – frogs, crabs, bears, and more.
4–9
Kids sit in a circle while one walks around tapping heads saying “duck” until choosing a “goose” who has to chase them.
Alternate high-energy games with calmer group games like guessing or circle games. This prevents overstimulation and keeps kids happy and engaged throughout the party.
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