Worried that your guests might be twiddling their thumbs at your next party? You could always turn to the ultimate classic party game, Charades, but Life123’s games expert, Alice Langholt, has hand-picked games appropriate for all ages and group sizes.
With kids, perhaps the toughest part about party games is making the game easy enough for them to follow without boring them. Scavenger hunts merge the best of all worlds because they keep kids’ minds and bodies active. Throw in a pirate theme, and they’ll be hooked! And, if you are in charge of entertaining a group of hyper boys, Alice has several party games for boys that will help them burn off energy.
Games for older guests are a little tougher because you have to try to impress them, especially if you are dealing with picky teenagers. These games can be more complex and less physical. The purpose is to get the teenager concentrating enough so that she isn’t as worried about looking cool. Alice has active tween and teen party games and brainier games for large groups, which can help take the pressure off teens who are shy because they can work with others.
But don’t assume that party games are solely for the young. Seniors might also like to play a little bit. While they might not be as rambunctious as they were when they were kids or teenagers, they deserve fun. Party games for seniors that let them show off how much they have learned while taking a fond look at the past are best. If you make up your own forms of Jeopardy! or Name That Tune, you can’t lose.
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