30 Hilarious Birthday Party Games For Kids And Teens
Looking to throw a birthday bash your guests will never forget? These birthday party games are guaranteed to bring the fun for high-energy kids or giggle-loving teens.
From fast-paced challenges to laugh-out-loud silliness, these party games are easy to set up and play. Plus, they’re totally customizable to match your theme, space, or party vibe.
So go ahead! Send out those invites, and let the birthday magic begin!
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30 Wildly Entertaining Birthday Party Games
1. Donut on a String
Hang donuts from a string and see who can eat theirs the fastest without using their hands! The donuts swing as players try to take bites, and it’s almost impossible not to laugh.
2. Freeze Dance
Play music and have everyone dance their heart out. When the music stops, everyone must freeze. Anyone who moves is out! This is a great energy-burner.
3. Birthday Minute To Win It
Quick, crazy, and full of laughs! These one-minute birthday challenges are great for teams or individuals of all ages.
Gift Wrap Challenge: Wrap a small item using only one hand in under a minute.
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4. Saran Wrap Ball Game
Create a giant ball of plastic wrap with small prizes or candy hidden in layers. One player unwraps it with oven mitts while the next player rolls the dice. When they roll doubles, it’s their turn!
5. Sardines
A fun twist on hide-and-seek! One person hides. When someone finds them, they hide together until everyone ends up crammed in one hiding spot like sardines. Cue the giggles.
6. Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Birthdays are the perfect time for a fun scavenger hunt that ends with a surprise. Follow the clues for a fun-filled birthday adventure!
7. Photo Scavenger Hunt
*Great for teens!
Create a list of fun photos to capture, like “everyone jumping,” “something shaped like a heart,” or “silliest face.” Teams compete to check off all the photo tasks on the list.
8. Piñata Smash
Fill a piñata with candy or small toys, and let each player take a turn swinging while blindfolded. It’s a classic game that never gets old!
9. Birthday Trivia Challenge
Test your birthday knowledge! From cake traditions to fun facts, this birthday trivia game is also great for downtime between activities.
10. Reverse Charades
A twist on the classic charades game. Instead of one person acting and a team guessing, the whole team acts out the word while one person guesses. Much more chaotic and funny!
Get a big list of charades ideas for kids >>
11. Pass the Parcel
Wrap a small gift in many layers of paper. Play music while guests pass the parcel around the circle. When the music stops, the person holding it removes one layer. Keep going until someone unwraps the final prize!
12. The Candy Bar Game
*Great for older kids and teens!
Put a big chocolate bar, fork, knife, hat, scarf, and mittens in the center. Players take turns rolling a die. If someone rolls a 6, they race to put on the clothing and try to eat the candy bar using only the utensils before the next 6 is rolled!
13. Who Am I?
*Great for older kids and teens!
Stick a name or character (like “Mario” or “Taylor Swift”) on each guest’s back. They must walk around asking yes/no questions to figure out who they are.
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14. Face the Cookie
Place a cookie on each player’s forehead. Without using their hands, they must wiggle and maneuver it into their mouth using only their facial muscles. The first person to eat their cookie wins!
15. Heads Up
*Great for older kids and teens!
Using the card game or Heads Up app (iOS/Android), one player holds the phone or card on their forehead, showing a word they can’t see. Everyone else gives clues to help them guess the word before time runs out.
The goal: Guess as many as possible before the timer ends! Great for teams, laughs, and quick rounds of fun.
16. Cheese Ball Face
Spray shaving or whipped cream on one player’s face. The others throw cheese balls, aiming to stick to their face. The one with the most stuck after each round wins!
17. Marshmallow Scoop
Fill a bowl with mini marshmallows, and give each player a spoon and an empty cup. Blindfold them, set a timer, and see how many marshmallows they can scoop into the cup!
18. Popcorn Catch
One player throws popcorn while their partner tries to catch it in a cup strapped to their head (use a plastic cup and headband or tape). Set a timer and count catches!
19. The Cup Water Relay
*Kids of all ages love!
Players line up and must pass water over their heads using plastic cups. No turning around allowed! The last person dumps the leftover water into a bucket.
The team with the most water at the end wins!
See more fun water games for outdoor birthday party fun!
20. Balloon Shave
Tape a balloon to a plate, cover it in shaving cream, and give players a plastic butter knife. The goal? “Shave” the balloon without popping it. Slow, steady, and hilarious!
21. Balloon Waddle Race
Place a balloon between each player’s knees. They must waddle across the room without dropping or popping it. Hysterical movements guaranteed!
22. Toilet Paper Dodgeball
Just like dodgeball but with rolls of toilet paper! They’re soft, safe, and surprisingly fun to throw. Play indoors or out for maximum chaos.
23. Puzzle Piece Hunt
Hide puzzle pieces around the party area. Players must find them and work as a team to build the puzzle. Make it extra fun with a silly or themed puzzle!
Related: Great List Of Team Building Activities
24. Guess That Taste
*Great for brave older kids and teens!
Blindfolded players taste mystery snacks (like chips, sauces, or jellybeans) and try to guess the flavor. The stranger the flavors, the more hilarious the reactions!
25. Would You Rather?
Sit in a circle and take turns asking silly or weird “Would You Rather?” questions. You’ll learn fun things about each other and have lots of laughs along the way.
Related: Would You Rather Questions For Teens
26. Never Have I Ever
To start, give everyone 10 pieces of candy, coins, or something they have to give up. If someone has done the sentence stated, they lose one item. Use these clean Never Have I Ever questions that are perfect for kids and teens.
Use this game for a fun Christmas Gift Exchange too!
27. Guess The Candy Count
Fill several jars with candy and let guests guess how many are inside. The closest guess wins that jar!
28. Stack It Up!
Players stack and unstack cups into a pyramid while keeping a balloon in the air. If the balloon drops, they start over!
29. Balloon Stomp
Tie a balloon to each player’s ankle. Everyone runs around trying to stomp others’ balloons while protecting their own. The last balloon standing wins.
30. Oreo Stack
Players lie down and try to stack Oreos on their own foreheads. The tallest stack without falling wins! Delicious and fun!
BONUS: Silly String Showdown
Hand out cans of silly string and let the chaos begin! Set rules or zones to keep it playful.
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