Minefield Party Game - Unique Kid's Birthday Party Game

Party games don't have to cost a lot of money, but you just need to find creative fun that guests will enjoy.

With that we present Minefield Party Game, inspired by the computer game Minefield.

This game works in large indoor spaces and outdoors as well and involves creating a minefield grid, selecting where the mines go and start game play.

What is game is that Party Game Ideas created Minefield marking sheets, pdf's, that you can print out saving you time. Plus we offer a few game twists you can add to your game to make it more interesting.

This Minefield Party Game works great for teams and individuals play too.

You can adapt Minefield to various party themes too.

Here are some examples:
Frog or Water Theme: Cross the Lillypads - instead of Mines you have waterholes and if you step in a waterhole and land in the pond your out of the game.
Zombies - Halloween: Instead of mines mark where the zombies are. Guests must them move from there location (Start Line) and cross the town to get to the safe house.
Cinderella - Princess: Mines can be potholes and Cinderella must try to make it back to the castle with only one shoe before midnight but in order to do it she must do it without hitting a pothole.

Check out Minefield game details & pdf's at Party Game Ideas.

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Halloween Costume Trends for 2012

It is hard to be thinking Halloween when it is 90 degrees outside but as the last big summer blockbuster moves into theaters and back to college and school ads hit the newspaper, it's time to get an early read on Halloween Costume Trends for 2012.

Year of the Superhero The 3 Biggest movies of the summer ALL focused on Superheroes, so expect to do battle over candy with Batman, Spiderman, Ironman, The Hulk, Catwoman, Captain America, Black Widow and more this Halloween. While we think all the costumes will be strong, Spiderman and Batman will lead the Superhero charge followed by Captain America and Ironman.

Superhero Villains
Based on the horrific shooting in Colorado and the shooter's focus to be like "The Joker" we see fewer sales of Joker and Bane costumes for this Halloween. It is unknown whether adults wearing a Batman costume may be seen as a negative, but at this time our hearts go out to the victims of this tragedy.  

While there are costumes for Loki from the Avengers or the Lizard Man from Spiderman, we don’t see them as being huge Halloween costumes.

Little Girls will be Brave this Halloween
You’ll be seeing red this Halloween, as is red-headed wigs on little girls. Disney’s Brave gave something new for little girls to choose from and based on Brave’s success there will be plenty of Meridas out and about this year. While we do expect Merida costumes to be popular, there still will be many Tinkerbells and other famous Disney Princesses at your door.

Other animated movies such as the Lorax and Madagascar did well at the box office but the costumes aren’t that cute, except for the toddler penguin costume.   

Nikki Minaj
First there was Lady Gaga, then Katy Perry now Nikki Minaj becomes this Halloweens Pop Culture Icon. Look for Nikki Minaj styled wigs on women of all ages as they pull inspiration from this Diva’s stylish trends. Expect to see Bubblegum Pink, Lavender and mixed color wigs that emulate Nikki’s style. Right now I we haven’t any official Nikki costumes, but there is always hope.

Zombies
With The Walking Dead, Zombie Runs, Festivals and talk of a Zombie Apocalypse, zombies haven’t been this popular since Michael Jackson’s thriller came out. While zombies continue to be a Halloween mainstay for many reasons, interest is growing kind of like a plague.

Trending Topics for Guys Halloween Costumes
Ted costumes are getting some interest, but without witty comeback it’s just a bear costume. Magic Mike became the rage for Ladies Night Out parties and single guys may opt for sexy men’s costumes in order to win over the single ladies. Guys just be sure to have the right moves. Charlie Sheen’s popularity and Anger Management sitcom will keep him a popular Halloween choice.

Trends Topics for Women’s Halloween Costumes
For women few trends are jumping out at this time, sure Black Window and Catwoman are some new options but right now nothing different is standing out. So we will continue to monitor emerging trends and keep you informed.

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Sleeper Halloween Trends
Last year the Smurfs came surprised many as a kids favorite Halloween costumes, so what costumes could become big this year.

The Olympics showcase the world’s best and women’s gymnastics influence a lot of young girls, so if one or two of America’s newest sweethearts captures our hearts or medals in London, you might well see lots of little Olympians in October.   

Finding Nemo is coming out in 3D in September and is one movie adults and children love, depending on the age of your child Nemo and / or costumes might prove to be popular.

The Election, we are mixed on the election this year as it doesn’t appear to be any fun and most people don’t want to talk about it. In most cases though, politicians do become part of Halloween costumes. It could happen again, but we are taking a pass this year.

LMFAO Costumes. This costumes bring the Party Rock Fun to your Halloween party, but has LMFAO’s Party Rock idea peaked? We shall see if these costumes bring the fun or get left on the shelf this Halloween.

As we move into August and September this year’s trends will become clear and we will bring you the latest news on Halloween costumes, party themes, games and Halloween decorations. 

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Summer Olympic Party Games Fun Challenges for Kids & Adults

With the London Summer Olympics soon to begin we were trying to determine games that could be played at an Summer Olympic themed party.
Some games would work for an Olympic Birthday Party and others could be played between commercial while watching Olympic events.

These party game ideas and activities can easily be adjusted for your family gathering or party.

1. Mini-Decathlon or Olympic Challenge
The Decathlon is a track and field event made up of 10 Track and Field events. Host a Mini-Decathlon or Olympic Challenge of 5, 7 or more of the events and give out 5 points for 1st, 3 points for 2nd and 1 point for 3rd place. Then keep a master sheet and tally us the scores at the end and announce who wins the Gold, Silver and Bronze metals.

Events: Race from one end of the yard and back (100 meter dash), Standing long jump (Long jump), Toss a tennis ball shot put style (Shot put), Create an obstacle course as an event and then get creative with hitting targets, adding a swim race, sack race, basketball shooting from a specific spot or mix in other Olympic challenges.

2. Basketball
Rather than Team play Olympic Horse where each player takes a turn shooting from one spot. If the player makes the shot (they don't get a any letters) however if they miss it they get a letter. Instead of spelling out H-O-R-S-E spell out L-O-N-D-O-N.

3. Gymnastic Challenge Activity
Gymnastics is fun to watch and a fun activity too. Create your own Gymnastics Camp that involves learning gymnastics. Have kids do cartwheels, somersaults, creative dancing and create their own floor routine. (I would avoid flips and any dangerous moves, keep it simple and safe.) Place a long 4 inch wide board on the ground and have the kids practice balancing and staying on the board. Make a game of it and have them catch a ball while staying on the board. Get ribbons and do ribbon dancing, just watch the games and get creative and be safe.

FYI - I wouldn't score these events, but rather make it a fun activity.

4. Olympic Bingo
Enjoy watching the Olympic Events, but not a fan of waiting for the event to begin. Well play Olympic Bingo while you wait. This is a fun way to pass the time and learn about both summer and winter Olympic events and maybe see if the kids know the difference. This is a printable bingo game and just takes minutes to print and start playing.

Plus you can Personalize this Bingo game for your Party or Family Events. Play once or throughout the Olympic games.


5. Pool Games
If you have a large pool, then the kids can do individual races based on a specific swimming stroke, form teams and do relay, get goals and play water polo, water basketball or water volleyball.

Remember the Olympic Games are just that Games and most events can be replicated or altered for a party or outdoor activity. Just get create, have fun and be safe.

FYI - We hope to have an Olympic Game page up and Olympic Trivia Games on Party Game Ideas soon so be sure to check it out.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Watermelon Games for Family Reunion, Picnic & Holiday Fun

Just a quick note, July 4th is next week and that means picnics, family reunions, fireworks and fun.

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That means outdoor events, food and America's favorite summertime snack watermelon.

Watermelon tastes great and it is good for you too. We have come up with a variety of watermelon games and activities for land and water involing watermelon.

Check out our list of Watermelon games that kids, teens and adults can play at your picnic, July 4th cookout and any family gathering. We have also created a handy Watermelon Games pdf so you can easily print out and read the game ideas, rather than quint and try to read it online.

Hope these Watermelon Games make your picnic, family reunion and 4th of July parties a success.
Get more ideas for July 4th Games and Activities here.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Party Game Ideas your resource for Birthday Games, Baby Shower Games, Bachelorette Party Games, Holidays and Special Occasions.

Host a Magic Mike Pre Party & Then Go See The Movie

Tomorrow Magic Mike, the male stripper movie hits theaters and it is a sure fire ladies night out activity. (You can get your Magic Mike tickets now at Fandango)

So how can you and your gal pals get in on the fun before seeing Channing Tatum (who was a real male stripper), Matthew McConaughey, Alex Pettyfer and the other hot men of Magic Mike?

Throw a Magic Mike Pre Party before you see it. Invite all your girlfriends to go see Magic Mike and then meet up for dinner or drinks before the movie. Then have fun playing games that are safe but also a little risque.

Since the movie is about male strippers you can share stories about male strippers at bachelorette parties or a time when the Chippendales can to town.


You can also play classic games like I Never but ask guests to add the phrase "Male Stripper" to each line like:  I Never Had a Drink with a Male Stripper. I Never Received a Private Dance from a Male Stripper. I Never have seen a Male Strippers.... (You get the idea)

Have a shy crowd that might not want to say their "I Never" statment out loud, well then consider this printable version. Easy to print and have everyone write down an I Never, fold over, mix up in a hat or pile and then randomly have each person pick an "I Never" slip of paper out of the pile and read it.

FYI - The traditional "I Never" game is played by drinking once for every time that person has done the "I Never" however you don't want to be in the bathroom during the good parts of Magic Mike so it might be best for social entertainment rather than drinking.

Drink If is another Bachelorette style game that can be adapted for your Magic Mike Party, this game is simple and involves Drink If you have done something, basically the opposite of "I Never" but the same theme.

We found a printable Drink If game that hits on general themes and might be best for the Magic Mike After Party! But like the idea of creating a Drink If version that involves Male Strippers like Drink If you have hired a male stripper, Drink If you have gone to a gay bar to see male strippers, etc...

The last party game we have for you is the "I Dare You" game to get your crew into a frisky and fun mood. For many women going to see male strippers is very adventurous and safe fun. Well the "I Dare You" game challenges your girlsfriends to take some risks. While we would pull back and pass on kissing strangers, the excitement of having to complete a random challenge is fun, embarrassing and silly.

The printable I Dare You game offers lots of ideas and you can select the ones you like, add in your own and avoid the rest.

While we always enjoy a good party, don't have such a good time that you miss "Magic Mike."

For the best Magic Mike experience:
1. Host a Magic Mike Pre Party to get the Gals Ready for Fun
2. Get your Magic Mike tickets in advance with Fandango
3. Bring Singles and Fives for Tipping the Dancers, oh wait you don't need those!
4. Get the theater at least 20 minutes early for Good Seats
5. Play one last Game Stud or Dud before the movie begins (noted below)
6. Enjoy Magic Mike!

FYI - Stud or Dud is a game where you have pictures of various guys and each girl states whether he is a Stud or Dud and why. This is a fun conversational game and you can print the pictures and place them on cards so as to carry. Select celebs or just choose themed images like nerdy guy, auto mechanic guy, etc... More ideas about Stud or Dud at PartyGameIdeas.com.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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July 4th Games - Picnic, Trivia and Bingo Games

July 4th is coming and it's time to start planning your holiday celebration.

For many celebrating America's Birthday involves getting together with family and friends, cooking on the grill, sharing travel stories or plans and watching fireworks. But in between the food and fireworks, how do you keep the kids and family entertained.

Games and Activities of Course
Here are a variety of 4th of July ideas them will keep them busy inside and outside. Some of the games can be found on our web site on our July 4th games page.

Outdoor Challenge Games
Horseshoes - Great game for adults
Ladder Toss - Kids and Adults can enjoy this challenge
Toss Across - On land or in the water this Tic Tac Toe game is fun
Beanbag Toss / Cornhole - Casual Target Game for Kids and Adults
Croquet - Casual Fun for all ages
Bocce - The moving target game for teens and adults

For Kids
Tag - Easy to Play and only space needed
Baseball, Kickball, Basketball or Volleyball
Frisbee - Fun and fun with pets too
Create a Scavenger Hunt or Discovery Hunt
Three Legged Race - Get everyone involved for this fun
Wheelbarrow Races - This will tired them out fast
Marco Polo - Perfect for those with pools
Watermelon Pool Games - Fun and silly for good swimmers

Other Fun Ideas
July 4th Bingo - Everyone can play this printable games
Limbo - Recommend playing before you eat
Family Photographer Game - Has kids taking lots of family photos
Independence Day & History Trivia Games - For adults who like a challenge

Plus you can always pull out a family board game or consider one of our many family games for your 4th of July Fun.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Party Game Ideas your resource for Birthday Games, Baby Shower Games, Bachelorette Party Games, Holidays and Special Occasions.

July 4th, Luau & Summer Party Invitations to Get the Fun Started

Summer is here and that means the Fourth of July, Cookouts, Luau's and Summer Parties!

With Burgers, hot dogs and bbq and a veriety of side item you have your menu ready, a guest list in mind and the perfect location to host your party. Now it’s time to send the perfect invitation and invite friends and family over!

The best place to order your personalized summer party invitations is at Tiny Prints. With more than 100 summer party invitation styles to choose from, including July 4th, Cookout, Luau and Beach themed invitations you can find the party invitation to match your personal style. he leader in all things invitations. You can choose from over 100 designs, including some specifically for July 4^th.

These are not your run of the mill, off the shelf party invitations, either. They are seriously classy, sometimes sassy and you can customize everything. Creating your invitations could not be simpler:

1.    Choose from one of over 100 of Tiny Prints summer party invitation designs.

2.    Personalize them. Change the font, text colors and even upload a picture, etc.

3.    Check this out, They will Mail Them for You! Yes you read that right - They will Mail Them for You so your Party Invitations go out RIght Away. This saves you time. (this only costs the price of a stamp).

4..    Then plan for the big day or event with food, fireworks and fun!  

5.    But be ready for the price of a successful party, everyone will want to come back next year.

Don't wait, it’s time to order summer party invitations today.
Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Father's Day Games & Fun for Dad, Kids and Family

Father's Day is coming up this weekend and now is the time to come up with some fun activities with Dad. We got some ideas that Dads and the entire family can enjoy.

These games are perfect for Father's Day celebrations at home, church and community events. These games are simple, fun and work for most ages.


Father's Day Bingo - Mom, Dad and the kids can enjoy playing Father's Day Bingo where you pull out words that relate to Dad. Get five in a row, yell Bingo and you win. Fun to play several times with kids and large groups.








So Glad Your My Dad - This activity is perfect to help kids create a unique peom just for Dad, by using the letters in the words Happy Fathers Day. This is a great Sunday School activity, summer care event and for Mom to get for the kids.








Father's Day Scavenger Hunt - You could create a scavenger hunt for Dad, but this Father's Day scavenger hunt is fun for the kids as they race around the house to find Dad's favorite things.







Check out more printable Father's Day games here. Note some games can be personalized with a message just for your Dad. Have fun and Happy Father's Day.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Free Graduation Party Trivia Game - That Grads Will Enjoy!

I receive so many requests for Graduation Party Games that I finally had to create on myself.

So I did the research on various Celebrities and Famous people and created the Graduation Game!, where your guests try to determine when that person Graduated High School.

This group is easy and geared towards teens and adults. Our Graduation Party Game challenges guests to determine when Betty White, George Clooney, Lady Gaga and even President Obama graduated high school.

The Graduation Trivia Game takes less than 5 minutes to play and we supplied the answers on our site.

The printable party game is in a pdf format and can be quickly opened and printed on your computer.

This Graduation Trivia is interesting trivia and can be played be high school students and adults of all ages. It is not and embarrassingly silly game and offer so surprises when you realize how quickly or long it takes for people to become successful. FYI - It rarely happens overnight.

We enjoyed putting this Graduation Game together and hope you have fun playing it at your graduation party.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Party Game Ideas your resource for Birthday Games, Baby Shower Games, Bachelorette Party Games, Holidays and Special Occasions.

Activities and Games for Mother's Day Celebrations!

This weekend is Mother's Day and a special time to celebrate Mom.

Many families, classrooms, groups and organizations will be honoring Moms with luncheons, teas and for families serving Mom breakfast in bed.

We've got a few games and activities to help make your Mother's Day celebrations fun and unique.

For women's clubs, churches and groups holding luncheons and teas for Moms, consider Mother's Day Bingo as fun way to remember all the special qualities that make Moms so special. Instead of the Bingo card having numbers in each square, each square contains words that we think of when we think of Mom - Laugh, Kisses, Cake, Caring, Love, Home and more.

We think it is a great way to share and remember all the things that make Moms so important in our lives. Plus this version allows you to create over 200 unique cards and to personalize it to your event.

Mother's Day Bingo is perfect for all ages and can be played several times with each game running 5 - 8 minutes. If however you need an easier Mother's Day activity that takes under 3 minutes and has less prep time, then consider Mother's Are.

Mother's Are is a unscramble the letters game, where players try to unscramble the jumbled letters to determine the Mother's Day themed words.

If you run a classroom, Sunday school or are a Dad and are looking for an activity that the kids can work on and then give to Mom on Mother's Day, then Mom's the Bomb!

Mom's the Bomb is not about explosions, but is about expressing all the ways we love mom using the letters Happy Mother's Day to start each word or phrase. For younger children who can't write yet, we suggest an adult ask them their thoughts and then the adult can write it for them. This way children of all ages can participate.

Mother's Day comes once a year, but our love for Mom is eternal and we wish all Moms a very special day this Sunday.

Get more Mother's Day Games & Activities and for over 500 party games and activities visit Party Game Ideas.

Sarah
The Party Game Ideas Lady

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