Teens have a knack for partying in two distinct ways: they either go all out when parents are absent or they find themselves sitting apart, staring at their phones or each other. If you’re planning a gathering for your adolescent, you likely want an event that strikes a balance between the two extremes. A few fun games can really help break the ice, simmer down the nerves, and coax your teens out of their shells.
Don’t fret about hosting a teen get-together! There are countless activities that can keep them entertained without raising your blood pressure. While they’re no longer little kids, teens still relish the fun of a good game. So if your kids keep asking for a party, share this list with them. It might just help steer them in the right direction (fingers crossed).
Good luck finding the perfect balance… and convincing your teen to accept your suggestions without giving you those classic eye rolls.
1. Never Have I Ever
This game is best played in smaller groups where everyone knows each other well. Each teen gets some candy, and in turn, they say, “Never have I ever…” followed by something they haven’t done. If their friends have done it, they eat a piece of candy.
2. Knees and Elbows
A classic passing game! Have everyone stand in a circle with one person holding an item between their knees. They must pass it around using only their knees and elbows. For larger groups, split into teams for added competition.
3. Honey, If You Love Me…
In this game, one person tries to make the others smile or laugh by saying, “Honey, if you love me, won’t you please just smile?” The catch? No touching is allowed!
4. Pass the Peanut
Everyone holds a plastic spoon in their mouth and must pass a lightweight item like a cotton ball using only the spoons.
5. Medusa
Have everyone sit in a circle, looking down. On “go,” they look up. If two people make eye contact, they must scream and play dead.
6. Would You Rather?
Pose fun dilemmas like, “Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?” It sparks conversation and laughter.
7. Singing Bingo
Create BINGO cards with common song words. Players can either sing their favorite songs or try to fill their card by identifying songs that contain the words.
8. Yard Twister
If the weather’s nice, paint a large Twister board on the grass for some outdoor fun.
9. Scavenger Hunt
Prepare a list of quirky items for your teens to find around the neighborhood or a mall. Consider using a unique hashtag for social media to document their adventure.
10. Suck and Blow
Players stand in a circle and must pass a playing card using only their mouths. If someone drops it, they’re out!
11. Sleeping Beauty
One person pretends to be asleep while others try to wake them up through laughter, without touching.
12. Taste the Rainbow
Dump Skittles in the center of the table. Players use straws to suck up the Skittles of each color into their cups.
13. Sardines
A twist on hide-and-seek where one person hides and the others seek. When someone finds the hider, they must join them in hiding.
14. Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Combine a scavenger hunt with taking selfies at various locations or with specific items.
15. Spin and Dare
Merge spin the bottle with truth or dare for a hilarious time. Players spin and then draw a funny dare from a bowl.
16. Name That TikTok Meme
Test your TikTok-savvy teens by having them identify popular memes or challenges.
17. Wacky Duck
The blindfolded person in the center must guess who is quacking or making funny noises as they try to identify the players.
18. Speed Stacker
Using Solo cups, players race against the clock to stack the most cups in one minute.
19. Ouija Board
For the adventurous group, a Ouija board can be a spooky game night choice, but ensure it’s taken lightly.
20. Sock Wrestling
Players lie on the floor in socks and must remove each other’s socks without using hands.
21. Wink Assassin
A whodunit game where one player is the killer and must eliminate others by winking at them.
22. The Human Knot
Have everyone stand in a circle and hold hands. They must work together to untangle themselves.
23. Blind Makeup Artist
Teams compete to apply makeup on a blindfolded teammate with guidance from others.
24. I Am
Players impersonate someone known to the group while others guess who it is.
25. Escape Room
Transform your home into an escape room for some thrilling teamwork.
26. 7 Minutes in Heaven
Pair up two people for a classic game where they have some private time together.
27. Stack ‘Em
A friendly challenge where players stack cups while engaging in conversation.
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In summary, these games provide a mix of fun, laughter, and bonding for your teen’s party, ensuring a memorable experience without the cringe-worthy moments. So grab some supplies, gather the teens, and let the fun begin!