[For Kids] Popular party games. Fun games that get everyone excited
There are times when you want to liven things up with fun games, like at a birthday house party or a kids’ club event.
So in this article, we’ve gathered a bunch of party games for children!
We’ll introduce many options—from games you can play without any props, to simple card games, and even games that use sweets kids love.
If you’re looking for party games that kids will enjoy, be sure to use this as a reference.
Let’s make the party the kids are looking forward to even more exciting!
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[For Kids] Popular Party Games: Fun, Crowd-Pleasing Games (31–40)
Shooting game
You can easily enjoy the classic Japanese pastime, the “shooting gallery” game, using just construction paper and rubber bands! Make a paper gun, hook a rubber band onto it, launch it, and knock down the targets.
Since it’s a handmade project, have fun customizing it by drawing pictures or adding stickers, and enjoy playing your own original version!
The Game of Life
The Game of Life is a game where you spin a roulette and move forward by the number shown, choosing a job, buying properties, running into misfortunes, adding to your family, and ultimately aiming to become a millionaire.
Whether you play it safe and steady or go all-in for a dramatic comeback, everyone’s personality shines through—making it a lot of fun!
No-English game
It may sound simple, but this “No English” game is surprisingly hard.
As the title suggests, you’re out if you use any English words in conversation! It really makes you realize how naturally you use English in everyday speech.
Just chatting is fun, but it’s also interesting to play while distracting yourselves with something like cards.
Aburi Karubi Game
Let’s get hyped with the “Aburi Karubi” game—no props needed! It works with as few as two people and is great for large groups too.
The first person says “aburi karubi” while fluttering their hands as if grilling short ribs, then claps twice.
In that rhythm, the next person does the same, and so on.
When it comes back to the first person, you increase the number of repetitions and keep going.
It’s simple, but “aburi karubi” is a tongue twister, so anyone who can’t say it properly or misses the rhythm is out—time for a penalty game!
KY game
Participants take turns suggesting a prompt, and everyone simultaneously strikes a pose inspired by that prompt in this “KY game.” Anyone whose pose doesn’t match with anyone else receives a minus point; in the end, the person with the most minus points is deemed “KY,” meaning they failed to read the room.
The more participants there are, the more complex it becomes and the more clearly KY tendencies stand out, making it a lively party game.
Since it requires no equipment, you can start it right away even at an outdoor gathering.
Give it a try!
[For Kids] Popular Party Games: Fun and Exciting Games (41–50)
Fruits Basket
How about the classic recreation game “Fruit Basket,” which is easy to play and super fun? Everyone sits in a circle and wears a fruit badge to form groups.
When your fruit is called, stand up and move to a different empty chair! You can also try a fun variation called “Anything Basket,” where you swap fruits for things like birth months.
Russian Nuulet
How about playing “Russian Nurette,” a twist on Russian roulette? The helmet has eight rods attached to it.
You put on the helmet, draw a card, and pull out as many rods from the helmet as the number on the card.
If nothing happens, you’re safe, but there’s one specific rod that, when pulled, releases water from inside the helmet—pull that one and you lose.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and lay down a sheet or tarp, then give it a try!