How to Play 80s Party Games

Play pin the mullet on the man.

Parties focusing on the 1980s are quite a bit of fun and you need '80s themed party games for a perfect event. Some games, such as a dance contest or Pictionary, were games played in the '80s. Others, like "Name that Tune" or "Pin the Mullet" give a twist on '80s themes by using music and fashion to create new games. Costumes add a fun aspect to '80s party games, plus you can have contests and fashion shows as extra activities.

Things You'll Need

• Thumb tacks
• Pictures of mullets
• 1980s music
• Pictionary

Instructions

1. Play "Pin the Mullet." Similar to pin the tail on the donkey, you need a picture of a guy who looks like he needs a mullet, pictures of mullets cut out and thumb tacks. Spin the player around and see how close he gets to pinning the mullet at the right spot.

2. Bust a move with an '80s dance move contest. Turn on some upbeat '80s dance music and call out different dance steps for guests to try. The winner is the one who can pull off the best '80s dance moves. Ask guests to perform dance moves such as the cabbage patch, the sprinkler, the running man, the worm, the Molly Ringwald and the moonwalk.

3. Hold contests among guests for the best '80s hair or outfit. Turn it into more of a game by asking guests to give a mini fashion show before awarding prizes. You can also note in the invitation that guests should come prepared with a costume for the party.

4. Play "Name that Tune" by playing a few lines of different '80s songs and having guests try to guess which song and artist is playing. Stick to popular songs so guests still have fun. Try splitting party goers into teams to make the guessing easier. Choose songs by artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Bangles, Tiffany, New Kids on the Block, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Prince.

5. Play a round of Pictionary. Pictionary was released in the '80s and you can either use the game itself or create your own categories.