Masquerade Games & Activities
Masquerade parties keep the guests masked and in suspense most of the evening. Play into the secrets and disguises of the night by basing the masquerade games and activities on mystery and intrigue. Whether the party guests are old friends or a new group just getting acquainted, by the end of the night everyone will know much more about each other. Does this Spark an idea?
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Foodie Fun
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You need paper drinking cups and index cards to set the game up before the guests arrive. Assign the guests to one of two teams by appointing either a number one or a number two as each person walks in the door. Put a single bite of any food item in the cups and cover the top with an index card. You may wish to include disposable spoons on the table. The teams race, in relay fashion, from a starting point to the table and back again. The twist is that each player must eat whatever is in the cup he chooses from the table before racing back to his team. Avoid foods which may cause allergic reactions, such as seafood and peanuts.
Guess the Guest
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Tag each guest, on the back, with the name of another guest. Explain that each guest is allowed to ask the other guests a limited number of questions about the name, generally one or two, moving on to the next guest to glean more information. Once your guests think they know the tagged name, they must trade tags with that person. The game continues until each guest is sure they are tagged with their own name. Award small prizes, such as a string of beads, to the guests who are correct.
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Decorated Mask Contest
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Provide your guests with a plastic mask and various craft findings, such as feathers, beads and sequins. You may also include glitter, fake gems and ribbons for your guests to use when decorating the mask. While the guests are creating, set up a voting box with slips of paper and pencils. Once the masks dry, allow the guests to model their creations and vote on each other's masterpieces. Select several categories, such as fanciest, most extravagant and most exotic, that can win. Award a small gift that has been wrapped in an elegant package.
Take it Off
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After the masks are off and faces are revealed, gather the guests into a circle. Ask guests to place a paper bag over their heads. Ask each guest to remove one item from their bodies which is not necessary by saying, "I ask that each of you remove one item from your body you do not need. Remember no one else can see you right now." Tell the guests to throw the item into the middle of the circle, one person at a time. Have the guests continue removing and throwing in order. The winner is the first guest to remove the paper bag.
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