Fun Birthday Games for Tweens

There are plenty of games for tweens to play during a birthday.

Tweens have aged past traditional children's party games, but there are still plenty of fun birthday game ideas to pursue. Tweens are generally pre-teen girls aged between ten and 12 years old. The right birthday party game can really make a party memorable and enjoyable for the birthday girl and her guests.

Scavenger Hunts

Scavenger hunts are fun, interactive party games you can play with small or large groups. Choose a location such as the mall or the neighborhood and create a list of corresponding scavenger list items. For example, a mall scavenger hunt may call for a $15 price tag, a wire hanger, a gift bag with handles and other objects that can be sourced from stores in the mall. Give each team an identical list of items and a set time frame to obtain the items in. Award point values for each obtained item, and give prizes to the teams with the highest points at the end of the game.

Relay Games

Relay games are active and require teamwork to win. You can have teams run relay races with water balloons, oranges or other items depending on the game. For example, you may ask racers to hold an orange under their chin, or a balloon between their legs, which will create a challenge. Each player on the team should get a chance to run the relay, passing the object off to the next player. Get creative with the objects and the demands of the relay to challenge the players and get everyone involved. Distribute prizes to members of the winning team.

Truth or Dare

Arrange the guests in a circle. Present them with a bowl of "truth" suggestions and a bowl of "dare" suggestions. Ask "Truth or Dare?" and let them choose from the appropriate bowl. They should not be able to see the suggestions until they draw one from the bowl and unfold it. They must truthfully answer the question or honestly attempt the dare suggestion depending on their choice. The questions and dare suggestions should be fun and enjoyable. Ask questions like "What is the strangest dream you ever had?" or "Who do you have a crush on?" and suggest dares such as "Prank call your crush" or "Dance crazy."

References

• "Diane Warner's Big Book of Parties"; Diane Warner; 1999
• "Best Party Book"; Penny Warner; 1992