HELP! Planning a “Children’s Birthday Party” but for adults
I’m having my birthday with around 10–15 people and I’ve left the planning WAY too late I’m hoping the party people of Reddit can save me!
The theme I’m thinking is basically “children’s birthday party… but adult version”. My friends are all super fun and always go all out, so I really want it to feel ridiculous, nostalgic and competitive rather than just a normal party with a few games.
So far I’m thinking:
Musical chairs
Pass the parcel (obviously with adult prizes/penalties)
Donut on a string
Charades
Simon Says
Pin the tail on the donkey
Balloon relay
Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament
Kahoot
Some nostalgic childhood food/snacks, but elevated for adults
I’m also maybe thinking of having prizes, drinking rules/penalties and maybe teams, but I feel like I’m missing some absolute classic childhood games that could be hilarious with adults.
What games would you add?! Or any ideas for decorations, food, prizes, costumes/dress code, ways to make the games more chaotic, or anything else that would make the whole thing feel like an actual childhood birthday party turned completely unhinged
I’m open to literally any ideas — especially games that are REALLY fun with 10–15 adults and involve drinking/competition.
Please help me make this the most ridiculous adult children’s birthday party possible