21+ Birthday Party Games for 10-Year-Olds

21+ Birthday Party Games for 10-Year-Olds

Here’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Below are 21+ birthday party games that will keep your 10-year-olds entertained from start to finish.

1. Scavenger Hunt

Set up a scavenger hunt around your yard or inside the house. Give the kids a list of items to find, and let them race against the clock (or each other). This game is perfect for adventurous kids!

2. Freeze Dance

Play some upbeat music and have the kids dance around. When the music stops, everyone must freeze! If someone moves, they’re out. Last one standing wins!

3. Balloon Pop Challenge

Fill balloons with small prizes or fun tasks. The kids have to pop the balloons to see what’s inside. It’s fast, fun, and there’s always a surprise waiting.

4. Obstacle Course

Create an obstacle course using cones, chairs, and other household items. Time the kids as they race through the course, and give prizes for the fastest completion times.

5. Pin the Tail on the Donkey

A classic party game with a fun twist! You can get creative and pin something else (like a superhero cape or unicorn horn) instead of a tail. Blindfold the kids and watch the giggles unfold.

6. Treasure Hunt

Like a scavenger hunt, but with a map! Create clues and let the kids hunt for hidden treasures around the party area. The excitement of solving clues will keep them going.

7. Minute to Win It Games

These fast-paced challenges are a hit with kids. From stacking cups to balancing cookies on their foreheads, each game lasts only a minute, so everyone stays engaged.

8. Pass the Parcel

Wrap a gift in multiple layers of wrapping paper. As the music plays, the kids pass the parcel around the circle. When the music stops, the one holding the parcel removes a layer. The winner is the one to unwrap the last layer!

9. Capture the Flag

Divide the kids into two teams and let them battle it out to capture the other team’s flag. It’s a perfect game for kids who love strategy and outdoor play.

10. Tug of War

A great way to get the kids working together. Split them into teams and let them test their strength with a good old-fashioned tug of war!

11. Water Balloon Toss

Perfect for a hot day! Pair the kids up and give each pair a water balloon. They must toss it back and forth, taking a step back with each successful catch. The pair that lasts the longest without breaking their balloon wins.

12. Charades

Kids love acting things out, and charades gives them a chance to be silly and creative. Let them draw cards with themes like animals, movies, or superheroes, and act them out while others guess.

13. Relay Races

Divide the kids into teams and set up fun relay challenges like sack races, spoon-and-egg races, or three-legged races. It’s a classic that never gets old.

14. Duck, Duck, Goose

A timeless favorite! Gather the kids in a circle and let them play this simple yet thrilling game. It’s great for letting off some energy.

15. Limbo

How low can they go? All you need is a stick (or a broom), some music, and kids ready to bend backward and test their flexibility.

16. Hot Potato

Pass a ball (or a real potato!) around while the music plays. When the music stops, whoever is holding the “potato” is out. Keep going until there’s just one winner.

17. Simon Says

Another classic! One person plays “Simon” and gives commands. The trick? The kids should only follow commands that begin with “Simon says.”

18. Mystery Box Game

Fill a box with different items and let the kids reach inside without looking. They have to guess what each item is by touch alone. You can get creative with textures and surprises!

19. Hide and Seek

This age-old game never fails. Find a good hiding spot, count to 10, and let the game begin!

20. Trivia Time

For kids who love a challenge, create trivia questions based on their favorite TV shows, movies, or school subjects. Divide them into teams and see who knows the most.

21. Musical Chairs

Line up chairs in a circle, play some music, and let the kids race to find a seat when the music stops. Remove a chair each round until there’s one last player standing.

22. Pictionary

This game is all about quick drawing skills! Split the group into teams and see who can guess what’s being drawn before time runs out.