Party411 The Game Girl Answers Your Party Game Questions

Occasion: 11 year old star party/sleepover
Hi I am having a star sleepover because all of >my friends like astronomy. So what we are going to do >is we dress up like stars and we are going to look at stars >but I need some more ideas for my sleepover part. I hope you >can help.

The Game Girl says:

Get some of those stickon that take light from the bulbs and glow in the dark and put them on the ceiling of the room you are going to sleep in. Make sugar cookies in the shapes of stars, moons, suns, etc and decorate them. Make a large poster of a star and cut out a face area and take pictures of the kids looking through. Look at some of the other ideas in this area.

Rosanna asked:

Occasion: slee-p over
What type of fun things should we have for this 11 year old party.

The Game Girl says:

Have you looked at the sliipover section of gamegirl? Or the kid or teen area. Lots of ideas there.

Rosanna asked:

Occasion: slee-p over
What type of fun things should we have for this 11 year old party.

The Game Girl says:

Have you looked at the sliipover section of gamegirl? Or the kid or teen area. Lots of ideas there.

Tiffany asked:

Occasion: slumber party
I am 12 and i am one of the four and I am hosting the party. Can you give me some ideas for games that they will like so that they dont think that I am playing a baby game and that they >wont think I am not cool?

The Game Girl says:

Look at party411.com/gamegirl at the sleepover party and teen game section for ideas.

KJ asked:

Occasion: birthday and sleepover
I need some really good GAME ideas for my birthday >party.PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

The Game Girl says:

Look at party411.com/gamegirl at the sleepover section.

a_24_chick asked:

Occasion: millennium
My party has to be low-budget. we are eating popcorn,playing games, >and watching movies. do you have any ideas for us to make our own >'millennium' hats that we can wear at 11:59????

The Game Girl says:

Go to Michaels and get colored paper, feathers, glitter, markers, etc and stickers. Have a ball.

~*Erica*~ asked:

Occasion: sleepover
I need some games that will impress my friends that i can play indoors. I have a huge basement i can do almost anything with, except permamently do something to it. I really want to impress my friends. and we don't want to use expensive items. Do you think you can help?

The Game Girl says:

Look at party411.com/gamegirl in the sleepover and teen game section.

Alexis asked:

Occasion: sleepover
Im 14 and having a sleepover party with a couple of my close friends. i wanted to know some fun things to do on a low budget that will help us have a great time. They could really use the cheering up right now, so i want it to be fun!

The Game Girl says:

Makeovers and baking are lots of fun. a great video is also good. Look at the sleepover section of party411.com/gamegirl for other suggestions.

Sara asked:

Occasion: 14 Birthday slumber party
Game Girl I am going to have a big Slumber party and I want it to be great. I would like you to send me some games and tips for a teen party at my email I think you already have if you dont have it it is heeler@gate.net >

The Game Girl says:

Try some of these: If you are having a video, make up a Trivia contest for after the movie and see who can remember the most. Here are some new ones to try: Grabbit: Set some small prizes on a table, such as a box of chocolates, a single CD, a paperback romance, a deck of cards, a blank book, and so on, enough for each player. Let each player name a favorite card game, such as rummy, fish, spoons, war, hearts, etc. Gather the players around the game table and remove all but one prize, setting the others aside. Play your favorite card game and let the winner keep the gift on the table. Replace the prize with each new game. Pop star Trivia: find out lots of interesting details about some popular teen stars using teen magazines. Write down questions using the information, then have a trivia quiz to see who knows the most about each star! Panic Word: Write down 100 single words on index cards, such as blink, stairs, death, lint, computer, any words you like. Stack the cards and place them in the center of the room. Divide the players into two teams and seat them opposite each other. Set the timer or stopwatch for 1 minute when it's time to start the game. Have Player 1 from Team 1 draw a card from the pile and give clues to the word to her teammates before the timer ends the play. If the word is "blink" she might say "What you do if dust gets in your eyes." Players from Team 1 try to guess the word, and if they are successful before the time is up, they get a point. If the timer runs out and the word is not guessed, the other team gets a point. Take turns until all the cards are gone, then add up points to see who wins. Have a Makeover Party! Send unique invitations made from clear plastic make-up bags, with the party details written on the outside in permanent felt- tip pen. Fill the bag with make-up goodies and mail to guests. Ask them to bring the make-up bag to the party, then do makeovers on one another. For a fun game, have them apply their makeup without a mirror - and take pictures of the results. Play a game of name the make-up - cut out ads of make-up items from teen magazines, and blacken out the names. Have the players try to name as many product brands as they can. Make picture frames from cardboard, decorate with stickers, puffy paints, etc, then send home Polaroid snapshots inside frames. ---------------------

Eilidh asked:

Occasion: Sleepover For No reason
How on earth can i find a game for two girls to play ?

The Game Girl says:

Videos, MTV, hair and makeup makeovers. Also look at the teen area and sleepover area of party411.com/themes.

Shelby asked:

Occasion: slumber party
Okay what are some games that me and my friends can play >at a slumber party, besides truth or dare??

The Game Girl says:

Try some of the following: If you are having a video, make up a Trivia contest for after the movie and see who can remember the most. Here are some new ones to try: Grabbit: Set some small prizes on a table, such as a box of chocolates, a single CD, a paperback romance, a deck of cards, a blank book, and so on, enough for each player. Let each player name a favorite card game, such as rummy, fish, spoons, war, hearts, etc. Gather the players around the game table and remove all but one prize, setting the others aside. Play your favorite card game and let the winner keep the gift on the table. Replace the prize with each new game. Pop star Trivia: find out lots of interesting details about some popular teen stars using teen magazines. Write down questions using the information, then have a trivia quiz to see who knows the most about each star! Panic Word: Write down 100 single words on index cards, such as blink, stairs, death, lint, computer, any words you like. Stack the cards and place them in the center of the room. Divide the players into two teams and seat them opposite each other. Set the timer or stopwatch for 1 minute when it's time to start the game. Have Player 1 from Team 1 draw a card from the pile and give clues to the word to her teammates before the timer ends the play. If the word is "blink" she might say "What you do if dust gets in your eyes." Players from Team 1 try to guess the word, and if they are successful before the time is up, they get a point. If the timer runs out and the word is not guessed, the other team gets a point. Take turns until all the cards are gone, then add up points to see who wins. Have a Makeover Party! Send unique invitations made from clear plastic make-up bags, with the party details written on the outside in permanent felt- tip pen. Fill the bag with make-up goodies and mail to guests. Ask them to bring the make-up bag to the party, then do makeovers on one another. For a fun game, have them apply their makeup without a mirror - and take pictures of the results. Play a game of name the make-up - cut out ads of make-up items from teen magazines, and blacken out the names. Have the players try to name as many product brands as they can. Make picture frames from cardboard, decorate with stickers, puffy paints, etc, then send home Polaroid snapshots inside frames.

Nicole asked:

Occasion: Family Get Together
I am 13 years old and am having a big family get together slumber party. It is going to be a bunch of us girls having fun, but I need help thinking of more activities and games to play.

The Game Girl says:

I've listed a few here, then check the Family Reunion section for more ideas that might help.

Larry Null asked:

Occasion: 8th Birthday Sleepover
Other than just having the kids watch the movie "Men in Black" with shades on, what are some good tie-in games or activities?

The Game Girl says:

Have a trivia contest from the movie and ask questions to see what they can remember. Have them make martians from Baker's Dough. Decorate inexpensive sunglasses with puffy paints, glitter, and decals. Have a lip-sync contest to the "Men in Black" song by Will Smith.

Kiesha asked:

Occasion: Sleepover
I am sick of all the old boring games I want some more new exciting cool games that everyone will like.

The Game Girl says:

Check out the games listed below and see if any of them work for you. There are some sleepover game books on the market sold by American Girls that also might help. I'm about finished with my own version of SLUMBER PARTIES AND SLEEPOVERS, due out from Meadowbrook Press next year, which includes lots of fun and games for sleepovers!

Anyomous asked:

Occasion: Sleepover
I need a theme that's not too dorky and some games. One of my friends isn't allowed to go to sleepovers, but I want to include her in the fun and my birthday, cuz she's one of my best friends. Thanks in Advance.

The Game Girl says:

How sweet that you want to include your friend who can't stay overnight! So make it a fun evening for her and everyone else, with a cooking theme. Pull out some favorite recipes for snacks and desserts, get all the ingredients, buy aprons for everyone, and create some tasty concoctions to eat! Let the girls decorate the aprons first, using puffy paints or felt-tip pens, then wear them for cooking. As for a game, have a taste test, where you place interesting edible items, such as grapefruit slices, unsweetened chocolate, pizza sauce, baby food, etc, in bags. Pass around the items and let the girls taste without looking. Then they have to identify the flavor!

Andrea asked:

Occasion: 11th Birthday
What kind of games can I play for a sleepover? No makeovers and slippers. I hope you have some ideas. And how do I get my parents to let me stay up really late?

The Game Girl says:

Let me answer that "staying up late" question first. How about a compromise? Play the games early in the evening, then settle down for videos when it gets late. Some will fall asleep, some will stay awake and watch the video, and your parents will be able to catch a few winks if you're quiet. As for games, how about a Video Sleepover? You can tie the games and activities to the video you select. If you choose "A Bug's Life" you can make little bugs out of pompoms, wiggly eyes, pieces of colored felt, and glue. Then play "Through a Bug's Eye." Ask kids to bring their video cameras, divide the group into teams, and have them video tape items around the house in extreme closeup. Play back the videos, and have the other teams try to guess what they're looking at!

Emily asked:

Occasion: Birthday
I'm having a birthday party with just my girlfriends. A slumber party you could say. And I'm tired of the same old horror movies and truth or dare, so I want some new games ideas for us to do other than the same old stuff and all the little kids games. Thanks.

The Game Girl says:

Here are some new ones to try: Grabbit: Set some small prizes on a table, such as a box of chocolates, a single CD, a paperback romance, a deck of cards, a blank book, and so on, enough for each player. Let each player name a favorite card game, such as rummy, fish, spoons, war, hearts, etc. Gather the players around the game table and remove all but one prize, setting the others aside. Play your favorite card game and let the winner keep the gift on the table. Replace the prize with each new game. Pop star Trivia: find out lots of interesting details about some popular teen stars using teen magazines. Write down questions using the information, then have a trivia quiz to see who knows the most about each star! Panic Word: Write down 100 single words on index cards, such as blink, stairs, death, lint, computer, any words you like. Stack the cards and place them in the center of the room. Divide the players into two teams and seat them opposite each other. Set the timer or stopwatch for 1 minute when it's time to start the game. Have Player 1 from Team 1 draw a card from the pile and give clues to the word to her teammates before the timer ends the play. If the word is "blink" she might say "What you do if dust gets in your eyes." Players from Team 1 try to guess the word, and if they are successful before the time is up, they get a point. If the timer runs out and the word is not guessed, the other team gets a point. Take turns until all the cards are gone, then add up points to see who wins.

Teen5 asked:

Occasion: Sleepover Party
I need ideas for game to play at my sleepover party. I'm 11 and I need help!

The Game Girl says:

Have a Makeover Party! Send unique invitations made from clear plastic make-up bags, with the party details written on the outside in permanent felt- tip pen. Fill the bag with make-up goodies and mail to guests. Ask them to bring the make-up bag to the party, then do makeovers on one another. For a fun game, have them apply their makeup without a mirror - and take pictures of the results. Play a game of name the make-up - cut out ads of make-up items from teen magazines, and blacken out the names. Have the players try to name as many product brands as they can. Make picture frames from cardboard, decorate with stickers, puffy paints, etc, then send home Polaroid snapshots inside frames.

Dexie asked:

Occasion: 11 year old sleepover birthday
I need gaaaaaaames! Help!

The Game Girl says:

How about an evening full of harmless tricks? When someone falls a sleep, dotted them all over with washable felt-tip pen so they are polka-dotted when they wake up! When someone goes to the bathroom, quickly cover the door with crepe paper, taped to the door frame. What a shock when they try to come back out! Put rubber snakes in everyone's sleeping bags and see who jumps first! Mix up everyone's slippers and race to find and put on your own pair first! Wind a skein of yarn around the party room, then have someone follow the yarn path to a prize at the end!

Denise Fuerte asked:

Occasion: Christian Ladies Birthday Slumber Party
We need games for a great bunch of ladies who love to laugh! Thanks for your help!

The Game Girl says:

Here's one that will keep them busy, fill their tummies, and make them laugh all at the same time. The game is called Food Frenzy and here's what you do. Pick out some favorite desserts from your recipe collection and copy the instructions on index cards. Buy ingredients for all the desserts and place them on the kitchen counter. Shuffle the cards and divide the players into two teams. Have players take turns drawing cards. Each player reads the card and takes the listed ingredient. When all the ingredients have been distributed, give the teams thirty minutes to prepare a dish using the ingredients accumulated by the individual players. When the dishes are complete, have players taste and eat the results, then vote on the best-tasting dessert! Variation: Give the teams the same ingredients and see what different desserts they come up with - without using recipes!

Kristen asked:

Occasion: 45th Birthday
We want to have a slumber party for our friend who is turning 45. We are doing this because we want to relive a bit of our childhoods. Do you have any ideas for fun games?

The Game Girl says:

Dig out the old yearbooks and scrapbooks for ideas to turn into a Yesteryear Trivia Quiz. Include questions about old schools, old teachers, old boyfriends, and old adventures. Ask the guests to bring their old school pictures and see if everyone can guess who's who after all these years. Find out information about the year the guest of honor was born by using the library reference section, then write down questions and have the honoree guess whether the event really happened. Pull out events from every year of the honoree's life, and write them down on index cards. Have the guest of honor put them in chronological order!

Stephanie asked:

Occasion: 13th Birthday Party
I am going to have my 13th Birthday Party and a slumber party. What teenager activities can we do, that are not stupid and childish, but fun?

The Game Girl says:

Pick a theme for your Slumber Party and carry it through to the games. For example, if you're having a "Makeover Party" ask the guests to bring their makeup to the party, then do makeovers. Take pictures, mix them up, then see if the guests can recognize one another! Do a blind makeover where you redo you face without a mirror - and see who turns out the best - and the funniest! Get some funny makeup items and set them on a table. Have the players guess what each item is for, such as a nose hair plucker, astringent, cotton pads, depilatories, and other puzzling things.

Lili asked:

Occasion: 13th birthday
I am holding a sleepover birthday party and the kids hardly know each other. I need some good games to play, but not getting to know you games. P.S. It always seems to rain, snow, or hail on my b-day party date. Thank you.

The Game Girl says:

So you need an indoor game for kids who aren't well acquainted, eh? Here's a solution: Make Do-It! Dice. Buy or find two square cardboard boxes and paint the boxes white. On each side of each square, write a command or stunt, such as "Jump on one leg," "Sing the alphabet backwards," "Twist around," "Close your eyes," and so on. Have the kids gather in a circle with the Do-It! Dice in the middle. Have one player roll BOTH dice to determine his or her stunts, then have the player perform both stunts AT THE SAME TIME. Should be lots of fun and laughs! It will certainly break the ice!

Tanya Baker asked:

Occasion: Slumber Party
I want to know some party games to play. But I don't want to be dorky so that everyone is bored out of their minds. Please help me!

The Game Girl says:

Don't you hate it when you have to play dorky games! Here's a non-dorky game to keep you from being bored out of your minds. Play "The Price is Right!" Buy some candies or small gifts for the group and note the price of each item on a separate sheet of paper. Hold up an item one at a time, and have the guests write down how much they think the item costs. The one who comes closest, wins the item. He drops out of the game and the rest continue to guess and win prizes! try to guess the cost of each one.

Tricia asked:

Occasion: Sleepover 10th Birthday
Any ideas for games to play to keep these girls busy?

The Game Girl says:

Play variations on the "Slipper Game!" 1. Collect all the players' slippers and put them in the center of the room. On the word "Go!" have players race to find their own slippers and put them on first! 2. Play the game again, this time BLINDFOLDED! 3. Play "Hide the Slippers." Tuck the slippers into nooks and crannies in another room, and have the players try to find their own first. 4. Set out the slippers in a row, and have each player take a turn matching a pair of slippers to the matching feet. 5. Sit in a circle and pass the slippers around - with your eyes closed! - and try to identify your own just by feel!

Ash asked:

Occasion: Scary Sleepover
What kind of games should I plan?

The Game Girl says:

Play Body Part! Have the kids sit in a circle in a dimly lit room while you make up a story about a mean old witch who falls part, piece by piece. As you talk about each body part, pass around a paper bag lined with a plastic bag, and have the kids feel inside without looking. The bag should contain the "body parts" that fell off, such as peeled grapes for eyeballs, a canned apricot for a tongue, popcorn kernels for teeth, cooked spaghetti for brain, a large peeled tomato for a heart, cooked macaroni noodles for intestines, a slab of Jell-O for the liver, and so on. Have the kids guess what you used for the body parts, then reveal the foods!

Stacy and Fred asked:

Occasion: Twins 14th Birthday
My twin brother and I are having a coed sleepover. Do you have any game suggestions for our party? Not spin the bottle or strip poker please!!

The Game Girl says:

Yikes! Who'd want to play those games with their brother or sister! I've got some better ones I think you'll enjoy. Have a musical party with lots of your favorite CDs. Then play a game of Name That Tune, by tape recording bits of familiar songs and playing it back for the group to guess. Then play a game of Krazy Karaoke, where guests take turns singing songs WITHOUT a musical background - and the crowd has to guess what they're singing! Even more fun - have the kids sit in a circle, start the Karaoke music, and choose one player to begin. Then suddenly pass the words and mic to another player who must take over the song without missing a beat!

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