Being a teenager means being more independent and spending as much time with friends as possible. But it can also be an awkward time as teens learn to navigate a more adult world.
Thankfully, many just need a silly game or two to snap back to childhood. This article is filled with 100 party ideas to do just that.
1. Never Have I Ever
This classic game is easy to play and is best suited for a small group of teens (6 people or fewer) who know each other well. To play, give each kid several pieces of candy.
Each kid takes a turn saying “Never have I ever…” followed by something they’ve never done. For example, they could say “Never have I ever broken a bone” or “Never have I ever traveled to another country.”
If any of the other players have done the thing mentioned, they eat a piece of candy. Keep playing until everyone is out of candy.
2. Pass the Peanut
Have the group of teens sit in a circle or in two lines. Each person should hold a plastic spoon in their mouth.
Select someone to go first and place a lightweight object in their spoon (e.g. a peanut or a Skittle). Without using their hands, teens should pass the item from spoon to spoon without dropping it.
You can make this game more challenging by pitting two teams against each other and seeing who finishes more quickly the. Pass the Peanut is best suited for younger teenagers (13-15) and should be played inside.
3. Two Truths and A Lie
This classic get-to-know-you game, is a favorite for all ages and costs next-to-nothing, making it a great cheap teenage party game. To set up the game, hand each person a piece of paper and something to write with.
Then, give players a few minutes to write 3 statements about themselves. Two of the statements should be true and one should be a lie.
Once everyone is done writing, go around the room and have each person read their statements. If the other players don’t guess the lie, the writer is rewarded with a piece of candy.
4. Sardines
Teens might see hide-and-seek as a kiddie game, but they’ll love the opposite version called Sardines. Because it requires a lot of space, it’s better to play it outside.
Have one person hide, then send all of the other players to look for them. If someone finds the hider, they have to hide with them, making sure to keep quiet so as not to reveal the hiding location.
The game ends when the last person finds the group. You can make the game even more challenging by playing in the dark or by encouraging teens to find the hider as quickly as possible.
5. Would You Rather?
This is another classic game that teens of all ages can play. To prepare, come up with a bunch of “Would you rather…” questions before the party.
Some examples include “Would you rather live at the North Pole or the South Pole?” or “Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?”
Depending on the number of players, this game can easily occupy 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Trash Can Game
The trash can game is a great option for younger teens (13 to 15) with lots of extra energy to burn. Boys will especially enjoy the physical nature of this game.
To play, everyone gets in a circle and either holds hands or links arms. Next, set a trash can in the center of the circle.
While spinning clockwise, players try to push others into the trash can. If someone touches the trash can, they’re out.
7. Whipped Bubble Gum
This game is messy, so either play outside or put newspaper around the game area. I recommend this game for teens of all ages because it’s absolutely hilarious.
Each guest receives a paper plate topped with a piece of bubblegum that’s covered with a bunch of whipped cream.
With their hands behind their back, players must use their mouths to dig through the whipped cream in order to find the bubble gum and blow a bubble. The first player to successfully blow a bubble is the winner.
8. Knees and Elbows
Have players stand in a circle and give one person an object to hold between their knees (e.g. a balloon or a ball). Then, they pass the object around the circle using only their knees or elbows.
To make it more competitive, or to play with bigger groups (i.e. more than 10 players), split the players into two teams and see who can pass the object as quickly as possible.
If you want to play an outside version of this game in the summer, give players a water balloon to pass. Things are sure to get wet and wild when you play this version!
9. Rock Star Costume Contest
Younger teens aged 13 to 15 will love this costume party idea. Have everyone come to the party dressed up as their favorite rock star or music celebrity.
After everyone arrives, have a costume contest in which you vote for “Best Dressed,” “Most Creative,” and “Funniest” outfits. You can also have winners sing their favorite song by the person they dressed up as.
You’ll want to play this game inside. It will likely occupy at least 30 minutes and is pretty cheap to put together depending on what you give out for prizes.
10. Taste the Rainbow
What teenager can resist candy? Capitalize on their love of sugar with this silly, easy-to-run game.
Dump several packs of Skittles into a bowl that you place in the middle of the table. Give each player a straw and a cup.
With the straw, players must suck up the Skittles and put them in their cups. The first person to collect all of the different colored Skittles is the winner.
11. Shave the Balloon
This game can get messy, so if you can play outside, please do. Set up by getting balloons (one for each person at the party), a razor, and shaving cream.
Each player receives a balloon covered with shaving cream. Then, each person takes a turn shaving the cream off of their balloon.
When someone pops their balloon, they’re out. The person who removes the most cream without popping their balloon is the winner and receives a prize.
12. Mummy Making
Teens aged 13 to 15 will love this hilarious Halloween party game. To play, split players into groups of 3 or 4 and give each group a few rolls of toilet paper.
The goal is for each group to mummify their teammate by wrapping them in toilet paper from head to toe. Whichever team turns their player into a mummy first wins.
Another version is to award a prize to the most creative mummy. Plan to spend about 20 minutes playing this game and play inside to make cleaning easier.
13. Anytime Snowballs
Even if it’s the middle of July, teens can enjoy the thrill of a snowball fight. Fill the legs of a pair of pantyhose with ½ a cup of flour, tie a knot just above the flour, and cut.
Tie a knot in the loose end and fill with more flour. Continue making “snowballs” until you reach the end of the pantyhose (each leg will make about 5 or 6).
Give each player at least 2 snowballs and head outside for a fight. Thankfully, each snowball will last a few times before breaking.
14. The Caller
This game is an even more fun variation of hide-and-seek that’s played entirely in the dark. Because of this, you should turn off all of the lights or go outside at night while the caller hides.
Throughout the game, the caller can call anyone from the group to give a clue about where they’re hiding. The trick is that the caller should keep moving their hiding spot.
Continue playing until the group finds the caller, then choose someone else to be the new caller. Teens of all ages love this game and may play for up to an hour.
15. Guess Who I Am
For this game, each player chooses someone to impersonate. It can be anyone as long as all of the players know the person (e.g. teachers, parents, friends, or celebrities).
One by one, have each player do their impersonation. While they do, the other players should write down who they think the person is.
Once everyone has gone, share the answers and see who got the most correct answers. Not only is this game hilarious, but it’s also an excellent cheap party game option.
16. Fluffy Bunny
Fluffy Bunny is a hilarious teenage party game (and a messy one) so make sure you keep a trash bin nearby in case players need to spit out marshmallows.
To play, sit in a circle and have each person put a marshmallow in their mouth. Go around and have each person say “Fluffy Bunny” as clearly as they can.
Keep playing, adding a marshmallow every single round (players can’t swallow or chew the previous marshmallows) until no one can understand you. When that happens, you’re out.
17. Gift Grab
Have players sit in a circle and pass out playing cards, giving everyone one card at a time until all of the cards are gone (it’s okay if some players have more cards than others). Take a second deck of cards and call out each card as you pull them from the deck.
The person holding the matching card from the first deck stands up and picks a prize. Continue until all of the prizes are gone.
Once all of the prizes have been taken, people can start stealing gifts from each other when their card is called. When the second deck is done, the people holding gifts get to keep them.
18. Blanket Ball
Blanket Ball is a fun outdoor game that’s excellent for groups of 4 to 10 players. To play, have teens hold the edges of a large bed sheet.
Their goal is to see how many times they can throw the ball up in the air and catch it. Keep count and challenge players to beat their high scores.
A fun summer variation of this game is to use a water balloon instead of a ball. Because of the soakage risk, players might be a bit more careful about catching the balloon!
19. Spin A Dare
Update spin the bottle by playing a wilder version called Spin A Dare. Set up the game by filling a bowl with dares and funny actions written on small pieces of paper.
Next, have players sit in a circle and spin a bottle in the center. Whoever the bottle lands on chooses a piece of paper and performs the dare or action.
The beauty of this game is that it can work for small or large groups, just adjust the number of papers accordingly. A variation of this game is to include truth cards in the bowl along with the dares.
20. Balloon War
Each player in this game gets three balloons. Players should then write their names on the balloons using a permanent marker.
Once everyone is done writing, explain that players have to try popping each other’s balloons using only their bodies. The goal is to be the last one left with a balloon.
Another rule that’s important to know is that players aren’t allowed to hide their balloons. However, they can hide with your balloons.
21. Watermelon Pool Race
If you’re looking for an unconventional and hilarious teenage party game to play outdoors, then look no further. To play, all you need to do is cover two watermelons with lots of petroleum jelly.
Then, divide players into two teams, place the watermelons in the water, and have a player from each team race across the pool with their watermelon before passing it to their teammate. The first team to complete the relay is the winner.
Depending on the size of the pool you’re using, this game is best for smaller groups (between 4 to 8 people).
22. Funny Hot Potato
Fill a garbage bag with lots of funny clothes and accessories (e.g. boxers, tie-dye shirts, and crazy hats). Next, have players pass the bag around the circle while music plays.
When the music stops, the person holding the bag takes out an item and puts it on. Keep playing until all of the clothes are gone.
Whoever is wearing the least number of clothes at the end of the game is the winner. Because this game requires a lot of clothing items, it’s best for smaller groups (fewer than 8 people).
23. Head Pop
Hang at least 20 balloons (even more if you’ve got the space) in two colors from the ceiling at different heights. Next, make game hats by poking pins through the top of a hat and securing the blunt end with tape.
Once you’re all set up, divide into two teams and assign each team a balloon color. Next, each team sends one player to pop as many balloons as they can in 15 seconds using only the hat.
Every 15 seconds, a new player must sub in and try to pop balloons. Continue until one team has popped all of their balloons.
24. Ping Pong Blow
Teens of all ages will appreciate this game of skill. To play, use tape to create two racetracks on a flat surface (a table or the floor).
Have two opponents face off by using a straw to blow their ping pong ball from one end of the track to the other. If a player blows a ball over the edge of the track, they have to collect their ball and start from the beginning.
Continue having winners play each other until you find the ultimate winner. This game is best suited for indoor play and is a great budget teenage party game that can fill in time between other activities.
25. Wacky Duck
Wacky Ducky is a hilarious, flirty teenage party game that everyone will enjoy. Start the game by choosing one person to sit in the middle of a circle and blindfolding them.
All of the other players then switch places in order to fool the person in the middle. Once everyone has a seat, the person in the middle chooses someone’s lap to sit on.
When they’re on the person’s lap, that person must say “quack quack” in a weird voice. If the blindfolded person guesses their identity correctly, they switch places, if not, they must continue searching in the next round.
26. Spin the (Nail Polish) Bottle
Teenaged girls will love this glam variation of spin the bottle. To play, put a basket filled with several bottles of bright or neon-colored nail polish and have guests sit in a circle around the basket.
Choose a player to go first, have them select a bottle, and spin it. Whoever the cap lands on has to paint one of their nails the selected color.
Keep playing until everyone has all 10 nails painted. At the end of the game, everyone gets to keep a bottle of their choice.
27. Steal the Stickers
Set up this game as soon as guests start arriving. When someone comes, attach stickers with their name to their back (one sticker for each guest present).
After everyone is stickered up, give each guest an index card to store their stickers. Then, allow players to chat and mingle, all while trying to sneakily remove stickers from friends’ backs.
If someone catches a player in the middle of a steal, they have to put the sticker back. The first person to fill their index card with every guest’s sticker wins a prize.
28. Sour Face Game
Any teen who loves candy (and let’s be honest—that’s every single one) will appreciate this hilarious party game. Start by having everyone sit in a circle with their eyes closed.
Hand out hard candy to each player and instruct them to put it in their mouth. The trick is that everyone has a sweet candy, except for one person who has a sour one.
Have players open their eyes and try to guess who’s in agony from the sour candy. Not only is this game a hoot but it’s also a cheap game option that will keep teens busy for at least 15 minutes.
29. Cup Bowling
Make a pyramid by stacking plastic cups and then break teens into two teams. Have each group take turns throwing a sponge ball at the structure.
The catch is that the person throwing the ball is blindfolded. After a player knocks down the pyramid, they must build it back up so their teammate can go.
Whichever team goes through all of its players first wins. This game can be played inside or outside and is ideal for parties with 6 to 10 teens.
30. Truth or Dare Pop
To play this variation of the classic game, write truth questions and dares on small slips of paper. Put the truths in green balloons and the dares in red balloons before blowing them up.
Get everyone to pop a balloon by sitting on it, then read the paper aloud before answering the question or doing the dare.
A variation of this game is to have players close their eyes while choosing a balloon so they don’t know whether they’re getting a truth or a dare. Play this game inside with up to 15 players.
31. Cheesy Pick-Up Lines
Teens will love the chance to flirt in this hilarious game. Tell players sit in a circle, with one player in the center.
The player in the center is ‘It.’ ‘It’ must choose someone in the circle, sit on their lap, and try to make them laugh or smile using one pick-up line and any number actions they wish.
If the player they sit on doesn’t react, the same person stays ‘It.’ However, if ‘It’ does make someone smile, then that person becomes the new ‘It.’
32. Junk in the Trunk
Junk in the Trunk is a hilarious teenage party game for all ages. To play, you’ll need a few tissue boxes, some belts (string or ribbon also work), lots of ping pong balls, and a pair of scissors.
Next, cut two slots in the back of a tissue box and thread a belt to fit through. Fill the tissue box with ping pong balls and tie the box around each player’s waist so the box is in the back.
Put on some music and have the player shake their booties to the music in an attempt to get all of the balls out of the box. The first player to get all of the balls out of the box is the winner.
33. The Donut Game
Hungry teens everywhere will be begging to play this classic game. Set it by threading a long piece of yarn or string through the donut hole (prepare one donut per guest).
Attach the strings to a tree branch or a laundry line. Once the donuts are hanging, players must try to eat them off the string using only their mouths.
Whoever finishes first, wins! This game should be played outside and will likely take about 10 minutes to complete.
34. I Lost My Name
This silly game will have teens forgetting their own names. Players start by shaking hands with another person and stating their name.
Then, they switch names. Next, they find other people to shake hands with, saying their new name (i.e. the name of the person you just shook hands with).
Switch names again and keep shaking hands and switching names until you get your own name back. I Lost My Name can be played inside or outside with groups of all sizes (the larger the group, the longer the game).
35. Toilet Paper Get to Know You
Sit in a circle and pass around a roll of toilet paper. Instruct teens to take as many sheets as they think they’ll need for the rest of the day.
Once everyone has their sheets, go around the circle and have each person tell facts about themselves, one for each square of toilet paper.
Depending on the number of players, this game could take anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes. It’s a great budget teenage party idea and can be played indoors or outdoors.
36. Human Pretzel
Teens of all ages will enjoy playing this classic team-building game meant for large groups (10 or more people). Create the pretzel by having players stand in a circle and sticking out their right hand.
Next, they grab someone else’s hand in the circle (anyone besides the people next to them). Repeat this step with the left hands.
As a group, the teens must work together to untangle themselves without letting go of anyone’s hand. For an extra challenge, encourage players to untangle themselves without talking.
37. Sit Down, Get Up
Busy parents will love this easy, no-setup party game.
Players find a partner at the start of the game, place their backs against each other, and lock arms. Then, they have to try to stand up without using their hands to push themselves or unlocking their arms.
This game can be played inside or outside but can get a bit rowdy so be sure there’s a safe place for teens to fall. It’s a short game and takes no more than 10 minutes to play.
38. The Chocolate Game
No one can resist the appeal of this delicious game. Start the game by placing a knife, a fork, a hat, a scarf, mittens, and a chocolate bar wrapped in a few layers of wrapping paper in the center of a circle.
Game play starts when the first player rolls the dice and passes it on to the next player. If someone rolls a 6, then they have to put on all of the clothing and use the knife and fork to cut the chocolate bar, one square at a time.
The player eating the chocolate tries to eat as much as possible while the other players try rolling 6s. If someone rolls a 6, then the person in the middle has to take off the clothes and give them to the next player.
39. Once Upon a Time
As the name suggests, this is a storytelling game. Start by having players sit in a circle.
The first player says one sentence to start the story and the next person adds one sentence to continue it. Go around the circle 3 times to finish.
This game can be enjoyed by teens of all ages and requires absolutely no materials or setup. Even better, you can play with any number of players you want.
40. Keep a Straight Face
Number 38 on the list is another hilarious, messy game that will require the host to provide a bucket and cups of water.
Two players start the game by taking in a big mouthful of water. Once they’ve done this, other players take turns trying to make them laugh by telling jokes or making funny faces.
A player wins by resisting the urge to laugh and keeping the water in their mouth. Teens of all ages will stay occupied for at least 20 minutes when playing.
41. Tape Ball
Before the party starts, wrap candies or small prizes (e.g. mini nail polish, keychains, or school supplies) in plastic wrap. Next, create a tape ball by wrapping the prizes under layers of tape.
When the ball is ready, have players get into a circle and hand the tape ball to the first person. Give the person next to them a pair of dice.
While the first player is trying to dislodge prizes from the ball, the person next to them is trying to roll a double. As soon as they roll a double, the tape ball moves to them and they pass the dice to the next player.
42. Act in the Bag
Dramatic teens aged 13 to 15 will appreciate this acting game. Set the stage by dividing the guests into two groups and giving each group a large shopping bag filled with household items.
Items can be things like kitchen utensils, keys, or pens. The only requirement is that you give each group the same items.
Once equipped, each group has 10 to 15 minutes to create a commercial or a skit using the items from their bag. This game is sure to be a hilarious hit at your teen’s next party.
43. No Talent, Talent Show
Unlike a regular talent show, this funny version asks players to compete for the title of least talented. For example, players could tell bad jokes, sing poorly, or totally goof up an instrument.
While this game doesn’t necessarily require equipment, it can be fun to provide kiddie instruments (e.g. kazoos, tiny xylophones, or mini drugs) and a microphone. You could even provide some silly costumes if you have some laying around the house.
Because this game asks teens to embarrass themselves, it’s best saved for younger teens (under 15) who still have a silly, childlike side to them.
44. Grab the Candy
Think of Grab the Candy as a deconstructed pinata of sorts. To prepare, grab a bed sheet, a bag of candy, and a mystery object (anything small that matches the party theme will work).
Empty the bag of candy and the mystery item on the sheet, then turn off the lights. Have everyone grab the sheet and shake it to mix the items.
Drop the sheet and have teens race to see who can find the mystery object. You can definitely play this game a few times, just make sure to have a few extra mystery items on hand.
45. Flashlight Tag
Flashlight Tag is a ridiculously fun outdoor game teens can play once the sun goes down. Start the game by choosing one player to be ‘It.’
Give ‘It’ a flashlight and instruct them to count to 50 before trying to find their friends. ‘It’ catches other players by shining the flashlight on a person and saying their name.
If ‘It’ gets the name wrong, the player has 10 seconds to run free. Once a player is caught, they become the new ‘It.’
46. Banana Split Surgery
Split (no pun intended) the players into 2 teams. Give each team a banana and a knife.
Instruct each team to cut the banana in half, making sure to keep the peel on. Once everyone’s banana is cut, tell players they have to put the banana back together using items like thread, pins, or toothpicks.
Whichever team makes the most secure fastening is the winner. Not only does this game provide at least 10 minutes of fun, but you can use the leftover bananas to make a treat like banana pudding or banana cream pie.
47. Find Someone Who… Bingo
This game is excellent for large groups of teens who don’t know each other very well. Print off one bingo card for each player.
Each square should have a fact on it for example, “has a cat” or “knows how to play piano.” When you’re ready, have players go around trying to find someone who matches each fact.
To make things harder, tell players they can only sign another player’s board once. A player wins by getting bingo in any direction (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).
48. Guess the Amount
Teens will instantly recognize this guessing game. To put it together, fill a mason jar with candy or toys.
Guests must guess how many items are in the jar by writing a number on a piece of paper and putting it in a box next to the jar.
Once everyone has submitted their guess, reveal the answer. Whoever guesses closest to the actual amount wins the jar and its contents.
49. Copy My Picture
Parents will appreciate this easy, budget teenage party game that requires almost no setup. Start by telling teens to draw a simple picture of their choosing.
They can draw whatever they want but they can’t show their picture to anyone. Next, have teens pair up and sit back to back.
One person describes their picture while the other one tries to copy it. After the description ends, compare the pictures to see how similar (or not) they are.
50. Pumpkin Toss
A pumpkin toss is exactly what your teenager’s next Halloween party needs. Prepare for the game by getting some old pumpkins from a local farm or pumpkin patch.
Set up a throwing line and place a trash can opposite the line at least 10 feet away. Take turns throwing the pumpkins and trying to aim for the trash can.
It goes without saying that this activity is messy so definitely do it outside.
51. Medusa
Instruct teens to sit or stand in a circle, looking down at the ground. When the adult says “go,” everyone looks up.
If two people make eye contact, they should scream and play dead. Keep playing until there are only two people left.
Depending on where you live, you can do this activity inside or outside (just mind your neighbors). Teens will likely want to play at least a few rounds, so set aside about 15 minutes for this game.
52. More Than One Use
More than One Use is a classic improv game that challenges teens’ creativity. Start play by calling up two teens and handing them a nondescript item like a hoop or a yardstick.
The goal of the game is to go back and forth between the players, each one coming up with a new use for the item. For example, the hoop could be a circus prop, a large skirt, or a picture frame.
Continue playing until one person can’t come up with another idea. Add to the challenge by giving teens a maximum of 10 seconds to come up with a new idea.
53. Yard Twister
Whether you’re blessed with sunny weather or just want the teens out for a bit, yard Twister is the answer. Recreate the classic mat using yard paint to draw circles on the grass.
Spin the spinner and shout out instructions (e.g. “left foot blue”). If a player falls, they’re out for that round.
Although simple, teens will love the chance to flirt and get close to each other during this game.
54. Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Before the party, come up with a list of pictures teens need to take. This could be things like “take a picture of yourself with someone over 40” or “take a picture of yourself next to a seafood restaurant.”
Because this game requires teens to move to a lot of different places, it’s helpful if at least one person in each pair or group has a driver’s license. If teens are younger, then keep the tasks within walking distance.
Tell teams they need to be back by a certain time and count up the number of pictures each group gets. Whoever has the most is the winner.
55. Sleeping Beauty
Teens may be too old to enjoy watching Sleeping Beauty, but they’re sure to enjoy the game of the same name.
To play, have one person lie down and pretend to sleep. Everyone else must try to “wake” them up by cracking jokes or making silly noises.
Younger teens under 15 will enjoy playing this game for at least 10 minutes but perhaps even longer.
56. Suck and Blow
While the title sounds naughty, this game is anything but. Instruct teens to stand in a circle and give one person a card to hold up using only the suction from their mouth.
They must then pass the card to the next player by blowing it while the other person sucks it. If anyone drops the card, they’re out and play resumes from the beginning.
You’ll have no trouble getting teens of all ages to play this flirty game. A variation that works for larger groups is to have two teams compete against each other to see who’s faster.
57. Speed Stacker
Speed Stacker is a great game to play if you’ve got lots of extra plastic cups laying around.
To play, hand out the cups and tell players they’ll have one minute to stack as many cups as they can. At the end of the minute, the player with the highest number of cups wins.
Although it’s pretty easy, teens of all ages will get absorbed in the game for at least 20 minutes. Possible variations include only using one hand or stacking with your eyes closed.
58. Cow Round-Up
Prepare two cardboard boxes and several black balloons. The balloons represent cows and the goal of the game is to “herd” all of the balloons into the box as quickly as possible.
The twist is that participants have to keep their hands behind their backs and get on their knees to play. That means all they’re using is their chest and head to move the balloons.
Have one team go first, time them, then time the second team. Whichever team is faster, wins.
59. Sock Wrestling
Start this game by having two players lie down on the floor in their socks. Instruct players that they have to remove their socks without using their hands.
Alternatively, you could challenge players to put on their socks using just their feet. Either way, teens of all ages will get a kick out of this hilarious game.
I recommend playing inside to avoid sending teens home with dirty socks. It’s also a good idea to reserve this game for smaller groups so everyone stays engaged.
60. Flirty Musical Chairs
In many ways, this is like the classic party game, but it comes with a flirty twist that will appeal to older teens (15 to 18). Set up a circle of chairs facing outward with one fewer chair than the number of players.
Play music and have the teens walk around the chairs, taking a seat when the music stops. The twist is that as long as your feet are off the ground when the music ends, you can keep playing.
Inevitably this leads to a lot of lap-sitting and giggles. When there are only two teens left, the game ends.
61. Blind Makeup Artist
Teenage girls will love the chance to play makeup artist for the day. The catch is that the person applying the makeup is blindfolded.
To play, break the group into two teams. Each team chooses a model and makeup artist who is then blindfolded.
The rest of the team guides the makeup artist in applying products to the model’s face. After 5 to 10 minutes, stop players and award a prize to the team with the best makeup.
62. 7 Minutes in Heaven
No list of teenage party games would be complete without a flirty one like 7 minutes in heaven. Before the action starts, have each person write their name on a sheet of paper and put it in a bowl.
Select a player to choose a name from the bowl. Whoever they choose goes into a closet or other enclosed area for 7 minutes.
While inside, the two people can kiss, flirt, chat, or just sit in silence. Just remember, what happens in the closet, stays in the closet.
63. Baby in the Air
Baby in the air is a perfect outdoor teenage party game for groups of 8 or more players. To start, fill up at least 10 water balloons.
Next, have participants arrange themselves in a circle, standing around one person in the middle (the caller). Assign each player a number.
Then, the caller says “Baby in the air, I call number…” and throws up a water balloon at the same time. The person whose number was called must run to the center of the circle and try to catch the balloon before it drops.
64. Find the Leader
Ask players to form a circle, leaving enough space in the center and between each other to move freely. One player is named ‘It’ and is sent out of the room.
While ‘It’ is out of the room, the rest of the players choose a leader. The leader makes a gesture or movement that the rest of the players have to imitate.
Then ‘It’ is called back into the room and must figure out who the leader is. If ‘It’ guesses the leader correctly, the leader becomes ‘It’ and the game continues.
65. Mystery Balloon Pinata
For this game, you’ll need black balloons (as many as the number of guests). Fill ⅓ of the balloons with something gooey like cooked spaghetti, ⅓ with money or prize notes, and ⅓ with candy before inflating them.
Next, hang a rope outside between two trees and attach the balloons to the rope. Give each player a sharp object (e.g. a toothpick or a skewer) and have all of the players run towards a balloon before puncturing it.
Some will get candy, others will get prizes, and some unlucky ones will get covered in goo.
66. Act it Out
Plan to play this game at your next teen party that has 8 or more guests. Before the game, prepare pens, paper, and props (e.g. costumes, decorations, household items).
On each piece of paper write a scene, a character, a thing, or an event to act out. Then, divide the group in two and ask one player from the first team to select a paper.
Give both teams one minute to act out an event (e.g. a wedding), mimic a character, or create a thing (e.g. an airplane or a table) using only their bodies and the props around them. Have an adult select the winning team and continue playing.
67. The Knee’d to Relay
Split guests into two teams and have the first player from each team hold a balloon with their knees. Set up two chairs on the other side of the playing area.
When the adult says “go,” the two players must run (or waddle) across the room toward the chair. Once they reach the other side, they must pop the balloon by squeezing it with their knees or sitting on it.
After they pop the balloon, their next teammate can go. Whichever team finishes first wins!
68. Bobbing for Apples
Bobbing for apples is an excellent Halloween game that teens never get sick of playing. To play, set up a large bucket outside and fill it with water.
Place several apples in the water and have players take turns trying to grab one using only their teeth.
You can make it more challenging by seeing how many apples a player can catch in a minute or by having a team relay.
69. Fortune Teller Game
Give each player 4 small pieces of paper and something to write with. Ask them to write down a name, a number, a place, and a job.
When everyone is done writing, fold the papers and divide them into 4 bowls based on category. Then, have players take turns choosing one paper from each bowl and reading their “fortune.”
For example, Susan will be a police officer, date George, live in Timbuktu, and have 17 children. This game can occupy about 15 minutes and can be played inside or outside.
70. Wrecking Ball
Fill the legs of a pair of pantyhose with tennis balls and instruct the first two players to put the stocking on their heads so the balls are facing forward.
Next, place 7 empty plastic water bottles in a row for each team. On “go” players try using their “wrecking balls” to knock down as many water bottles as possible before their opponents do.
A variation of this game is to have players see how many bottles they can knock down in 1 minute.
71. Balloon Stomp
Balloon stomp requires balloons and two different colors of string. Split the group in half and ask players to tie the balloon to their leg using the string.
When the referee says “go,” the players must move around quickly, trying to step on the other team’s balloons without getting their own balloon popped.
Whichever team pops all of their opponents’ balloons first is the winner. Teens of all ages will love this hilarious indoor game and will beg to play it again and again.
72. Noodle Relay
Prepare for the noodle relay by cooking noodles and gathering gloves and 2-liter bottles. Split the group in half and form 2 lines.
The first person in line puts on the gloves and runs up to the bowl of noodles, grabbing as many as they can. Next, they run back and put the noodles into their team’s bottle before handing off the gloves to their teammate.
When a team’s bottle is full, they are declared the winners.
73. Blind Food Guessing
Teenagers are always hungry, so why not incorporate food into your next game? For this game, you should prepare several wacky items for teens to sample (e.g. purple sweet potato, jackfruit, or ketchup chips).
Blindfold the players and place one item on their plate to start. Have them taste the food and try to guess what it is.
If you want to make this game even more interesting, tie players’ hands behind their backs so they have to locate the food using only their mouths.
74. How’s It Hanging?
For this game, you’ll need some tough string, two hoops, some bananas, and several oranges. Select two players to go first and tie one end of the string around their waist and another around the banana.
Instruct players to swing the banana around to push the orange toward the hoop. You can either operate this game like a relay race or time players to see who’s the fastest.
Because the fruits need a flat surface to roll on, plan on playing this game inside. Depending on the number of players, it can take between 10 and 20 minutes.
75. Guess the Tune
This game is perfect for small groups of between 3 to 4 people. Begin by playing a short selection (5 seconds or less) of a popular song.
Have each person write down the name of the song and/or the artist. Check the answers at the end of the game.
Players get 1 point for the song title and 1 point for the artist. Whoever has the most points wins candy or a small prize.
76. Pass the Pillow
Pass the pillow is a cheap teenage party game that will provide loads of fun. Have players get in a circle and start passing a pillow around while you play music.
When the music stops, the person holding the pillow is out. However, before they go, they have to perform a dance move, sing, or give some other kind of performance to the group.
The winner is the last person left at the end of the game. Reward this player with a prize.
77. Balloon Holder
Sometimes the simplest activities are the most fun. To prepare for this game, you should blow up as many balloons as you can and scatter them around the house.
Set a timer for a minute and tell players they have to collect as many balloons as they can in that time. If a balloon pops, it doesn’t count.
What makes this activity challenging is that guests have to hold balloons with their mouths, between their legs, and even under their arms. When the timer goes off, the player with the most balloons is the winner.
78. Paper Clip Relay Race
A paper clip relay race is an easy, budget-friendly teenage party game. In order to play, break the guests up into two groups and hand each group a pile of paper clips.
Set a timer for a minute and instruct players to create a chain out of the paper clips. Whichever team has the longest chain when the timer goes off wins.
Variations include only allowing each player to use one hand and not allowing any talking.
79. Square Dance
To begin, take a big piece of paper (newspaper works well) and put it on the floor. Have guests team up and instruct both people to stand on their paper square.
Start playing music and have the pairs dance on their sheet of paper. When the music stops, the pair must fold their paper in half and continue dancing.
At some point, one player will have to get on the other player’s back in order to have space to dance. This inevitably leads to crashes and lots of laughs.
80. Don’t Break the Egg
This is a classic outdoor relay race that teens ages 13 to 17 will enjoy. Before the event starts, set up a relay course with obstacles like cones, stools, and cardboard tunnels.
Next, divide the guests into teams and give each person a spoon. The first player from each team also gets an egg (real, plastic, or wood are fine).
Their goal is to carry the egg through the course before passing it off to their teammate. But if they drop their egg, they must start over from the beginning of the course.
81. Cheeseball Face
Teenagers, especially those under 16, will have a blast playing this ridiculous game of target practice. To get started, put shaving cream all over the target’s face.
Next, players take turns throwing cheeseballs at the shaving cream, trying to make them stick. Whoever gets the most cheeseballs to stick is crowned the winner.
Possible variations include having players throw with their non-dominant hand or blindfolding players.
82. Right, Left, Eat
To play this game, you’ll need dice and 3 pieces of candy for each player.
Each number on the dice corresponds to an action as follows: 1, pass a candy to the right, 2 pass a candy to the left, 3 eat a candy, and 4-6 keep your candy.
If a player runs out of candy, then they’re out of the game. The game continues until there’s only 1 piece of candy left.
83. Cookie Face
Cookie Face has all the ingredients for the perfect teenage party game. That’s because it’s fun, cheap, and easy to play.
All you need to do is have each player take a cookie (I recommend Oreos) and place it on their forehead. Then, they try to move the cookie into their mouth just by moving their face around.
Naturally, the first person to get the cookie in their mouth is the winner, but when cookies are involved, isn’t everyone a winner?
84. Emoji Pictionary
Teens use emojis all the time anyway, so why not incorporate them into your next party game? To play, you’ll need to print off a game for each player (there are plenty of premade ones online).
When the timer starts, players must try to guess the movie, book, or TV show based on the emojis shown. Whoever finishes first with all of the correct answers wins a prize.
Another option is to divide guests into pairs or teams (good for bigger parties) and have groups compete against each other.
85. Car Slide Challenge
This is a great activity for a smaller group. All you need is tape, some cups, toy cars, and ping pong balls.
Put candy or small prizes into each cup and tape the cup to the edge of a counter or table. Each guest takes a turn rolling the toy car, trying to get it in one of the cups.
If the car lands in the cup, then the player gets to collect the prize. Keep playing until all of the prizes have been claimed.
86. What’s on Your Phone?
Teens are on their phones all of the time anyway, so don’t fight it, incorporate it into your next party game. For this game, give each player a checklist of things to find on their phone.
Checklist items could include things like “a contact starting with the letter z,” “more than 100 followers on Instagram,” or “your most recent outdoor selfie.”
Give players 15 minutes to find as many of the items as they can, then see who the winner is. If you’re worried about cheating, you can challenge each guest to prove 5 items from their list.
87. Fruit by the Foot Challenge
This one is another easy, budget-friendly game to play at your teen’s next event. All you need to do is give each player a Fruit by the Foot.
When the judge says “go,” players must try to eat their snacks as quickly as possible. The catch is that they can’t use their hands.
It might be tough to keep an eye on everyone, so reserve this activity for smaller groups of 8 people or fewer.
88. Human Pinata
Teens 13 to 14 years old will appreciate this hilarious game. Using tape, attach candy or small toys to old t-shirts.
Have kids run around trying to catch other players. If they tag a player, they get to remove an item from their shirt.
With all of the running involved, this is definitely an outside game.
89. Capture the Flag
Capture the flag is a classic outdoor party game that’s perfect for large groups of 10 or more players. Set up the playing field by finding a large space and dividing it into two sides.
Next, divide players into two teams and give each team a flag to hide on their side of the field.
Once everything is set up, players try to cross the line and steal the other team’s flag.
If a player gets tagged on the opposing side, they go to jail and can only be freed when a teammate tags them. However, both players must then make it back to their side of the field or risk going back to prison.
90. Pop Culture Trivia
Test how much your guests know about pop culture by coming up with 50+ questions about celebrities, movies, music, and more. Players can either play on teams or individually.
Have one person be the quiz master who reads out the questions and scores answers.
If playing on teams, have teams buzz in when they know the answer, if playing individually, have players write down their answers. Whoever gets the most correct answers is the winner.
91. Text Message
No one answers their phone anymore, so change the classic game of telephone into a text message version to make it more accessible to teens. Start with all of the players sitting in a circle or a line and have the first player write a 2- or 3-sentence text message.
That player then shows the message to the next person who has 15 seconds to memorize it. After time is up, the second person types out the message from memory and shows it to the next person.
Once the message reaches the last person, read the final and original messages to see how close they are to each other. To increase the level of difficulty, give players less time to read the message.
92. Lady and the Tramp Shuffle
Teenage hormones may run high when you play this flirty game, but it’s all innocent fun. To play, pair guests off and give each couple a stick of dry spaghetti.
Each person must hold an end of the pasta in their mouth while dancing to music. If the stick breaks, the couple must find the longest piece, put it back in their mouths, and continue dancing.
By the end of the game, most couples won’t have anything left between their lips. However, the team that has the longest piece left is the winner.
93. Build a Tower
You can play this game inside or outside, but either way, you’ll need a lot of room for construction. Provide players with several rectangular or square items like books or boxes.
Split into small groups of 2 to 4 people and give each team a die. Then, inform players of the rules.
For example, rolling a 1 means adding an item in any direction, a 2 is add an item vertically, 3 add an item horizontally, 4 remove 1 item, 5 remove 2 items, and 6 remove any 2 items in any direction.
94. Lap Game
This one is a flirty game perfect for large groups. To play, you’ll need a chair for each player and a list of statements.
Set the chairs up in a circle with the seats facing inwards. Have everyone sit down and instruct the caller to read a statement.
For example, a statement might say “move 1 space to your right if you’re left-handed.” The goal of the game is to make your way around the circle and back to your original position, even if that means sitting on a few laps along the way.
95. Mosquito Game
Not only is The Mosquito Game a terrific budget teenage party game, but it can also be played throughout the event, in parallel with other games or activities. When guests arrive, give each person a sheet of dot stickers (red works best but any color will do).
Over the course of the party, players try to get rid of their stickers by secretly placing them on other players. If a player is caught, they have to keep the sticker.
When a player finishes their sticker sheet, then they’re declared the winner. You can play this game with teens of any age and it works for both indoor and outdoor parties.
96. Noodle Hockey
Teens, especially boys, will love this fast-paced game. Make sure to play outside as things can get pretty rowdy.
As the name suggests, this game is a variation of hockey played with pool noodles instead of hockey sticks. To play, you’ll need 1 pool noodle per player (teams of 4 or 5 are ideal), a Wiffle ball, 2 brooms, and something to mark the goals (e.g. cones).
Select one player from each team to be the goalie and give them a broom to block shots. Meanwhile, other players try to get the wiffle ball into the opposing team’s goal using pool noodles.
97. Celebrity 20 Questions
Like the original game, this version gives players 20 chances to figure out who the mystery person is. The only difference is that this time it’s a celebrity.
Start the game by choosing someone to be ‘It.’ After ‘It’ chooses a famous person, the rest of the guests take turns asking up to 20 “yes” or “no” questions to figure out who the celebrity is.
Because each round of this game can take a while, this is an ideal activity for smaller groups.
98. Coin Hunt
Coin Hunt is a game that all teens will enjoy playing and that’s an idea you can take to the bank! Played outdoors, this is a swimming and hunting game.
To play, throw a bunch of coins into the pool and have players dive to see how much money they can collect. Not only will teens love lining their pockets, but there are so many variations to play.
For instance, you can give players a limited amount of time to collect the change and see who collects the most in the time given. In addition, you can instruct players to collect a specific amount of money and see who completes the task the quickest.
99. Name the TV Character
Before the party, use your phone to record short clips of TV characters talking (5 seconds or less). Depending on the number of guests, make between 30 and 50 recordings.
The objective of the game is to be the first person (or team) to correctly identify the character. You can either have guests ring in individually or pit 2 teams against each other.
I recommend that this game be played inside so players can hear the recordings clearly. It can work for teens 13 to 18, just make sure to choose characters from shows they’re familiar with.
100. Keep Talking
Chatty teens of all ages will love the opportunity to blab on about everything and nothing in this game. To set it up, you’ll need a bowl full of paper slips with words written on them (e.g. iPad, mouse, apple, water bottle) and a timer.
Whichever slip of paper a player selects is their topic. They must talk about that topic for 2 minutes without deviating from the subject.
If a player goes off-topic, their turn is over and the next person starts their turn. At the end of the game, give prizes in categories like “funniest,” “most well-spoken,” and “most engaging.”
101. Encore
Set up this game by writing common song words (e.g. “love,” “baby,” and “sleep”) on pieces of paper. Place the cards into a stack and divide the group into two teams.
Have the first team flip over a card. Together, the team has 30 seconds to think of and sing a song containing the selected word.
When a team can’t come up with a song after 30 seconds, the other team gets a chance to steal the point. Whichever team reaches 10 points first wins.
102. Wink Slayer
Have all of the guests close their eyes and choose one person to be the slayer by tapping them on the shoulder. All of the other players are detectives.
Next, guests open their eyes and the slayer must start “killing” detectives by winking at them one by one. If a player gets winked at, they should die a dramatic death so everyone knows they’ve been killed.
If one of the detectives thinks they know who the murderer is, they shout out that person’s name. In the event they’re correct, they win the game, but if the murderer kills all of the detectives, then the murderer wins.
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