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Tammy asked:

Occasion: New Years Eve Party
I am having a party in our home with about 12 couples. I >need an idea for a theme and some games that we could play since it >will be all adult/ couples. I really want it to be a success please >help!

The Game Girl says:

Look at adult games for suggestions at the gamegirl site. Also, surf the other catagories.

Ryan asked:

Occasion: New Years Eve Party
We need a game to play, that will get the party started >off right. We are having a fairly casual setting. There will be >dancing and drinking. This is a competitive group and High to >Moderatly-High drinking group. There will be a large number of >couples with a smaller group of singles. We are a loud and >boysterous group that needs something that will make us laugh. The >party normally breaks off to be a lot of men together and a lot of >women together not a lot of comingeling between sexes. Can you >suggest something to bring the two groups together?

The Game Girl says:

Play team games and mix the teams. Pass the orange is boy/girl and so is Ha-ha (head on stomachs going ha, haha, hahaha etc.) Trivial pursuit or a scavenger hunt with teams.

christi asked:

Occasion: New Years eve Mardi gras party
We need to know some party games..... We have purchased >decorations already. Everything is purple green and yellow. Party >games involving mardi gras theme please. Also, I have already >ordered a king cake. So do you have any ideas how to incorporate >it? We have Purchased tons of beads for everyone also.

The Game Girl says:

You could go to the craft store and get supplies for everyone to make a mask and/or headdress. Mardi Gras is a time for revelry so why not have some physical games. Go back to childhood and play duck,duck,goose and musical chairs. Pass the orange is great for laughs (orange under the chin, person to person) and Ha-Ha (everyone lies with their head on someone's stomach in a chain and first person says ha, next ha-ha and so on and see if you can get all the way around without cracking up.

Jennifer asked:

Occasion: millenium
I am having a New year's eve party at my house. And I am >having different groups of friends get together. Can you suggest >some games for us to play? (alcohol would be served and can be >included in the games) Thanks

The Game Girl says:

You need to surf the gamegirl site in the various catagories to see what appeals to you.

TL asked:

Occasion: New Year's Eve
I thought of doing a newlywed type game where the theme >could be something like, "I've know you since the last millenium..." >Couples would play and I just wondered if you've heard of anything >similar or had suggestions. Thanks.

The Game Girl says:

I don't know of anything in that catagory. You could get one of those boxed mystery games. Or play a Trivial Pursuit type of game. Make of list of questions such as: where born, favorite color, etc. and see who can get the most right for another person or for the whole group. Surf the site for other ideas.

Anne asked:

Occasion: new years eve
What kind of party games can we play that do not require >much preparation or supplies as we will be in a remote area. We do >have music and alcohol.

The Game Girl says:

Get one of those boxed mystery games. Plan a scavenger hunt either inside or out. Blow up a pic of Father time and play a game of Pin the Part. Play some kids games like Duck,Duck,Goose and Musical Chairs. Surf some of the gamegirl sites for other ideas.

Jen asked:

Occasion: New years eve
>We are having a millenium party with a small group of adults and teens. Any >good ideas to keep it from being extremely boring?

The Game Girl says:

Surf the different catagories for some game ideas.A lot depends upon the type of crowd and how physical you want to get. See teen, adult, new year's, mystery and hunts and rallys.

Jill asked:

Occasion: New Years Eve Party 2000
>I am trying to plan a small millenium party at my home, low budget, and total >guests maybe 8. I am in search of some fun party games, and found your site, >and hope that you would have some ideas to share. I saw the charades for >dodos, but am looking for something more. > >Also, in addition, if you have any games that children could play (ages 6-10) >that will be at the party for a while, (even if they could be played with the >adults) that would be great. But, if not, the adult games would do just fine >and be a great help. > >

The Game Girl says:

This may sound crazy but adults like playing children's games also. Why not musical chairs, Pin the tail and relay races. Get a pinata and fill it with hershey's kisses. Get a boxed mystery game for the adults to play. Surf some of the other areas for ideas.

tammy asked:

Occasion: fifth grade chrismas party
What some christmas games that ten year olds can play >with little props?

The Game Girl says:

think of things that come in pairs such as comb and brush, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc. and write the word of one on a card. Pass the cards out secretly to each kid and see how long it takes them to match up. The only rule is that they can't ask directly what the word the other person has. Maybe you could try some of these: Here's a fun one, no pressure, easy to prepare and do, and can easily tie into your angel theme. Buy or make some baker's dough - enough for everyone. (Recipe: 4 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 3/4 cups water, mix and divide into 10 parts. You can color the dough with food coloring if you prefer. Make more if needed for more players.) Give each player a section of dough and ask them to make an angel. Have them set their completed angels on a long table for everyone to admire. Then give awards for: "Most Delicate Angel," "Biggest Angel," "Funniest Angel," "Strangest Angel," "Cutest Angel," "Saddest Angel," and so on! Why not have a talent show. Tell people to prepare something for the party and then video tape it and show it to the guests. Everyone must participate to really make it fun. Have everyone bring a baby picture of themselves and put them on a board with numbers. See who can guess the most right. Start off with a blown up picture of Father Time and play a game of Pin the beard. Set up a Treasure Hunt in one of the houses and cute poems as clues. Get one of those great box mystery games and everyone be a character.

Matt asked:

Occasion: Engagement party
What are some themes/games that could be played at an >engagement party??? The couple to be are fun and energetic. She >likes dancing and sports, he enjoys music, tools n' cars. The people >attending all like games similar to Pictionary, Sharades Taboo etc. >What would be appropriate for an engagement Party???

The Game Girl says:

Some of the game at the bridal shower site, the adult game site and dinner party site might appeal.

Marc asked:

Occasion: Couples night
Would like to have a game that involves both men and >women. We have used games like blind folding the women and have >them feel the calves of the men and try and identify which one is >their spouse / mate. Please advise another simple but fun game for >this many people. Thank you.

The Game Girl says:

If you like frisky stuff, see the bachelorette games area. Try some of these Here's a fun one, no pressure, easy to prepare and do, and can easily tie into your angel theme. Buy or make some baker's dough - enough for everyone. (Recipe: 4 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 3/4 cups water, mix and divide into 10 parts. You can color the dough with food coloring if you prefer. Make more if needed for more players.) Give each player a section of dough and ask them to make an angel. Have them set their completed angels on a long table for everyone to admire. Then give awards for: "Most Delicate Angel," "Biggest Angel," "Funniest Angel," "Strangest Angel," "Cutest Angel," "Saddest Angel," and so on! unniest Angel," "Strangest Angel," "Cutest Angel," "Saddest Angel," and so on! Why not have a talent show. Tell people to prepare something for the party and then video tape it and show it to the guests. Everyone must participate to really make it fun. Have everyone bring a baby picture of themselves and put them on a board with numbers. See who can guess the most right. Start off with a blown up picture of Father Time and play a game of Pin the beard. Set up a Treasure Hunt in one of the houses and cute poems as clues. Get one of those great box mystery games and everyone be a character.

Debbie asked:

Occasion: 50th Birthday Party
I am having a 50th birthday party for my husband. I need >ideas for some adult games we can play. I don't want anything >dirty...just FUN! please help! it's coming up real soon!

The Game Girl says:

Blow up a picture of him and play a game of Pin the Part. Then have everyone sign it. Ask your friends to each bring a written memory of something about your husband and take polaroids of all the guests and put these in an album. Name that tune is fun for any musical party. Get a CD full of old 70s hits, record bits from each song, then have the crowd "Name That Tune!" Or write down lines from 70s songs and have the players name the tune. baby pic of themselves and put them up and see how many everyone can get right. Secretly give each person a comic or cartoon character and see who can get the most right without asking directly or being told directly. . Here's a fun one, no pressure, easy to prepare and do, Buy or make some baker's dough - enough for everyone. (Recipe: 4 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 3/4 cups water, mix and divide into 10 parts. You can color the dough with food coloring if you prefer. Make more if needed for more players.) Give each player a section of dough and ask them to make an animal. Prizes for the best animal.

Angela asked:

Occasion: christmas
I need some games to liven up a boring group. We will be >dressed up so nothing too active.

The Game Girl says:

Surf the following catagories for some ideas in the gamegirl section: Dinner Party, Office Party, Housewarming Parties, Mystery Party, Adult games

corey asked:

Occasion: christmas party
each girl is bringing six $1.00 gifts...i need some different >games on how to exchange them...

The Game Girl says:

There's the famous "draw a name from a container and they get to pick a gift from a pile. there's blind pick where you put the right number of gifts in a large pillow case or bag and each person takes one, sight unseen. Number the gifts and let the guests draw a number. Hand everyone a gift and get in a circle and play music and when the music stops that's your gift. - Like musical chairs.

Linda asked:

Occasion: Women's auxiliary Christmas party
I need three games that would be >fun. One that is an icebreaker I've have many times played the game where >each person has a tag with a >famous persons name put on their back and they have to guess) And two >other games to get the ladies moving.

The Game Girl says:

Have everyone bring a baby picture and put them on a board and see who can get the most right. Put a blown up picture of Santa on a poster and play a game of Pin the Parts. Supply arms, legs, grapes and raisins for buttons and eyes, etc.

LONNIE asked:

Occasion: CHRISTMAS PARTY
Can you give me more details about the GIFT EXCHANGE game?

The Game Girl says:

You can have each person pick a name out of a container, get a blank card and put the name on it and put it in a random pile. Or, put the gifts in a pile and blindfold the person and let them pick by feel. Just make sure you establish a dollar limit.

Kim asked:

Occasion: Christmas Party
I need to know how to play the gift exchange game. >I have several different ways, but I need to know >for sure. Can you please help?

The Game Girl says:

there are several ways. You can assign who gets who, You can have people bring the gift and pick the name from a hat and keep it secret and write a tag and put it in a pile. Whatever works for you. Just make sure that you have a dollar limit.

Lauren asked:

Occasion: New Year's Eve Party
I am planning a New Year's Eve party with my friend. We're expecting a lot of people there, mostly high-school aged. We're all out going and love to have fun. I need some game ideas that will get every one involved and will be sure to get everyone laughing and in the millenium mood.

The Game Girl says:

Blow up a picture of you and your friend to poster size and play a game of Pin the Body Part with you supplying the arms, legs, etc. Then have everyone sign it. Give everyone a disposible camera to take funny candid shots. Have everyone bring a baby pic of themselves and put them on a board and see who can get the most right. Look at the partygirl site at the millenium theme site for more ideas. Get a boxed mystery game.

Judy asked:

Occasion: Housewarming party
She has lived in this area about 5 years and just built>her house, what games can we play? I checked out your housewarming games, and none of them seemed right. Have any suggestions?

The Game Girl says:

Get a picture of her blown up to poster size and play a game of Pin the Body Part with you supplying the arms and legs, etc. Then have everyone sign the poster for her to keep. Here's an easy one that will get the group mixing and talking. Find two items that go together, such as: lock and key, cookie and milk carton, pencil and paper, book and bookmark, and so on. As the guests arrive, hand them one item. It's their job to find the other person at the party who matches their item. When everyone has found his or her partner, have them share their connections. Name that tune is fun for any musical party. Get a CD full of old 70s hits, record bits from each song, then have the crowd "Name That Tune!" Or write down lines from 70s songs and have the players name the tune. Another idea - dig out old annuals from the 70s, write down some of the big events, and have the guests name the exact year when something major happened! Or use any decade. ----------------------

Tanya asked:

Occasion: Christmas
I would like to have some ideas on what games to play that would be interesting and fun for all my guests. There will be both guys and girls at my party.

The Game Girl says:

Look at the adult games section at the gamegirl site. You might want to have a scavenger hunt, so see hunts and rally.s Also another idea is to get one of those box mystery games.

Rose asked:

Occasion: 18 birthday
I always have huge partys, no drinking and stuff because my parents...most people my age get prett bored.....I am just asking for ideas to entertain them...Please and thank you.....

The Game Girl says:

Look at gamegirl under adult games. Have a pic of yourself blown up and play a game of Pin the Nose. Also maybe a scavenger hunt with teams. Have a polaroid camera available to take photos to give the guests or maybe give them disposible cameras to take runny shots.

Rachael asked:

Occasion: My 30th Birthday Bash
Do you have any ideas for games or decorations for a Famous People Fancy Dress? The age makes some games more difficult to get people involved. Your site is fantastic for ideas though.

The Game Girl says:

Have each person dress as their favorite famous person, either fictional or non-fictional. They can't tell anyone who they are and the person who gets the most right in the shortest period of time wins a prize. (How about an autograph book to get the autographs of all the "famous" people?) One game we used to play was initials. You give everyone a list of initials of famous people and a prize for the person who gets the most. Use posters of well-recognized people for decoration (do them in black and white) and you cn use Black and white as your theme. Centerpieces could be a bottle of champagne with black and white balloons tied to them with glitter at the base. Plan a scavenger hunt.

~*Erica*~ asked:

Occasion: christmas
I'm having this game for christmas (it's the christmas trivia one that you have posted). And I need some more good questions from ages 5 to about 70 years of age about Christmas. In other words, some hard questions and some easy ones.

The Game Girl says:

If you don't mind straying from the Christmas questions, do ones about Disney movies. They would cover the entire age range.

ethan asked:

Occasion: christian youth thanksgiving gathering
I have a church gathering tomorrow morning and need help on some icebreakers to start out the program. You know, something so everyone can feel comfortable with one another. Any help would be >highly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless

The Game Girl says:

Have everyone bring a baby picture, put them on a bulletin board and see who can get the most right.

chiwern asked:

Occasion: group meeting
Can you sent me some suggestions of cool games to be played in a small group?? >thank you

The Game Girl says:

I don't know the age or whether it is all boy or girl or mixed. You need to surf the different catagories on party411.com/gamegirl for some ideas.

Lisa asked:

Occasion: Church Christmas Party
I need game/activity ideas for our church Christmas party >that would be fun and involve everyone.

The Game Girl says:

With the wide spread of ages, you need to surf the various catagories of party411.com/gamegirl with special attention to adult, teen, dinner games.

Mary asked:

Occasion: Best friends 21st
I am supposed to be planning my best friends b'day party and we are going to some bars and then a club but what can I do to make the night extra special? One of the bars is doing up a section >for us but that is all so far, need help soon!

The Game Girl says:

Check the bachelorette area of party411.com/gamegirl for some ideas. Blow up a picture of her and take it with you to all the places you go and have strangers sign greetings to her on it. Find a bakery that scans photos and have a cake waiting at one of the stops with her picture on it.

sather asked:

Occasion: church christmas party
What would be a fun, clean skit or game to play?

The Game Girl says:

Why not have a talent show. Tell people to prepare something for the party and then video tape it and show it to the guests. Everyone must participate to really make it fun. Have everyone bring a baby picture of themselves and put them on a board with numbers. See who can guess the most right.

Tomek asked:

Occasion: 19-th and 17 th B-day
Ok my brother and I are planning a killer B_day 4 the 2 of us since we were born almost on the same day. Everyone is going to dress like hippies and I want this to be the best party anyone has been at. Music is fairly common radio stuff. I'm buying some lights to add to the effect. this is going to be in the basement of>my parents house(its a very roomy + open) So my ? is I need some interesting activities to keep everyone busy until we all get a little buzzzed. I'm thinking on having everyone have different names, what do u think. Thanx

The Game Girl says:

There's lots of great things to do. Blow up pics of yourselves and play Pin-The-Nose. Have everyone give you a baby pic of themselves and put them up and see how many everyone can get right. Secretly give each person a comic or cartoon character and see who can get the most right without asking directly or being told directly. Set up a treasure hunt in the basement with funny clues. Try trivia or "Name that Tune"

D. asked:

Occasion: Millenium New Years Eve Progressive Dinner
We are planning to have this progressive dinner party with 4 or 5 couples from our immediate neighborhood on this new years eve. We would like some games we could play at each house where a different meal course will be served. Perhaps some where small gag-type prizes could be awarded.

The Game Girl says:

Start off with a blown up picture of Father Time and play a game of Pin the beard. Set up a Treasure Hunt in one of the houses and cute poems as clues. Get one of those great box mystery games and everyone be a character. Here's a fun one, no pressure, easy to prepare and do, Buy or make some baker's dough - enough for everyone. (Recipe: 4 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 3/4 cups water, mix and divide into 10 parts. You can color the dough with food coloring if you prefer. Make more if needed for more players.) Give each player a section of dough and ask them to make an animal. Prizes for the best animal. Have a progressive story. One person starts and after 60 seconds, the next person goes on and so on. Do your own kareoke and tape it for future viewing.

Pamela asked:

Occasion: Open House
I was looking for some games to play at our open house. Party girl suggested a scavenger hunt on the game page I was unable to find it. >Could you help? >

The Game Girl says:

That sounds more like a Treasure Hunt, with riddles or clues for each hidden item. A Scavenger Hunt is usually a list of items the players must find throughout the neighborhood, by asking neighbors or scouring the area. A Scavenger Hunt might list such items as: cigarette butt, old Cosmo magazine, purple lipstick, food coupon, can of beans, and so on - items that the neighbors won't mind giving up. A Treasure Hunt clue might be: "Roses are red, So is this clue, Hurry and find this, Before it turns blue..." so the players might search the refrigerator for something that's getting cold! Hand out clues that refer to something specific you want them to find in the house. Poems are good to use. Divide them into teams or let them work individually. Have funny prizes for the winners. You should plant (sometimes in plain sight) cute and funny stuff.

Ann asked:

Occasion: 50th birthday party
I am looking for idaea for a 50's birthday party?

The Game Girl says:

Blow up a pic of the person and play a game of Pin the Nose and then have everyone sign the poster. Borrow a rocking chair and fringed shawl and have the birthday person sit with that while opening gag presents. Go to the drugstore and get a bunch of those sample products for "old" people like Preparation H and Metamusil and wrap them up. Find things like Ace bandages, a walker, etc. Take plenty of pics. Have someone take a polaroid of each guest with the birthday person and give that as a favor. Then play some kid games like duck,duck,goose and hide and go seek.

Rachel asked:

Occasion: birthday
I would like some really cool ideas for a 70s theme party/30th birthday party...I also may add some year 2000 things, and need to know what kind of games would be good for adults that they wouldn't think are stupid and they would really enjoy participating in...anything you can help me with would be greatly >appreciated!!

The Game Girl says:

You might consider a few of these ideas: When the guests aren't swimming, you might play a game of "This is your Life." Gather the group around the Birthday Boy, and announce "This is Your Life." Run through special episodes of his life, such as Graduation from High School/College, Marriage, First Birth, First Job, and so on. When you mention an event such as Graduation from College, have one of his former teachers enter party to say a few special words. For marriage, ask the minister to come by. Keep these special people hidden in a separate room until game time, then bring them out one at a time as you share the Birthday Boy's life with his friends. the scene Here's an easy one that will get the group mixing and talking. Find two items that go together, such as: lock and key, cookie and milk carton, pencil and paper, book and bookmark, and so on. As the guests arrive, hand them one item. It's their job to find the other person at the party who matches their item. When everyone has found his or her partner, have them share their connections. Create a timeline with photographs of the guest of honor. Stick the photos to sheets of colored paper and tape them in sequence to the party room wall. Assign a picture to each party guest and have them write a funny comment underneath the picture. When everyone is finished, have the guest of honor read all the comments from start to finish! Here's another: Dig out a few interesting facts about the honoree - an unusual hobby, an odd middle name, or a secret wish - and write them on slips of paper. Then make up several strange facts that are NOT true about the person. At party time, mix up the true and false facts, pick one, and read it aloud. Ask the first person on the left to tell whether it's true or false. Give a cheap gag gift to anyone who guesses correctly. Name that tune is fun for any musical party. Get a CD full of old 70s hits, record bits from each song, then have the crowd "Name That Tune!" Or write down lines from 70s songs and have the players name the tune. Another idea - dig out old annuals from the 70s, write down some of the big events, and have the guests name the exact year when something major happened!

Megen asked:

Occasion: Birthday Party
My boyfriend and I are planning my 19th birthday party. We just had a "Pimp and Ho" party, and awarded prizes for wet t-shirt and boxer contest. Any suggestions?

The Game Girl says:

Try the games listed below. You might even want some ideas from the Bachelorette party section!

B McMahon asked:

Occasion: Farewell Party
Please provide a few economic ideas for a farewell to my girlfriend. Thanks

The Game Girl says:

Check out the following and see if you can find something that works.

Diane Popp asked:

Occasion: Mother's Surprise 60th Birthday
My sisters and I are looking for ideas for games for out mother's surprise 60th birthday. She loves playing bingo. Any other ideas for games would be appreciated.

The Game Girl says:

Since Mother likes Bingo, why not personalize it to fit the occasion. Make up Bingo card from posterboard. Collect a bunch of facts about Mother, such as where she was born, what school she attended, what her favorite color is, and so on. Turn these facts into questions and write them on individual index cards. Write the answers on the Bingo cards, scattered randomly on each one. Then draw the question cards, read the questions, and have the players answer by covering the correct spot on the Bingo card!

Holly Olson asked:

Occasion: Military Officer Wive's Club meeting
I'd like some ideas on fiesta party games. I'm already planning to break a pinata but I wanted to do something else as well . . . any suggestions?

The Game Girl says:

Instead of having prizes or candy in the pinata, why not have a clues to a treasure hunt, or trivia questions that must be answered for a prize. Check the rest of this section for more ideas that might work with your Fiesta!

Juliet asked:

Occasion: 30th Birthday Party
Can you suggest any adult birthday party games that are fun and that everyone can enjoy? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

The Game Girl says:

I have lots in this section so check them out and see if one works for you. Otherwise, check out my book called GAMES PEOPLE PLAY for lots more ideas. It's available in the Party411 Bookstore.

Megan asked:

Occasion: Birthday Party
We are planning a party for two best friends turning 20 within two weeks of one another. Since there is a large range of ages, we'd like to see if you have any ideas on some games and some themes we could try. We don't want everyone to get bored.

The Game Girl says:

Avoiding boredom seems to be the most common theme for parties! I ahve two books available through the Party411 Bookstore that offer lots of games for a wide range of ages. Try GAMES PEOPLE PLAY or THE BEST PARTY BOOK. And check out the list below for other ideas.

Savannah asked:

Occasion: 40th Birthday Party
It's my baby brother's 40th birthday. Any suggestions? I don't have a clue. Help! Thank you!

The Game Girl says:

There are lots of ideas in this section that might help. Check out the Party411 Bookstore for books that can offer more ideas, such as The Best Party Book, Games People Play, and the birthday party books.

Connie asked:

Occasion: Ladies Retreat
I need to provide ice breakers - getting to know you games. Any suggestions?

The Game Girl says:

There are several ice breakers listed below. You might also check out my book called "Games People Play," available in the Party411 Bookstore, for more ideas.

Sandy asked:

Occasion: College Graduation Party
My husband is graduating from college at the age of 40. I am in search of games for his party.

The Game Girl says:

I've got some game ideas under this section that might help, and more game ideas in my book The Best Party Book, available through the Party411 Bookstore. Trivia games are great for graduation. Then try "Get A Job!" List job requirements for a variety of jobs and read them off to the graduate. See if he can guess what kind of job it is!

Lisa Day asked:

Occasion: 1st Birthday
I am looking for some Disney themed party games that everyone from 1 to 50 years can play. Can you help me with games for the young and the old?

The Game Girl says:

Check around the Game Girl and you'll find quite a few that are appropriate for all ages. Or try a game of Picture Me! Give all the guests a large sheet of white paper and a felt-tip pen. Set the Birthday Baby in the middle of the room, and have all the guests draw her portrait - in less than 5 minutes! When everyone is done, collect the portraits and tape them on the walls for everyone to admire. Award prizes for funniest, best, most abstract, smallest, and so on if you like. Then treasure these drawings forever by placing them in the baby book so she can enjoy them in years to come.

Kim Roberson asked:

Occasion: 30th Birthday - Pool Party
What can I do so we aren't just having a day of swimming? Something special for the birthday boy? It won't be a surprise but I would like something about the party to be unknown to him.

The Game Girl says:

When the guests aren't swimming, you might play a game of "This is your Life." Gather the group around the Birthday Boy, and announce "This is Your Life." Run through special episodes of his life, such as Graduation from High School/College, Marriage, First Birth, First Job, and so on. When you mention an event such as Graduation from College, have one of his former teachers enter party to say a few special words. For marriage, ask the minister to come by. Keep these special people hidden in a separate room until game time, then bring them out one at a time as you share the Birthday Boy's life with his friends. the scene

Liz asked:

Occasion: Sorority Birthday Party
We have our annual sorority birthday party coming up and I'm in charge of games. We all know each other but the men take a while to warm up. We need a game that is fun and will involve the men too. Racey is okay.

The Game Girl says:

A game of "Her Stuff" will get them talking and bonding. Ask each woman to bring something that belongs to her, that her partner may not know she has, such as a piece of jewelry, a makeup item, a fashion accessory, or you can even make it panties if you feel risque. Set the items on a table for display. Have the men lookover the items and try to guess which one belongs to his partner. When everyone has had a chance to guess and announce his answer aloud, have the women retrieve their items and see how many men got the correct answers! The rest will be in the dog house....

Rob Seutter asked:

Occasion: Party for Storytellers
I may be planning a party for a group of storytellers who have been communicating over the internet. I do not have a lot of money, but am looking for some good ideas and game, particularly participation. Any suggestions?

The Game Girl says:

If they're all storytellers, use that as your guide for the games and activities. Pull out questions from your favorite stories from childhood and let them compete for answer. Or have them tell a round-robin story, where they can only say one sentence at a time or you have a particular theme that suddenly changes in the middle. Or have them act out stories without talking and see if the others can guess what the story is.

Stephanie Helmick asked:

Occasion: Mother's 50th Birthday
I need some games to play at the party. I have a 50s dance contest planned and a hula hoop contest, but I need more. Can you help?

The Game Girl says:

I mentioned a 50s Trivia contest earlier, so you might try that. How about a Name That Tune contest using 50s music? Then some memory games about the guest of honor and what she was doing back in the 50s.

Marcy asked:

Occasion: 40th Birthday
I would like to play games that will get people talking to one another. Games that are humorous. I am not interested in card or board games. Games that are easy to do.

The Game Girl says:

Here's an easy one that will get the group mixing and talking. Find two items that go together, such as: lock and key, cookie and milk carton, pencil and paper, book and bookmark, and so on. As the guests arrive, hand them one item. It's their job to find the other person at the party who matches their item. When everyone has found his or her partner, have them share their connections.

Hope Wheeler asked:

Occasion: Mom's Night Out
The ladies in my neighborhood get together once a month at 7:00 p.m. on a Friday night at someone's house. Any ideas? In the past we have played Bunco, brought wedding albums, and just talked.

The Game Girl says:

How about a personalized trivia game? If you're the hostess for the night, call up the group members and ask them some questions about their lives, such as "Where did you meet your husband?" "What was your first job?" "What did you want to be when you grew up?" "Where were you born?" and if you want to be risqué, "Where did you first 'do it'?" Write the answers down, then have read off the questions, one at a time for each player. Have the rest of the group try to guess the answers! You'll know each other even better after this game!

Val Giesbrecht asked:

Occasion: Bowling Banquet
We are having a bowling banquet and we would like some help on a theme, and maybe some games to play. The average age is about 45. If you could help, it would be great. Thanks.

The Game Girl says:

A Bowling Banquet? Do you sit on the bowling balls and eat on the lanes? Never mind - it sounds fun. I'll give you some game ideas you might want to try. Instead of regular bowling, try a few Crazy Bowling games. Set obstacles along the lane and see if anyone can still knock over a few pins. Have the bowlers roll the balls blindfolded. Tell them to make up a funny bowling step and see how it works. Have two bowlers bowl together with one ball. Assign dollar values to the different pins - some plus, some minus - then see what the totals are after the pins are knocked down. Bring your own pins, painted to look like some of the players.....

Rose Seanger asked:

Occasion: Bowling Banquet
I am in search of some fun entertaining games that can be played to win prizes. The crazier the better.

The Game Girl says:

Have a dress-up contest with guests wearing the most outlandish, cliched bowling outfits they can put together - then award prizes for Best, Funniest, Ugliest, and so on. Set out the bowling balls and have the guests decorate the balls in small teams, using felt pieces, ribbon and other temporary decorating items that can be stuck on with tape. Have them make up a unique bowling stance and show it off to the judges. Award prizes for most creative and bizarre.

Alma Connell asked:

Occasion: Tax Day Party
Any ideas for games or entertainment?

The Game Girl says:

Be sure to have everyone come dressed for the Poor House first! That should set the mood. Then have a tax quiz. Pull out the tax book, jot down some basic questions about deductions, then turn them into questions. Add a few bogus questions that are not deductibles, and have a Tax Bee. The winner gets a Taxes for Dummies book.

Pat Pfeiffer asked:

Occasion: Husband's 60th Birthday
Help, I need some ideas for games for the over 50 crowd.

The Game Girl says:

Here are some quickies from THE BEST PARTY BOOK, which you'll find in the Party411 Bookstore: Create a timeline with photographs of the guest of honor. Stick the photos to sheets of colored paper and tape them in sequence to the party room wall. Assign a picture to each party guest and have them write a funny comment underneath the picture. When everyone is finished, have the guest of honor read all the comments from start to finish! Here's another: Dig out a few interesting facts about the honoree - an unusual hobby, an odd middle name, or a secret wish - and write them on slips of paper. Then make up several strange facts that are NOT true about the person. At party time, mix up the true and false facts, pick one, and read it aloud. Ask the first person on the left to tell whether it's true or false. Give a cheap gag gift to anyone who guesses correctly.

Toni Migura asked:

Occasion: Adult Hoedown Party
Do you have any hoedown party games?

The Game Girl says:

First. have some fun with the square dance calls. Get someone who's an expert caller, and have him substitute some standard calls for some funny ones so the players have to follow the instructions for the hoedown as they hear the call. For example, you might include "Stamp three times," "Squawk like a chicken," "Do the step backwards," "Squat when you dance," and other silly commands! When everyone's tuckered out, have them all remove their shoes. Line up the shoes and see if the players can match each pair with feet!

Jennifer asked:

Occasion: Citizenship Party
What kind of games and activities for adults and kids can I plan for a citizenship celebration?

The Game Girl says:

The best game for this type of party is a United States Trivia Bee. Check out your history book and write down some interesting facts about the country. Turn them into questions and have a trivia bee, just like a spelling bee. Keep asking questions until there is only one player left to win a prize.

Donna Snajkowski asked:

Occasion: Birthday
Any games for a 70s party?

The Game Girl says:

Name that tune is fun for any musical party. Get a CD full of old 70s hits, record bits from each song, then have the crowd "Name That Tune!" Or write down lines from 70s songs and have the players name the tune. Another idea - dig out old annuals from the 70s, write down some of the big events, and have the guests name the exact year when something major happened!

Jennifer asked:

Occasion: Bible study/Mom's Meeting
I need some ideas for games to help break the ice and get everyone relaxed. We will be sitting at tables so I don't want any game that takes a lot of moving around. Just something fun and appropriate.

The Game Girl says:

Here's a quiet game that everyone can relate to. On separate pieces of paper, write something related to mothers, such as "something's cooking," "special holiday," "home sick," "family vacation," "arts and crafts," "at the mall," and "quiet times." Pass out the papers at random, have the moms read them over, then have each one recall one memory about mom related to the note on the paper. Seems just right for this type of gathering, where everyone can relate to a special memory.