Party games to fit theme parties can be unique to the theme or can just be the same games tailored to the party. A pool party themed to pirates can have Marco Polo or water volleyball. It could just as easily have Treasure Island relay races. All that matters is that the games be safe and involve party-goers in a friendly environment. Age appropriate games can be chosen and then fit into the overall theme of the party to give a structure to the party that is fun and memorable. Structure that allows party-goers to interact in a way that is more constructive than ordinary visits is important. We don't want party-goers to stand around being bored and disinterested. Most parties and gatherings involve guests who have never met or see each other rarely. Still others may be acquainted but have never been properly introduced. There needs to be some attempt from the host or hostess to "break the ice." Frequently, party games are geared to this stage of the party's structure. A themed party game might be a variant of one of these introduction type games. These can be formal games where party-goers all participate or less formal games where guests mingle and look for the person who has a matching item. Then party-goers would mill about trying to find the matching red pirate hat or green ship on someone else's card. In so doing guests are given a reason to interact. Adult theme parties are just as much fun as children's parties. The same ideas can often be used for games. A scavenger hunt for red herring items at a mystery themed party or movie title charades at a Hollywood themed party are equally fun filled for the sixty year old as the sixteen year old. These games can bridge generational gaps. |
