It’s party time! 20 easy balloon games for kids
Whether it’s a birthday party, family reunion, class party or just for fun, here are 20 super easy balloon games for kids. Plus, they don’t require a ton of supplies and that makes your life easier. Check it out!
I have thrown my fair share of carnival games and birthday parties. It seems like I always gravitate towards the balloon games. Kids love balloons and any game associated with them. So, I’ve compiled a fun list of balloon games for kids that you can use right away. Let’s get started!
#1: Balloon Stomp
Players run around a room and try to stomp on the other balloons that are tied to the other players. The player with the last remaining balloon wins.
#2: Riddle Balloon Game
Players pop their own balloon and match the riddle inside their balloon with the answer that is found in someone else’s balloon. At the end, everyone can take turns reading their riddles in front of everyone.
#3: Balloon Pop Surprise Game
Fill multiple balloons with activities for kids to perform such as, “Do 10 push ups” or “Bark like a dog”. Each child chooses a balloon, pops it and performs the action. A select few kids will pop a balloon with a “Prize” paper inside.
#4: Bombs Away Water Balloon Game
Instruct one child to sit down on the grass. Tell another child to grab a water balloon and climb up above the child who is sitting on the grass. Then, tell the child on the ground that they have 20 seconds to name 10 items from a given category. If they can’t name at least 10 items before the timer goes off, the child above gets to pop a water balloon onto his or her head!
#5: Balloon Pop Scavenger Hunt
Fill multiple balloons with different letters that form a specific phrase. Scatter the balloons all over the floor or hang them throughout the house. Give each child a wooden skewer and allow them to pop all of the balloons. Collect the letters and organize them on the table to form the phrase. The phrase can say something like, “Your prize is in the car” or “We’re going to Disneyland!” It can be anything you want.
#6: Balloon Dart Game
Players take turns throwing darts at a wall of balloons filled with various prizes in each one, including money and candy.
#7: Water Balloon Volleyball
Using a volleyball net, players (in teams of two) toss a water balloon back and forth using a towel.
#8: Balloon Rocket Races
Race balloons across the room using string and straws. The fastest balloon wins!
#9: Balloon Pop Roulette
Cover a balloon with a cardboard box. Remove the cardboard from one side and the top. Replace the top with paper. Players take turns pushing skewers through the paper on top to pop the balloon inside the box, even though they can’t see the balloon. The first player to pop the balloon loses. Continue each round until one player is left.
#10: Kangaroo Hop
Each team is given a balloon. Players hop to the goal line with the balloon between their knees. They can then take the balloon from between their knees and run back to the team. If a child loses the balloon on the way to the goal line, it may be picked up.
#11: Hot potato or Keepy Uppy
Players form a circle and try to keep a balloon in the air for as long as possible by giving it gentle taps before it hits the ground. You can add a layer of difficulty by adding multiple balloons.
#12: Bubble Butt
Divide players into two teams and have each team form a single line. When you say, “Go”, one player from each team runs to the other side of the room and tries to sit on a chair with a balloon on it until the balloon pops. Once the balloons pop, the players run to the back of the line and the next players try to the pop the next balloon on the chairs by sitting on them. Repeat this process until every player has had a turn. The first team to finish wins.
#13: Balloon Launch and Catch
Using a water balloon launcher, shoot water balloons towards a group of players and see who can catch the water balloon. Repeat over and over for loads of fun.
#14: Water Balloon Toss
Grab a partner and stand two feet apart. Take turns tossing a water balloon back and forth to each other, stepping back one foot after each toss. See how far apart you can go. The team that goes the farthest wins without dropping their balloon wins.
#15: Water Balloon on Spoon Race
Players line up and race each other to the finish line while holding a water balloon that is balancing on a spoon. If they drop the water balloon, they have to go back to the beginning and start again. First player to the finish line without dropping the water balloon wins.
#16: Balloon Hockey
Players try to hit as many balloons into a laundry basket using only pool noodles.
#17: Balloon Spin the Bottle
Fill various balloons with different items such as glitter, flour, candy, money, etc. Tape the balloons on a table to form a circle. Then, each player takes turns spinning the bottle. Whichever balloon the bottle points to when it spots gets pops over the head of the spinner. They don’t know what’s going to be inside when it’s popped. Continue until all the balloons are gone.
#18: Surprise Pop
Divide into teams of two. Partners help each other attach 5-10 on to each other’s clothing using clothespins or duct tape. Each team should have their own color of balloon so everyone know who the teams are. Then, form a circle and see which team can pop everyone else’s balloons and be the last team standing.
#19: Balloon sniper
Each player inflates a balloon without tying it. Then, everyone takes turns releasing their balloon and tries to get as close to a prize box about three meters away. Whoever gets the closest wins a prize.
#20: Mystery Sensory Balloons
Without inflating the balloons, fill them with various items such as shaving cream, popcorn seeds, powdered sugar, etc. Players will take turns feeling the balloons. You can give them a piece of paper where they can match the color of the balloons with the item they think is inside.
I hope these balloon games for kids will jump start your next party. Let me know if you have any other fun balloon game ideas in the comments below.
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