Holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Presidents’ Day are all about celebrating our country with family, friends, and of course, a little friendly competition!

If you’re looking for a way to bring some laughter and excitement to your celebration, these Patriotic Minute to Win It Games will do just that. They’re quick, easy to set up, and will have everyone, from kids to grandparents, cheering and giggling in no time!

You can turn it into the perfect celebration by including some Red White and Blue Party food and party ideas.

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One Minute Patriotic Games

Grab some red, white, and blue supplies, set a one-minute timer, and get ready for some star-spangled fun! 

1. Statue of Liberty Stack

Materials:

• 10 plastic cups (red, white, and blue)
• 1 small flashlight or glow stick

How to Play:

• Players must stack 10 cups into a pyramid then balance a glow stick on the top like the torch of the Statue of Liberty.

• The first to complete the pyramid within a minute wins!

• If the cups collapse, they must start over!

💡 Make it harder: Use one hand only!

2. Firecracker Pop 

Materials:

• Red, white, and blue balloons
• A chair or a flat surface to sit on

How to Play:

• Each player gets 3 balloons and must pop them using only their body, no hands allowed!

• The fastest person to pop all three balloons in under a minute is the winner.

💥 Hilarious to watch and even funnier to play!

3. Patriotic Penny Stack 

Materials

• A pile of pennies (or nickels, dimes, or quarters)
• A flat surface

How to Play:

• Players must stack as many pennies into a single tower as they can within one minute.

• If the tower falls, they must start over!

• Whoever stacks the most wins!

🪙 Bonus: Use only one hand for an extra challenge!

4. Uncle Sam’s Beard Blow 

Materials:

• Cotton balls
• A table or smooth surface
• Straws (red, white, or blue for festive fun!)

How to Play:

• Players must use a straw to blow cotton balls across the table to the finish line.

• No touching the cotton balls, just blowing!

• The person who gets the most cotton balls to the finish line in a minute wins!

😂 You’ll be surprised how competitive this one gets!

5. American Flag Puzzle Race

Materials:

• An American flag picture printed and cut into puzzle pieces (DIY or store-bought!)
• A table to assemble the puzzle

How to Play:

• Each player gets a mixed-up set of puzzle pieces.

• The goal is to assemble the flag correctly before time runs out!

• First one to finish wins!

🧩 Great for kids and adults!

6. Star-Spangled Spoon Relay 

Materials:

• Plastic spoons
• Red, white, and blue marshmallows
• A finish line

How to Play:

• Players must carry marshmallows on a spoon from one side of the room to the other without dropping them! You can not touch the marshmallows at any time with your hands.

• If a marshmallow drops, they must go back to the start!

• The player who transports the most in one minute wins.

🥄 Make it harder: Use a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon!

7. Ring the Liberty Bell 

Materials:

• A small bell or makeshift “Liberty Bell” (use a cowbell, a hanging can, or a small gong)
• Ping pong balls

How to Play:

• Players must toss ping pong balls from a distance and try to hit the “bell.”

• Each successful ring earns a point.

• The player with the most rings in a minute wins!

🎯 Perfect for all ages!

8. Founding Fathers Coin Toss 

Materials:

• A large bowl or bucket
• Coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, or quarters)

How to Play:

• Players stand a few feet away and try to toss as many coins as possible into the bucket.

• The person with the most coins inside wins!

🪙 Want to make it tougher? Increase the distance!

9. Firework Cup Flip 

Materials:

• Red, white, and blue plastic cups
• A flat surface

How to Play:

• Players must flip cups from the edge of the table using only one hand.

• The goal is to flip and land as many as possible within a minute.

🌀 Bonus: Line up multiple cups and go head-to-head!

10. Presidential Trivia Speed Round 

Materials:

• Pre-written trivia questions about U.S. history and presidents
• A timer

How to Play:

• Each player must answer as many trivia questions as possible in one minute.

• The player with the most correct answers wins!

🧠 Make it family-friendly by having easier questions for kids!

10. State Nicknames Trivia 

Materials:

• Pre-written trivia questions about USA states nicknames.
• A timer

How to Play:

• Each player must answer as many trivia questions as possible in one minute.

• The player with the most correct answers wins!

These Patriotic Minute to Win It Games will add tons of fun and energy to your holiday gathering! Whether you’re celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks or kicking back on Labor Day, these games are easy to set up and guaranteed to bring out everyone’s competitive spirit.