Games to Play at an 80th Birthday Party
If you're lucky enough to have a friend or family member who is celebrating their 80th birthday, then you know just how special this milestone is. An 80th birthday is a time to reflect on all of life's blessings and to celebrate with family and friends. Of course, no senior birthday party is complete without games! Here are some fun ideas to get your guests laughing and smiling.
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Memory Game
Tape pictures of people, places, or things on a wall or large piece of paper. Give guests a set amount of time to look at the pictures, then cover them up and have guests try to remember as many as they can. The one with the most correct answers wins!
Card Games
There are many card games that are perfect for a senior birthday party. Bridge and Euchre are popular choices. If those require too much strategy, consider games like Go Fish or Old Maid.
Bingo
Who doesn't love a game of bingo? Choose a theme and have bingo cards printed. Then, call out the items or numbers on the card and see who can get five in a row first. You can give out a prize to the winner!
Name That Tune
Choose songs that span different decades and have guests guess the title. You can do this in a variety of ways, like playing sounds or clips from songs, singing a few lines, or simply writing out song titles. The one who guesses correctly first wins!
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Board Games
Set up some different board games and let your guests choose which one they would like to play. Popular options include checkers, chess, backgammon, and Scrabble.
Karaoke
You are never too old for Karaoke! Make sure you have a selection of old-time favorites and R&B classics. Then, let your guests sing their hearts out!
Trivia Quiz
Prepare a trivia quiz about the 80 year old's life and have guests compete to see who knows them best. You can even make it more challenging by asking questions about their childhood or early adulthood!
Joke Telling
Have each guest write down a joke on a slip of paper, fold it up, and put it into a jar or hat. Then have someone draw jokes randomly out of the jar and read them aloud for everyone to hear! Whoever submitted the funniest joke wins a prize!
Cookie Decorating
This activity is both fun and delicious! Provide each guest with pre-made sugar cookies and an array of icing colors, sprinkles, etc. Let them get creative and decorate their own cookie however they like! The best part is they get to eat their creation when they're done!
Shuffleboard
This classic game is not just for the seniors! Set up a shuffleboard in your backyard or have everyone gather around an indoor tabletop version. See who can get the closest to the end without going over and win a prize!
Photo booth
Set up a photo booth with props like hats, wigs, glasses, etc. for guests to dress up in before taking photos with friends or family members! You can even create a photo album as a gift that captures all the fun memories from their special day.
Printable Games for 80th Birthday Party
There’s nothing quite like a special milestone celebration to remind us of the people we love, and an 80th birthday is no exception! To make it truly special and memorable, printable games are the perfect party accessory- they allow for some fun and lighthearted moments that will bring smiles to all in attendance.
Affordable, quick and easy to download and print, there are a wide range of games just perfect for entertaining your guests at the 80th Birthday Party.
If you are having a tea party themed event, these Tea Party Games would be a great choice. With activities such as Teacup Stacking and “Guess the Tea” guests will be sure to have a blast!
Or for an activity that’s both funny and educational you can print out some of these Trivia Questions so your birthday honoree and their fellow seniors can test their knowledge on everything from pop culture to history.
For those looking for a more easy-going activity, print out the “Older or Younger” game and have your guests try to guess if the guest of honor is older or younger than the items on the list. Things such as Cable TV, Velcro and Sliced bread!
And no 80th birthday party would be complete without some classic games like Bingo. This fun icebreaker bingo game will get your guests mingling while they try to find people that match the phrase on each square. See who can be the first to get 5 in a row!
These are just some ideas to get you started – there are endless possibilities when it comes to games that can be tailored specifically for your elderly loved ones! Whatever games you choose, just remember that the key ingredient for success is lots of laughter – so don't take things too seriously and have fun!
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