Active Games:
* Scavenger Hunt: Tailor the clues to your teen's interests (music, movies, video games).
* Human Knot: Have everyone stand in a circle and grab the hands of two different people. The goal is to untangle the knot without letting go of anyone's hands.
* Minute to Win It Challenges: Find some easy and quick challenges, like stacking cups, rolling a ball into a bucket, or trying to eat a donut hanging from a string.
* Relay Races: Create some age-appropriate relay races with fun twists, like carrying water balloons on a spoon or passing a balloon between your legs.
* Dance Party: Turn up the music and let everyone dance! You can even play some fun dance games, like musical chairs or freeze dance.
Creative Games:
* Charades with a Twist: Instead of acting out words, have them act out movie titles, songs, or video game characters.
* DIY Tie-Dye: Get plain white shirts and let everyone personalize them with tie-dye.
* Photo Booth Fun: Set up a fun photo booth with props and backdrops. Encourage guests to take silly pictures with their friends.
* Lip Sync Battle: Let guests pick their favorite songs and create a lip sync performance. Vote on the best performance.
Classic Games with a Twist:
* Truth or Dare: Make the dares more age-appropriate and creative.
* Two Truths and a Lie: Have guests tell two truths and a lie about themselves. See if others can guess which one is the lie.
* Bingo: Create custom bingo cards with pictures or words related to the birthday person's interests.
Remember to:
* Keep it age-appropriate: Consider what your teen and their friends enjoy.
* Have prizes: Small prizes for winners can add excitement.
* Plan for variety: Mix active games with creative or more relaxing games to keep everyone entertained.
* Be flexible: Let the guests guide the fun, but have a few backup plans in case of low participation.
Bonus Tip: Create a playlist of fun music that everyone can enjoy!