Hobbies And Interests
Balloon Warfare
Balloons are the only items needed for the Balloon Warfare game. Divide players into two groups: Team A and Team B. Sit the teams on the floor so that each member of Team A faces a member of Team B. There should be a space of about 4 feet between Team A and Team B's line. Make Team A the attacking team and Team B the defending team. The game's object is for the attacking team to hit a balloon so that it lands behind the defending team. The defending team can prevent this from happening by hitting the balloon away from them. All team members can bend backward, but they are not allowed to raise their buttocks off the floor. To make the game somewhat more challenging, or if you are playing with a lot of teenagers, you can add more balloons. Game time can range anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, or as long as the game is enjoyable.
Capture the Flag
Players in Capture the Flag need plenty of space to move around, so this game should be played outdoors in a large backyard or a grass field. Divide the participating teenagers into two even teams, and give each team a flag of a different color. The flag can be anything from a bandanna to a napkin--any flag or paper-like item will do. Instruct each team to mark off a territory to call its own and place its team flag in this territory. The object of the game is for one team to sneak into the other team's territory and steal its flag. Upon doing so, the flag has to be brought to the stealing team's territory. Whichever team does this first wins. When trying to steal the flag, members risk getting ''thrown in jail'' by getting tagged by the other team members. To get back into the game, the ''jailed'' team member will have to wait until he's tagged by one of his own team members. If you have a lot of teenagers wanting to participate, you can even make three or four teams. This makes the game even more challenging.
Egg Toss
In the Egg Toss game, teens pair up in teams of two, and each team is given an egg. The eggs can be uncooked, which will add to the excitement of the game, but if you want to prevent a huge mess, use hard-boiled eggs instead. Place teens facing each other about 4 feet apart. The object of the game is for one teen in each pair to toss the egg to her partner while keeping the egg intact. When one toss is completed successfully, both players take a step backward, which will increase the egg-tossing distance. The teen in each pair that breaks the egg first loses. This game can also be played by going up against another team. It all depends on how many people you have to play with. According to the Kid's Party Cabin website, you will need a lot of eggs to keep this game going. If you don't have any eggs lying around, water balloons are another option.