70's Disco Party Games

Trivia

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  Make up or download trivia questions from the 70s from sites like http://quiz.ivillage.com/entertainment/tests/70sTV.htm.

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  Print out sheets of trivia questions--one set for each guest.

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  Give one copy to each guest as they arrive to get them in the 70s mood.

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  Have them answer the questions. Then score them and announce the winner.

• 5

  Play again, only this time ask questions over a microphone while guests are dancing to 70s music. The first guests to get to the microphone with the correct answers win.

"Twister"

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  Spread the "Twister" mat on the floor.

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  Have players take off their shoes. You can anchor the mat corners with shoes.

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  Choose one person as the referee.

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  Have the referee spin the spinner and call out body parts and colors.

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  Players take turns having to place the called-out body part on a vacant color circle the referee calls. If another player is already on that color, she must move to a different circle of that color.

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  If a player falls or touches the mat with an elbow or knee, he's out.

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  The last player left is the winner.

"Pet Rock"

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  Let each guest choose a smooth rock to be his pet.

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  Have guests glue two google eyes on their rocks.

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  Have them draw on their rocks with permanent markers or embellish them with material scraps.

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  Have each guest name her rock.

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  Give each guest a "Pet Rock" manual (you can print one from several online sites).

Costume Contest

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  Before the party, let everyone know you're going to have a costume contest, so everyone should bring some clothes (or make some) that represent the 70s.

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  Designate three judges.

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  Have guests line up and parade one by one in front of the judges.

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  Judges deliberate and choose a winner.