25 Best Sleepover Party Games That Kids Will Love
These slumber party games are fun for all children, from kids to tweens to teens.
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Few things in a child’s life are more exciting than a good old-fashioned slumber party. Sleepovers are a rite of passage for many children, and a timeless tradition that fosters closeness and bonding between friends, classmates, or cousins. And there are plenty of reasons for parents to love sleepovers too. Did you know that spending even one night away from home can help children learn important life skills by taking them out of their comfort zone and encouraging independence, growth, and maturing? Kids inherently love sleepovers because they tend to mean special treats, extended bedtimes, and extra playtime with their best pals. But if you want to throw a truly unforgettable sleepover, you might have to think outside the box. Go beyond the traditional pillow fights and Truth or Dare with this fun list of the best sleepover party games for kids to play. The early evening is best for active fun, like outdoor sports or a backyard scavenger hunt. But indoor sleepover games can be just as fun. From Spin the Nail Polish to musical sleeping bags, to emoji bingo and more, these clever ideas are sure to make your child’s slumber party a dream come true. (Check out our best indoor activities for kids too!)
Spin the Nail Polish
As a parent, you may not be ready for your child to play Spin the Bottle. But there’s nothing to fear with this fun game that puts a clever twist on nail painting.
Get the tutorial at One Creative Mommy.
Musical Sleeping Bags
This sleepover-themed take on musical chairs is the perfect game for a big group. Gather the kids’ sleeping bags, minus one, and arrange them in a circle. Cue the music and let the fun begin!
Get the tutorial at Ultimate Camp Resource.
Sleeping Bag Sack Races
Here’s another fun sleeping bag game that’s sure to be a hit with the little ones. Have the players hop to the finish line in their sleeping bags or wriggle across the floor like worms for the win.
Get the tutorial at Stainmaster.
Jelly Bean Tasting Game
This game is kid-tested, parent-approved. That’s because you can also make it a science project of sorts, by teaching kids about how the senses work together and how much taste is influenced by other sensory information.
Get the tutorial at Dreamcatcher Sleepovers.
Foam Sticker Game
What child doesn’t love stickers?! Have the kids make their own crowns from foam paper, and then take turns rolling the dice and collecting foam stickers to decorate their crowns.
Get the tutorial at Happily Ever Mom.
Hula Blockers
To play, each child stands in a hula hoop and attempts to toss a bean bag into their friends’ hoops. Kids will love chanting " Hu-la Block-ers, Hu-la Block-ers" as they try to block the bean bag from landing inside their hoops.
Get the tutorial at Come Together Kids.
Fact or Fiction?
Children and tweens will love learning more about their friends with the help of this fun guessing game. To play, each child presents a statement that is either a surprising but true fact about themselves or a lie about themselves that they think others might believe. Then the other players vote on whether it’s fact or fiction.
Get the tutorial at Mom of Six.
Blindfolded Makeovers
Makeovers never looked so silly! Have the kids wear blindfolds while they put makeup on each other. Award a prize to whichever child gives the least messy makeover.
Get the tutorial at Brassy Apple.
Giant Board Games
For a larger than life sleepover, try supersizing your kids’ favorite board games, like Connect Four or tic-tac-toe. These giant games are easy to create using paper plates and tablecloths.
Get the tutorial at A Girl and a Glue Gun.
Toilet Paper Mummy Game
To play, divide the children into teams and tell them to choose one person to wrap up as a toilet paper mummy. The first team to completely cover their mummy wins!
Get the tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts.
Emoji Bingo
The classic game of Bingo is even more fun with emojis! Catch My Party has a free printable version of the game with cards and instructions. For a sweet touch, use M&Ms or other candies as markers.
Get the tutorial at Catch My Party.
Treasure Hunt
Plan an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt that will delight kids of all ages. There are many different types of scavenger or treasure hunts to explore. We love this free printable nature hunt guide from The Measured Mom.
Get the tutorial at The Measured Mom.
DIY Memory Game
This game offers a fun way for kids to compete with their friends while flexing their memory muscles in the process. Oh Joy! has an easy DIY tutorial that allows you to tailor the game to whatever your child and their friends are currently loving and their appropriate age.
Get the tutorial at Oh Joy!
DIY Yahtzee Friends Game
Personalize a favorite board game like Yahtzee by incorporating photos of your child and their friends. The kids will love seeing their faces on oversized wooden dice!
Get the tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks.
DIY Obstacle Course
For a fun outdoor activity, set up a DIY obstacle course for kids in your backyard. You can use plumbing pipe and colorful tape to build a set of hurdles that are just the right size for the kids.
Get the tutorial at Molly Moo Crafts.
DIY Shut the Box Game
This DIY Shut the Box game is as exciting to play as it is pretty to look at. An easy-to-learn counting game, it’s also a great way for kids to practice basic math skills while having fun with their friends.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Hot Potato Surprise Game
This new-and-improved version of hot potato involves a pretty paper mache potato filled with candy or prizes. Best of all, there are no losers in this game: Each player gets to take a piece of candy out before leaving the circle.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
The Withered Corpse Game
This guessing game is usually intended for Halloween night but we think it would be perfect for a spooky slumber party activity. In a darkened room, pass around cups filled with “body parts” (a squishy tomato for brains, frozen peeled grapes for eyes, etc.) and let the kids guess what they think is really in each cup.
Get the tutorial at American Folklore.
Paper Fortune Teller Game
Origami fortune tellers, a.k.a. cootie catchers, are a fun way for kids to make predictions about the future—kind of like their very own paper Magic 8-Balls. Crafting this classic kids game is now easier than ever thanks to these step-by-step instructions at Skip to My Lou.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
Indoor Puddle Jump
This indoor game combines two of kids’ greatest loves: playing pretend and puddles! Let the kids slip into their rain boots and raincoats and hop their way through indoor “puddles” made from soft craft foam.
Get the tutorial at Melissa & Doug.
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