20 Party Games from Around the World for an Unforgettable Party
Introduction
Party games are a central part of celebrations all over the world, helping to break the ice and create memorable moments. Whether it's a birthday party, wedding or a corporate event, the right game can make all the difference. Here is a list of 20 party games from different cultures that will take your next party to a new level.
1. Piñata (Mexico)
Piñata är en traditionell mexikansk lek där en dekorerad behållare fylld med godis och små leksaker hängs upp och deltagarna turas om att slå på den med en pinne tills den bryts och innehållet faller ut.
- How you play: Blindfold the player, spin them around a few times, and have them try to break the piñata.
2. Mölkky (Finland)
Mölkky is a Finnish throwing game where players use a throwing stick to knock down wooden pegs numbered 1-12.
- How you play: The first to reach exactly 50 points without going over wins.
3. Musical Chairs (USA)
Den klassiska leken musical chairs går ut på att deltagarna cirkulerar runt stolar medan musiken spelar och måste hitta en stol när musiken stannar.
- How you play: Remove a chair each round so that a player is eliminated every time the music stops.
4. Lotería (Mexiko)
Lotería is a Mexican bingo-like game where players mark pictures on their playing cards instead of numbers.
- How you play: A leader draws cards from a pile and calls out the pictures until someone gets a full row.
5. Sack Race (Sweden)
A Sack Race is a traditional Swedish game where participants jump to the finish line while standing in a sack.
- How you play: The first to jump over the finish line wins.
6. Limbo (Karibien)
Limbo är en karibisk lek där deltagarna måste böja sig bakåt och gå under en pinne utan att röra vid den.
- How you play: The stick is lowered each round until only one person remains.
7. Egg and Spoon Race (Great Britain)
A game where participants balance an egg on a spoon and compete against each other.
- How you play: The first to reach the finish line without dropping the egg wins.
8. Pass the Parcel (Great Britain)
A lek där en inpackad present skickas runt medan musiken spelar, och när musiken stannar får den som håller presenten att ta bort ett lager av omslaget.
- How you play: Continue until the gift is completely unwrapped and the winner gets to keep it.
9. Three-Legged Race (USA)
Two people tie one of their legs together and race against other pairs to the finish line.
- How you play: The fastest duo wins.
10. Spadeball (Finland)
En finsk lek som innebär att man slår en boll med en stekspade för att slå ut fiendens mål.
- How you play: Whoever scores the most goals wins.
11. Karaoke (Japan)
Karaoke är en japansk lek där deltagarna sjunger med till populära låtar.
- How you play: Choose a song, sing and have fun!
12. Cake Contest (USA)
A competitive game where participants compete to eat a pie as quickly as possible without using their hands.
- How you play: The first person to eat the whole pie wins.
13. ”Mumie” Leken (USA)
A game where participants compete to wrap a person in toilet paper as quickly as possible to make them look like a mummy.
- How you play: The fastest and most complete mummy wins.
14. Petanque (France)
Petanque is a French throwing game where players try to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball.
- How you play: The player with the most balls closest to the wooden ball at the end wins.
15. Kubb (Sweden)
A classic Swedish game where players use throwing sticks to knock down wooden blocks.
- How you play: Knock down all the opponent's blocks before knocking down the king to win.
16. Paper Dance (Philippines)
A Filipino game where couples dance on a piece of paper that folds smaller each round.
- How you play: The couple that still dances on the paper without falling off wins.
17. Kandama (Japan)
A Japanese game where the player tries to get a ball to land on different parts of a wooden toy.
- How you play: Whoever succeeds in the most tricks wins.
18. Hula Hoop Competition (USA)
A game where participants compete to keep a hula hoop spinning around their waist for as long as possible.
- How you play: Whoever keeps the ring spinning the longest wins.
19. Marbles (Egypt)
An ancient Egyptian game where players try to knock each other's marbles out of a circle.
- How you play: Whoever knocks out the most marbles wins.
20. Tug of War (Greece)
A klassisk grekisk lek där två lag drar i motsatta ändar av ett rep.
- How you play: The team that drags the opponents over a marked line wins.
Tips for Including Party Games in Your Next Party
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respektera de kulturella traditioner som leken kommer ifrån och välj leker som passar din publik.
- Age consideration: Se till att lekerna är lämpliga för åldersgruppen på din fest.
- Clarify Rules: Förklara reglerna tydligt innan leken börjar för att undvika förvirring.
Personal Stories
Att ha Mölkky på vår corporate event var en sådan hit! Det var roligt för alla åldrar och verkligen bröt isen.” – Sara, HR-chef
”Vår bröllopsmottagning blev ännu mer minnesvärd med en piñata fylld med små presenter för våra gäster.” – Johan och Maria, Brudpar
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