03, 2023
Wondering how to throw the ultimate slumber party?
Start with these sleepover games to get the party started.
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Throwing the ultimate girls sleepover is an overwhelming ask.
How can you throw a party when youre not even invited?
The answer: sleepover games.
Then keep your fingers crossed that everyone falls asleep.
Truth or Dare
Truth or dare: Its a classic for a reason.
Would You Rather?
Here is another equipment-free sleepover game that can entertain kids of all ages.
Its a great option for friends who havent spent much time together yet.
Set out somekids snacksand let them chat away.
Have some loose-leaf paper and a pencil?
Your daughter can relive your glory days with a few rounds of M.A.S.H.
Look for a free printable online or go old-school and make your own.
at the top of the paper and list your categories.
Then sit back as the girls find out their fortunes.
Dont forget to look at our ultimatesleepover checklistand here arethings to do at a sleepover.
Have the kids set up their sleeping bags in a large circle and pump up the tunes.
Dont be surprised when everyones competitive sides come out.
After the game, let the girls cool down with a funpunch recipe.
Scavenger Hunt
Looking for more of a structured activity?
Take back control of slumber party madness by creating an activity for them.
Then welcome them back with a delicious,kid-friendly dinnerand a movie.
Twister
Need a quick activity to get the sleepover fun started?
Set out a game ofTwister, and let the colorful dots do their magic.
The girls can take turns spinning and announcing each move.
And once theyre tired of turning their bodies into pretzels, set out somechewy soft pretzelsfor an on-theme treat.
Theyre also a nice way to wind down the sleepover energy.
Serve somemini smoresto really get the campfire vibes goingno campfire necessary.
Sardines
Even the older kids love hide and seek, especially with this silly slumber party game.
To play sardines, have the kids choose one player to hide.
Then the rest of the group searches for her.
Then its on to the nextparty game!
For the ones who enjoy some friendly competition, set out supplies for a minute-to-win-it game.
This could include plastic cups, popsicle sticks or any small objects that can be stacked.
Then set the timer for 60 seconds and challenge them to a building competition.
Freeze Dance
Need to wear out some sugared-up tweens?
Your guests can take turns being the DJ.
Who Am I?
Does your daughter have a new group of friends?
Try the who am I game to break the ice and help everyone get to know each other.
Then mix up the sheets of paper and ask the girls to take turns reading and guessing.
Need another icebreaker for new friends?
Let your guests take over the kitchen andmake their own pizzas.
Heads Up
Heads Up is a fun game for just about anywhere.
Simplydownload the app,purchase the gameor make your own themed cards.
Pictionary
Have some quieter guests at your sleepover?
They may not love freeze dance and Twister but could excel at a different key in of activity.
like the budding artists of the group with a game ofPictionary.
You could buy the board game or simply write down clues on slips of paper.
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