PARLOR GAMES
1. FIND YOUR PACK!
Objective:
Players must find their group (“pack”) by making the sound of the animal assigned to them — no talking
allowed, just animal noises.
Participants:
At least 4-5 groups.
Every group must consist 7 players.
Game Mechanics:
Preparation:
Write down animal names on slips of paper.
Fold the papers and mix them up in a box or container.
Each player picks one slip of paper only.
Instructions:
Once the game starts, players must COVER THEIR EYES by FACEMASK or BLINDFOLD
and find their fellow animals by: Making their animal’s sound loudly and listening for
others making the same sound.
Winning:
When a player finds someone making the same sound, they stay together and continue calling
out until the whole pack is complete.
The first pack to fully assemble wins!
2. BALLOON & T-SHIRT RELAY
Objective:
Each player must run to the far end where the balloon and t-shirt is placed, players must keep a balloon
in the air while wearing and removing a T-shirt, then run back and tag the next teammate. First team to
finish wins!
Participants:
2-3 teams.
6 players per team.
Materials Needed:
1 oversized T-shirt per team
1 balloon per team
Start line and clear open space.
Game Mechanics:
Game Play:
Teams line up behind the start line.
On the “GO!” signal:
Player throws the balloon up into the air
While keeping the balloon from touching the ground, they must:
- Wear the T-shirt
- Then remove the T-shirt again — still keeping the balloon up!
- Once done, they run back to the line, tag the next player, who repeats the process.
(note: it’s okay that the balloon will touch the floor when they tag the next player.)
End of Game:
The first team to have all members complete the task properly and sit down after the last turn wins.
Rules:
- The balloon must stay in the air the whole time. If it touches the ground:
The player must return to the starting point and repeat their turn.
- The T-shirt must be fully worn (head and arms in) and fully removed.
- Only the current player is allowed to touch their balloon and shirt.
- No catching or holding the balloon — tapping only is allowed.
3. EGG RELAY
Objective:
Pairs must toss and catch a raw egg using towels, taking turns while moving forward around a chair.
The goal is to reach the finish line without breaking the egg.
Participants:
4 teams. (depends)
4 players per team
Divided into 2 pairs (Pair 1 and Pair 2)
Materials Need:
1 raw egg per team
2 towels per team (one per pair)
1 chair placed at a distance (as the turning point)
Game Mechanics:
Formation:
Each team forms a line with:
Pair 1 holding a towel together
Pair 2 a few steps ahead, also holding their towel
Each team is made up of:
- Pair 1 (first throwers)
- Pair 2 (first catchers)
A chair is placed several meters in front of the teams.
Gameplay:
On "GO!", Pair 1 tosses the egg using their towel to Pair 2.
Pair 2 catches the egg in their towel and takes a few steps forward.
Then Pair 2 tosses the egg back to Pair 1, who also steps forward after the catch.
This process continues alternately, with each pair tossing and catching, slowly moving forward.
When the team reaches the chair, the last pair must go around it with the egg, then continue
tossing back-and-forth toward the finish line.
Once they cross the final line (or return to starting point), the game ends.
Winning:
- First team to complete the course and finish with the egg still unbroken wins.
Rules:
- Only towels can be used to toss or catch the egg — no hands!
- If the egg drops but doesn't break, they must restart from the last successful toss.
- If the egg breaks, the team is either out or restarts depending on the rules set by the host.
- Pairs must take turns — no skipping a throw or catch.
