Please find below a selection of my favorite very noisy and still free graduation party games.
Limbo (suitable for all ages)
This is a good one of the free graduation party games for the garden. Play some fun music while your friends stand in line waiting to bend backwards low enough to fit under the limbo stick (broom handle, yardstick, etc.). In order to win, the limbo master must not touch the stick or fall on the floor while limboing under the stick (which is usually held by 2 people).
Key and String (suitable for all ages)
This is one my mum showed me as a child and I've played it countless times since then. It's an absolute hoot! What you do is get two rows of people preferably in alternate boy, girl order and you need 2 rolls of string, each with a key tied to the end. The object of the game is for the string to go up (underneath the clothes) of one person and then down (underneath the clothes) of the next person and so on until everyone is threaded together. The first team to complete this challenge wins. You can also reverse it and see which team is unthreaded first. Watching someone trying to work a key up their trouser leg is hilarious. Similarly, watching girls trying to maintain their modesty while wearing a dress or skirt and the string is tightening is equally side-splitting.So simple and so much fun.
Spot The Leader (suitable for ages 6 and up)
One person leaves the room and is the guesser. Choose one person to lead the others clapping or dancing. Put on some music. The leader must regularly change the rhythm and which body part they clap against. The others must follow. The guesser comes back in and tries to guess who is leading the clapping.
Chopstick Race (suitable for ages 5 and up)
An individual style graduation party games. Give each person 10 pieces of candy or rice. Also a bowl and a pair of chopsticks. The object is to get the candy or rice into the bowl individually. First person to complete gets a prize!
Eat The Chocolate (suitable for ages 9 and up)
This is a lively one of the graduation party games. In the middle of the guests place a large bar of chocolate on a plate, a knife and fork, hat, gloves and scarf. Taking it in turns, each guest rolls the dice. If a guest gets a six they have to put the clothes on as fast as possible and start eating the chocolate with the knife and fork. Keep eating till the next person gets a six then take the clothes off for them to dress up and eat as much chocolate as they can. If the number of guests is large you can split the group into teams of say 8 to 10 with their own chocolate and clothes.
Spin The Wheel (suitable for all ages)
Borrow one of those wheels of fortune and fill in the prizes you have on the wheel. That will include no prize and a forfeit if you want. Arrange the right person to host the game and get the audience participating madly.
Coconut Shy (suitable for older ages)
In an outdoor area set up a coconut shy. This will need holders for the coconuts. You could of course just balance the coconuts on a ledge. You can decorate the coconuts in the theme of your party which may just mean using the graduate's photo. Just supply balls to throw and set up a line say 4 or 5 feet away.
Bobbing For Apples (suitable for older ages)
Bobbing for apples is one of the better graduation party games. Set up a large pail filled with water and enough apples to cover the surface. Lay out plenty of towels. The guests using only their teeth must try and get an apple out of the pail. Usually hilarious and very messy!.
Octopus Tag (suitable for older ages)
This is one of te graduation party games where no one is out! A first person is chosen who is the octopus. The rest of the group are the fish. Each person tagged joins the octopus. Play continues until there is one fish left.
Stocks (suitable for older ages)
Set up old fashioned stocks with holes for the arms to 'lock' the unfortunate volunteers in. They should be seated. Then set up a line about 6 feet away and let the guests throw wet sponges at them.
Talent Spots (suitable for older ages)
As a break from the normal graduation party games a talent spot lets everyone get a drink and watch the entertainment. Set aside a stage with lighting if possible with music pre arranged to suit the act. You can ask the guests to prepare something in the party invitations and give them a theme if you wish. For example you could allow them to do anything, be a ringmaster or clown for a circus party, sing mambo no. 5 at a Mardi Gras party, sing backwards, act out a script for a hollywood theme or tell jokes.
Blow Fish (or Ships) (suitable for all ages)
Arrange a pail with water. Also straws and either small boats which float in the water, or fish. Set up the players in two's who play against each other. The object of the game is to blow the boat to your opponents side. The players can get very wet, so remember to set out towels.
Goldfish Bowls (suitable for all ages)
Arrange say 10 goldfish bowls together on a table. Have balls which fit into the goldfish bowls but they are not too small. The object of this one of the graduation party games is for the players to stand behind a line and throw the balls into the goldfish bowls. Have prizes for the best.
Horseshoe Pitch (suitable for all ages)
Put a stake in the ground and have the contestants stand say 6 to 12 feet away depending on their age. Give each player some horseshoe to throw at the stake, the nearest wins. You can use balls if need be.
Jump Rope (suitable for all ages)
With some jump ropes, just have the guests play jump rope with the guest jumping for the most jumps the winner.
Sing A Long (suitable for all ages)
In a 'camp fire' style have the guests sing some classic songs in unison. A great effect.
Dance Competition (suitable for all ages)
Arrange a dance floor. Also have music in keeping with the party theme. Guests have to dance with a judge eliminating people as the music goes on. The last couple or person still on the floor wins. Good fun graduation party games.
Hire Equipment (suitable for all ages)
Graduation party games can be determined by the equipment you have. Consider hiring a Buckaroo, Fastest draw game, trampoline or golf game.
Name That Tune (suitable for all ages)
Set up music on a cd. Ask players how many notes they need to hear to name the tune. Play they number of notes and see if they get it right. This can make highly competitive graduation party games.
Blindfold Games (suitable for all ages)
There are two graduation party games in this category.Arrange an obstacle course which a guest guided by a partner must negotiate.Put various objects in a box. The guest must identify them by touch alone. For older players you can set the scene by claiming to have horrible things in the box. Touching half a tomato can set their imagination running wild.
Blindfold Cottonball Game
Set out 2 fishbowls. One is filled with cottonballs. Each guest must transfer the cotton balls from one bowl to the other using a spoon. The catch is they wear a blindfold.
Ice Cube Race
Fill a lrage bowl with water and add a top layer of ice cubes. Guests must get ice cubes out of the bowl using their feet only.
Ice Cream Race
Give each guest a bowl of ice cream. They must finish the ice cream using no hands.
Boogle
Find as many 3 or more letter words as you can in one minute from a prepared list of letters.
Mad Painting
Have each guest wear a pair of large gloves. Give them paints, brushes and paper. have them paint their own masterpiece. Judge who has the best one.
Chocolate Eating
Give each guest a large pair of gloves, and a knife and fork. Also they get a bar of chocolate. They have to eat as much chocolate as they can in 2 minutes using only the knife and fork.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Graduation Party Games Icebreakers
Please find below a selection of my favourite free graduation party games that are real ice breakers.
Icebreakers are a great way for everyone to meet, it also allows a calm start to the party until everyone arrives. Guests do not need to stand around waiting for the graduation party games to start.
Guess Who (Suitable for all ages)
Place the name of a teacher on a sticky label. When a guest comes in, stick it on their back. They have to ask other guests yes or no questions about the teacher and guess who it is by the end of the night.
Musical Partners (Suitable for all ages)
This is one of the best graduation party games you can do to get everyone up dancing. Start with one couple on the dance floor. Stop the music and the couple have to split and select someone else to dance with. Simply repeat this until the dance floor is full.
Match of the Year (Suitable for all ages)
This is one of the more appropriate free graduation party games. What you do is try arranging lots of pictures of the grad at various periods throughout their school years on a table. You could turn this into a competition by asking guests to specify which photo belongs to which year.
Rogue’s Gallery (Suitable for all ages)
Set up a table with paper, crayons, pencils and pens. Everyone has to draw a picture of themselves and write their name at the bottom. When they are finished they are pinned on a board. Everyone gets a prize. I can still remember my granny’s self-portrait – it was a real hoot.
Famous Person
Each person must act like a famous person and the other guests must guess who they are.
Icebreakers are a great way for everyone to meet, it also allows a calm start to the party until everyone arrives. Guests do not need to stand around waiting for the graduation party games to start.
Guess Who (Suitable for all ages)
Place the name of a teacher on a sticky label. When a guest comes in, stick it on their back. They have to ask other guests yes or no questions about the teacher and guess who it is by the end of the night.
Musical Partners (Suitable for all ages)
This is one of the best graduation party games you can do to get everyone up dancing. Start with one couple on the dance floor. Stop the music and the couple have to split and select someone else to dance with. Simply repeat this until the dance floor is full.
Match of the Year (Suitable for all ages)
This is one of the more appropriate free graduation party games. What you do is try arranging lots of pictures of the grad at various periods throughout their school years on a table. You could turn this into a competition by asking guests to specify which photo belongs to which year.
Rogue’s Gallery (Suitable for all ages)
Set up a table with paper, crayons, pencils and pens. Everyone has to draw a picture of themselves and write their name at the bottom. When they are finished they are pinned on a board. Everyone gets a prize. I can still remember my granny’s self-portrait – it was a real hoot.
Famous Person
Each person must act like a famous person and the other guests must guess who they are.
Graduation Parties Tricks and Tips
Tricks and Tips for Graduation Parties
First and foremost, make your gift list with these graduation gift suggestions.
Make invitations into little diplomas. Use a calligraphy pen to script the invitation, roll the paper up and tie with a colored ribbon.
Give each guest a white t-shirt and set out permanent markers so that they can sign each other's shirts. They may not want to have the shirts on when signing if the markers bleed through the shirt on to their clothes.
Make a time capsule. Have each person bring something that has to do with their years in high school. Place this in a box and give to someone for safe keeping until their ten year reunion.
Play pin the mustache on the teacher. Blow up a picture from the year book of one of the teachers, your teen will give you an idea of which one.
Make mustaches out of cut out black construction paper. Place tape on the back of each mustache. Then the game proceeds just like pin the tail on the donkey.
If it's hot outside, a water balloon toss is always fun, (played just like and egg toss but not as messy). Choose the balloon colors to match the school colors.
Have a sign in board. You can use a large scroll to keep the diploma theme or place pictures of as many of the classmates as you can find around the edges of a large poster board.
Place the name of a teacher on a sticky label. When a guest comes in, stick it on their back. They have to ask other guests yes or no questions about the teacher and guess who it is by the end of the night.
Have a memory note station. Set up "note boxes" for each guest, and paper and pens to write notes to each other. The teens can write their memories of the other person down and stick it in their friend's box.
Food, food, food!! Graduation cupcakes are a must. More graduation themed recipes.
Video tape the party! Place the video camera on a tripod and just let it roll.
Don't try to have too many activities. Teens love to just get together, talk and listen to music.
First and foremost, make your gift list with these graduation gift suggestions.
Make invitations into little diplomas. Use a calligraphy pen to script the invitation, roll the paper up and tie with a colored ribbon.
Give each guest a white t-shirt and set out permanent markers so that they can sign each other's shirts. They may not want to have the shirts on when signing if the markers bleed through the shirt on to their clothes.
Make a time capsule. Have each person bring something that has to do with their years in high school. Place this in a box and give to someone for safe keeping until their ten year reunion.
Play pin the mustache on the teacher. Blow up a picture from the year book of one of the teachers, your teen will give you an idea of which one.
Make mustaches out of cut out black construction paper. Place tape on the back of each mustache. Then the game proceeds just like pin the tail on the donkey.
If it's hot outside, a water balloon toss is always fun, (played just like and egg toss but not as messy). Choose the balloon colors to match the school colors.
Have a sign in board. You can use a large scroll to keep the diploma theme or place pictures of as many of the classmates as you can find around the edges of a large poster board.
Place the name of a teacher on a sticky label. When a guest comes in, stick it on their back. They have to ask other guests yes or no questions about the teacher and guess who it is by the end of the night.
Have a memory note station. Set up "note boxes" for each guest, and paper and pens to write notes to each other. The teens can write their memories of the other person down and stick it in their friend's box.
Food, food, food!! Graduation cupcakes are a must. More graduation themed recipes.
Video tape the party! Place the video camera on a tripod and just let it roll.
Don't try to have too many activities. Teens love to just get together, talk and listen to music.
Fun Ideas and Graduation Party
Fun Ideas and Graduation Party Planning Resources
You can give your high school or college graduate a party that will be the highlight of his/her achievement. Whether it’s a small get together or a large party, its success is in the planning. Here is what you will want to do to make your graduation party memorable for your teen – includes links to more resources. Be sure to read through the planner before beginning, many things coincide depending on your basic decisions.
Make the basic decisions. Are you planning a large graduation party or a small dinner? What does your child want? These questions need answered before you begin to plan anything else.
Set a date and time for the graduation party. This can be harder than you think and should coordinate so that the most people can attend. Write down a few options and start calling those you would like to see come. Narrow down your choices until you have a date that suits the most people.
Plan your graduation party budget. Begin by deciding how much you can spend and then check around for prices of different things you would like to have or do. Write it all down! It is important that you not try to keep all of this in your head as you may forget an important bill. You also want to focus on the event instead of its price tag.
Find a place to have the graduation party. If you are going to use a hall, park or restaurant, you’ll need to begin planning this while you’re picking a date. If you are going to use your home, jot down things you will need to rent like a tent or coffee machine.
Determine your guest list. The size of your event will help with this. Your graduate will need to sit down with you and make a list of friends. Be prepared! He/she will most likely change this list many times.
Choose a fun theme. While the overall theme will be the graduation, you’ll need more than that to pull your party together. A theme for a graduation party can be as simple as the school colors or as detailed as the graduates college major. Choosing a theme will help you purchase supplies and decide on menus.
Purchase graduation party supplies. Paper products, decorations and invitations (free printable graduation invitations), are just a few of the things you’ll need for the party. Be sure to price out these things and write them down on your budget.
Decide on the menu. Will you be having a caterer make the food or will you be doing it? Either way, you’ll need to decide if you are serving a meal or just finger foods. Here is a list of graduation party recipes and there are all kinds of party recipes on our recipes for kids index.
Get some help for party day. Whether it’s a sibling, spouse or hired helper, you will need lots of help on the day of the party. This is your child’s graduation party, you need to have time to enjoy the event as well. So I will repeat: Do not take on all of the responsibilities yourself.
You can give your high school or college graduate a party that will be the highlight of his/her achievement. Whether it’s a small get together or a large party, its success is in the planning. Here is what you will want to do to make your graduation party memorable for your teen – includes links to more resources. Be sure to read through the planner before beginning, many things coincide depending on your basic decisions.
Make the basic decisions. Are you planning a large graduation party or a small dinner? What does your child want? These questions need answered before you begin to plan anything else.
Set a date and time for the graduation party. This can be harder than you think and should coordinate so that the most people can attend. Write down a few options and start calling those you would like to see come. Narrow down your choices until you have a date that suits the most people.
Plan your graduation party budget. Begin by deciding how much you can spend and then check around for prices of different things you would like to have or do. Write it all down! It is important that you not try to keep all of this in your head as you may forget an important bill. You also want to focus on the event instead of its price tag.
Find a place to have the graduation party. If you are going to use a hall, park or restaurant, you’ll need to begin planning this while you’re picking a date. If you are going to use your home, jot down things you will need to rent like a tent or coffee machine.
Determine your guest list. The size of your event will help with this. Your graduate will need to sit down with you and make a list of friends. Be prepared! He/she will most likely change this list many times.
Choose a fun theme. While the overall theme will be the graduation, you’ll need more than that to pull your party together. A theme for a graduation party can be as simple as the school colors or as detailed as the graduates college major. Choosing a theme will help you purchase supplies and decide on menus.
Purchase graduation party supplies. Paper products, decorations and invitations (free printable graduation invitations), are just a few of the things you’ll need for the party. Be sure to price out these things and write them down on your budget.
Decide on the menu. Will you be having a caterer make the food or will you be doing it? Either way, you’ll need to decide if you are serving a meal or just finger foods. Here is a list of graduation party recipes and there are all kinds of party recipes on our recipes for kids index.
Get some help for party day. Whether it’s a sibling, spouse or hired helper, you will need lots of help on the day of the party. This is your child’s graduation party, you need to have time to enjoy the event as well. So I will repeat: Do not take on all of the responsibilities yourself.
Create moving xml image gallery with captions
Read moving xml image gallery tutorial to learn how to create moving xml image gallery with captions. It is easy and simple but need a little XML knowledge. If you haven't known about XML , please try another free flash image gallery creator- Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory, which can create various flash gallery without xml skills.
So the tutorial will include two parts:
<photo desc="Beautiflul" url="_pics/1.jpg" />
<photo desc="Beautiflul" url="_pics/1.jpg" />
<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="never" allowNetworking="internal" height="264" width="550" data="http://www.flash-slide-show.com/images/tutorials/flash_banner/banner550.swf">
<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" />
<param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" />
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flash-slide-show.com/images/tutorials/flash_banner/banner550.swf" />
<param name="quality" value="high" />
</object>
Watch the following 3D flash tunnel gallery made by free flash gallery templates. Click the photos to enlarge them and you can also change the background color by click the color board in the bottom.
Created by Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory
Note: If you can't open the summer vacation image gallery, please refresh your browser or wait a litter longer.
Simple steps for making flash image gallery without xml skills:
So the tutorial will include two parts:
- How to make moving xml image gallery with captions
- Another free flash image gallery tutorial without xml skills
Now follow my steps and I am sure the xml image gallery tutorial is easy to pick up.
Step 1: Download free xml image gallery template
Download free xml image gallery template and unzip it. The package should include _pic folder, photo.xml file and polaroid.swf file. Open polaroid.swf file to see the original samples as below picture, you can move the thumbnails in the motherboard by dragging the photos, and double click the photos to enlarge them.Step 2: Add your digital photos to _pic folder
Choose your favorite digital photos to add into _pic folder. There is no quantity limitation and size limitation for digital photos.Step 3: Edit XML file for adding digital photos
Open photos.xml file with a text editor, such as Dreamweaver MX. You will notice that all images are described with the following XML tag. You can place as many images as you want by copy and paste the xml code below and you just need to revise the red photo name to your own photo name.<photo desc="Beautiflul" url="_pics/1.jpg" />
Step 4: Add caption for each photo
Look the xml code again, you can add caption by revise the value of "desc" attribute. Just replace the red words to your own caption for your photos.<photo desc="Beautiflul" url="_pics/1.jpg" />
Step 5: Upload your xml image gallery on website
Copy and past the following HTML code to your website, such as MySpace, Blogger. So long as your website support HTML code, you can put it anywhere as you like. Don't forget to revise the red URL blow to your own URL.<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="never" allowNetworking="internal" height="264" width="550" data="http://www.flash-slide-show.com/images/tutorials/flash_banner/banner550.swf">
<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" />
<param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" />
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flash-slide-show.com/images/tutorials/flash_banner/banner550.swf" />
<param name="quality" value="high" />
</object>
Another Easy Way to Create Flash Gallery without xml skills
Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory is an easy to use flash image gallery creator which can create dynamic image gallery, 3D flash photo gallery, website slideshow without XML or flash skills at all. All the processes are automatically and instantly , you just need to move your fingers to click some buttons in the software.Watch the following 3D flash tunnel gallery made by free flash gallery templates. Click the photos to enlarge them and you can also change the background color by click the color board in the bottom.
Summer vacation image gallery
Created by Wondershare Flash Gallery Factory
Note: If you can't open the summer vacation image gallery, please refresh your browser or wait a litter longer.
Simple steps for making flash image gallery without xml skills:
- Setp 1: Add your digital photos & music to Flash Gallery Factory;
- Setp 2: Choose image gallery template or just custom your own template;
- Setp 3: Ouput and save the gallery as SWF or HTML format.
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