Looking for the best graduation party games and activities to recreate? Here are 30 insanely fun and creative graduation games party activities.
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Throw an epic graduation party that no one will soon forget. I mean, let’s be real, who wants to attend a boring party that has nothing fun to do? I sure wouldn’t. Yes, the food and drinks are all well and good, but we need to include some sort of entertainment to keep the guests occupied and make sure they are having a good time.
I suggest setting up game stations, especially if you are throwing your grad party outdoors. Which I think most people do. If you need some ideas for graduation party games and activities, look no further because this post has got it all.
I’ve gathered 30 insanely fun and engaging graduation party games and activities your guests will absolutely love. From flamingo hoopla to hair brush painting and DIY-ing lippie charms, there is something in here for everyone. Some of these ideas will work best with larger groups, and others are good for when you are just hosting a small gathering with your girlfriends.
Either way, you are sure to find at least a few ideas you love! These fun games and activities will ensure that your guests are having fun and are actually enjoying themselves. Now, let’s take a look at these awesome ideas!
GRADUATION PARTY GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
1. tattoo bar
I am obsessed with tattoo bars. I had it at my graduation party, and it was honestly so much fun. You can go all out with the designs and even get custom-made ones from Etsy.
My favorite thing about temporary tattoos is that you don’t have to worry about getting them removed. If you don’t like a design, don’t worry, it’ll come right off after a few days.
2. board games
I know some people don’t like board games, but please, give it another chance. I promise they are so much more fun when you are surrounded by your friends.
You will be laughing the entire game and most likely be arguing as well, lol! Include Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, Jenga, and the Game of Life.
3. Paint flower pots
This is such a fun activity you can do with your girlfriends. This is perfect if you are planning a small gathering with just your closest friends.
Though you can also create a flower pot painting station, even if you are having a large party. Anyway, you’ll need lots of small flower pots, paint brushes, and of course, paint.
You can keep it as simple or get as creative as you want. There is no limit.
Let them dry for a couple of hours after you are finished with your designing and add some flowers in there to complete the look. Or, you can also just display it somewhere in your home.
4. Make vision boards
I don’t know about you, but I love making vision boards. It’s a great way to visually represent your hopes, your dreams, and your goals. And let’s face it, you have a lot of fun while doing it.
You can create a vision board station with all the supplies needed. Make sure you have a printer on standby so guests can print out the images they want.
Also include lots of glue, markers, tape, and charms.
5. Pin the tassel
You have probably already seen this at many graduation parties, and for good reason. It is a super popular graduation party game, and guests absolutely love it!
You seriously cannot go wrong with this at your grad party. You’ll need a large picture of the graduate’s head with the cap.
Then make a bunch of mini tassels out of paper and put tape on the back to make them sticky. Blindfold the players and spin them around for about 20 seconds.
They’ll try to jump as high as they can and try to accurately pin the tassel on the grad’s cap. Whoever get’s cloeset by the end of the game, wins!
6. sip and paint station
A sip-and-paint station is great if you want to relax, sip your drink, and paint. My friends and I did this for a girls’ night once, and it was such a fun time.
We had the best night ever, just spending some quality time with each other and chatting. You can paint each other (that’s what we did), paint landscapes, or literally anything else you want.
7. paint hairbrushes
Who wants to brush their hair with a plain hairbrush when you can have one that is custom-painted by you? This is such a fun activity you can do with your friends.
You will need to buy lots of hair brushes for everyone, paint, paint brushes, and, if you want to be extra, buy some cute charms and rhinestones to bedazzle it.
You can even add your name to it as well.
8. Write your favorite memories
I know this isn’t really a game, but it is still a great activity for your guests. Create a station with notepads, pens, and a box for the guests to put their notepads in after they are done.
Have your guests write down their favorite memories with you or some advice you can use in the future.
How fun would it be to look back at the box filled with notepads of memories and advice from all of your friends in like 10+ years?
You can remember what a fun time your grad party was and reminisce about all the memories you’ve made.
9. diy bouquet station
A DIY bouquet station is becoming really popular this year. For the station, you are going to need a bunch of different types of flowers and vases for the guests to choose from.
You can also include ribbons and charms to make the vase super pretty. The guests can make their own bouquet by picking out which flowers to include and what kind of vase they want.
This also makes for a great party favor.
10. flamingo hoopla
If you’ve never played flamingo hoopla, you are seriously missing out. It is basically like ring toss; you just have to toss the ring on the flamingo’s neck.
You can divide the guests into teams or let them play as individuals. It’s super fun either way.
You can get all the supplies you need from the Dollar store, so no need to worry about breaking the bank.
11. waterballoon toss
Waterballoon toss is another great outdoor game that is loads of fun. You can make the board with the points and circles out of cardboard or a poster board.
Fill the balloons with water and start playing. The players will toss the balloons through the holes to earn points.
The smaller circles will earn you the most points, but they will be harder to toss the balloons through since they are so much smaller. The team with the most points wins!
12. blow bubbles
How many of you have blown bubbles recently? My guess is not many. I also haven’t since I was a child, lol. But, blowing bubbles is so much.
It’s stupid fun with no rules, and you can try to make huge bubbles, pop them, and repeat. You can also try to snap some cool pics by blowing bubbles and standing in front of them.
13. tic tac toe
Tic Tac Toe used to be my go-to game when I was bored in class, which was like always, haha! If you are throwing a backyard graduation party, I suggest you get a giant game of Tic Tac Toe.
Now, if you have the time, you can DIY it yourself, but if you’re lazy like me or just don’t have enough time, you can go on Etsy and order a giant version of the game instead.
14. mini basket
Who doesn’t love playing basketball? It is super fun and very easy to follow the rules.
But instead of going to a court and playing offense and defense positions, why not DIY a mini basketball game on cardboard that you can play at your grad party?
All you need to do is get a large cardboard, glue some plastic cups onto the front with the amount of points you get for each shot, and decorate.
Buy some mini plastic basketball pieces from Amazon and start hooping, lol!
15. diy bean bag toss
Who remembers this game from when you were kids? It is a classic, and everyone loves it. DIY this game for your party with a few simple supplies. Take a look at the tutorial here.
You can divide the guests into teams or play individually against everyone; either way, you are sure to have some laughs and lots of fun.
16. balloon darts
Balloon darts are one of the most fun games out there. Get a large dart board and attach small ballooons on it.
Buy a lot of darts for the game and make sure to set it up away from any valuables. You have no idea the number of times I’ve missed and broken a vase and other things, lol!
17. sign a puzzle piece
When guests first arrive, have them sign a blank white puzzle piece with their name. At the end of the party, put the puzzle together and see all the people who have helped you graduate.
You can get the blank white puzzle from Amazon for super cheap, and you probably already have black Sharpie markers.
18. punch for your prize
First of all, can I just say how cute this is? The guests are going to have so much fun punching the emojis, lol! You will need a white poster board for this game idea.
Glue on lots of plastic cups and add some candies inside a few of them. Then secure it with tissue or regular paper. You can draw emoji faces on them to make it more cute.
The guests will then punch one cup at a time to win the prize.
19. key to success
If you have some older friends who are currently in college or are planning on inviting some wise aunties and uncles, this activity is perfect.
First, buy some fake keys and tags from Amazon. Then, have them write down their key to success. I would’ve taken any and all advice in all honesty.
Your college life will be a lot easier when you know what to do, what to expect, and what to avoid.
20. sign a block
This idea is extremely popular, and I see it in a lot of grad parties. You’ll need to buy lots of wooden blocks for this.
Create a station where guests can sign a block and write down their favorite memory with you, some advice, or even just a couple of kind words to brighten your day.
Don’t forget to leave out Sharpie markers for them to write with.
21. make lippie charms
I am obsessed with making lippie charms. It is such a fun way to dress up your lip glosses and lip balms. Buy all the supplies you need from Amazon and start DIY-ing.
You’ll need lots of mini charms, pliers, lip glosses, obviously, and of course, little rings to secure it to the lippie.
22. bedazzle books
If your friends are readers, then they are for sure going to love this idea. Bedazzling books is another one of my hobbies besides reading, of course.
If you’re a beginner, I suggest bedazzling a book that has minimal designs on the front. For example, Fourth Wing, Binding 13, and ACOTAR.
Get the rhinestones and glue from Amazon and start bedazzling. This will take your bookshelf to another level, lol!
23. graduation jeopardy
This is such a fun game to play at your graduation. Create categories and questions for each of them. You can come up with questions related to high school, college, or something else entirely.
If you are planning on playing as well, I suggest you let someone else come up with the questions and answers. Like your mom and dad.
You can create the graduation jeopardy on a tri-fold poster board, which you can get from Amazon. Whichever team gets the most points wins!
24. giant jenga
I don’t know what it is, but playing a giant version of Jenga is much more fun and a LOT more stressful, lol!
Buy the giant Jenga set from Target and write down the rules on a chalkboard stand for first-time players or for those who forgot the rules.
25. shot clock
This is obviously for college graduates or for anyone over the age of 21. Make a shot clock with a bunch of different bottles of liquor.
When the clock hits the hour, take a shot! This is super fun, but be careful and don’t overdrink.
26. water balloon fight
Most grad parties are held in the summer, so the weather is going to be hot. Who wants to spend the entire party sweating and burning up?
No one! So, why not have a water balloon fight? It’ll help everyone cool down a little and is super fun.
27. decorate picture frames
Decorating picture frames is another great activity. Buy small frames from Target or Amazon. You’ll also need some cute charms, rhinestones, and glue.
Dress up your picture frames with all the cutie little decorations. You can insert a picture of your class in the frame as a token of your senior year.
28. diy painted Jenga
Have everyone paint a block of Jenga with colorful and fun designs. They can add different shapes, draw animals, flowers, and whatever else they want.
Now, every time you play Jenga, you’ll remember your grad party and all of your friends who made it special.
29. slip ‘n slide
A slip ‘n slide is perfect for the summertime. You can buy the waterslide from Walmart. Look for one with hold steady stakes so it doesn’t move when you’re going down, lol.
For the slide, you can use Dawn dish soap to make it smooth. I find that it works best, but you can also experiment and try other things to make it more fun!
30. Hugie t-shirts
Last but definitely not least, we have this super cute hugie t-shirt. My friends and I did this, and we loved it. It was so much fun, and the t-shirts are a great representation of your friendship.
It is so sweet, and when you’re going through your closet in 10 years and find this t-shirt, you’ll remember your friends and all the memories you’ve made together.
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