Family Reunion Games

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Family reunion games add a fun element to any reunion, and give family members a chance to interact with one another. They usually bring a lot of laughter and many opportunities for great photos and family videos.

Family reunion fun ideas are great for all ages.

Planning Family Reunion Games

There are several things to keep in mind when you're planning your party games for a family reunion. You want them to be appropriate for those participating, and as easy as possible to set up and execute. Here are some things to consider:

The number of people who will be attending
The ages of those playing the games
Whether the reunion will be held indoors or outside
Equipment and supplies needed for each game
Portability of everything needed for the games
Whether or not you will award prizes for the winners
Your budget for party games

Traditional Reunion Games

Many old fashioned party games are perfect for family reunions, since most people already know how to play and they are appropriate for a wide variety of age groups. They're inexpensive to set up, and can be played indoors or out. Consider adding some of these traditional games to your reunion plan:

Sack races
Egg and spoon races (hard-boil the eggs first if playing indoors)
Piñatas
Sports like softball, football, or volleyball
Tug of War
Capture the Flag
Musical Chairs
Scavenger hunts

Special Family Games

You can make the family reunion games more special by tailoring them to your own family. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Family Trivia

Make up question and answer cards with trivia based on your family, its history, and fun facts. For example, use special dates like anniversaries or birthdays, ask what someone's middle or maiden name is, or recall funny moments from past reunions, asking who said or did something memorable. Divide your guests into teams, and let them take turns answering the questions. If one team gets a question wrong, pass that question on to the next team. The winning team is the one with the most correct answers when all of the cards have been used.

Family Photo Bingo

You'll need to have photo managing software for this one, or access to someone who can set it up for you. Create bingo cards using family members' photos instead of the numbers. Then make calling cards, or label balls with the corresponding call letters and photos. It's a really fun take on a bingo game when everyone plays, and you call out, "Under the B, Grandma!"

Family Scavenger Hunt

In this scavenger hunt, your guests will be searching for character traits and experiences rather than actual items. Print out a list of things that everyone is looking for, such as "honeymooned in Hawaii," "has an interesting birthmark," "has never tasted asparagus," or "loves jazz music." Then, hand out the lists and have everyone mingle and talk. As they discover family members that match up with the items on the list, they write down the name of that person on their sheets. The winner, if you decide to name one, is the first person to complete their list with names.

Keeping Small Children Busy

If there are lots of small children attending the reunion, there are many games for kids and other activities you can set up to keep them busy along with the adults. Try one or two of these suggestions:

An arts and crafts table with scissors, paper, glue, glitter, and other craft supplies
A painting station with paints, brushes, easels, and smocks
Jigsaw puzzles of varying difficulty
For outdoor reunions, set up a sandbox, bubble blowing station, or a water table with small bath toys to play with
Simple board games

An assortment of different games, both physical and non-taxing, will ensure that everyone at the reunion will get involved and have lots of fun. If you decide to award prizes to the winners of the games, make sure you pick up a wide assortment of items that will appeal to different age groups and both genders..

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