Poker Tournament - Play for money or just for fun. Karaoke or Open Mic - Create your own version of American Idol. Graffiti Mixer - Have guests arrive in white t-shirts and draw on each other with highlighters. Use black light to illuminate what has been written! Murder Mystery - Each guest is assigned to act as a character. Which one will be the cruel murderer? Tug of War - Set up your backyard for the ultimate challenge! Twister - Old fashioned game with new found fun. Sock Hop - Roll with the oldies and turn up Elvis. No shoes allowed! Truth or Dare - Go around in a circle and have each guest pick "truth" or "dare." Boxer Shorts & Bow Tie - Guests arrive in their pajamas, can be naughty or nice! Charades - An oldie but a goodie! No words, just act it out. Shotgun Wedding - Handcuff a couple together for a whole night! Play games, appear in public and embarrass the husband and wife to be... Widow's Ball - Dress all in black and dine out in honor of the dead. White Elephant - Each guest brings a unisex gift and trades with each other until time is up. Open and enjoy! You've Got the Right Stuff Kick it 80's style where mullets are allowed! Black & White - Have guests arrive wearing black or white and use black lights to illuminate the party. Animal House - Every adult must retreat back to their college days...plan a reunion with toga's galore! Phantom of the Opera - Throw your own Masquerade Ball and permit only those with a mask! When I grow up... - Have guests arrive dressed up in the uniform of what they wanted to be when they were 5 years old.

When I grow up... - Let kids come to the party dressed in the uniform of what they want to be when they grow up. Obstacle Course - Arrange two teams that compete against each other in a homemade obstacle course. Hayride - Look up local farms for hayrides or hiking on haunted trails. Crafts - Have kids create their own treat bags to bring home after the party. Tye Dye - Let kids tye dye their very own shirt, shorts, socks, or towel. Scavenger Hunt - Put together a list of odds and ends for kids to go out and find from neighbors. The pair with most items found, wins! Back to the 80's - Have kids dress in clothes from the 80's... where mullets were allowed! Costume Parade - Prance around in your costume while the judges take a look. Bob for Apples - Easy to prepare, just dump apples in bin of luke warm water. Let the fun begin! Pumpkin Carving Contest - Have guests bring their own pumpkin and provide designs and help with carving. Dr. Jeckel's Lab - Provide a laboratory of objects in concealed containers and let kids reach inside. i.e. Eyeballs that are really peeled grapes! Mummy W rap - Each team wraps another in toilet paper to create the best mummy. Coloring Contest - Make copies of coloring books and award prizes for staying in the lines! Beauty Salon - Hire your babysitter to attend your child's party and do hair and makeup as if in a beauty salon. Face Painting - Have a clown arrive with face paints and temporary tattoos! Movie Night - Pop popcorn, serve refreshments and play movies all night long. Compliment the party with PIZZA! Dance Party - Let kids compete in a dance off. Turn your living room into a diva disco!