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The summer is all about warmth and sunshine and fun making it is popular theme for many games played at parties. From outdoor sports to beach parties, summer games capture the excitement and energy of this vibrant season. With a variety of activities and events to choose, summer games always have something to offer.

Whether you’re looking for a casual game or some fancy games to play with friends or a competitive challenge to test your skills, summer party games provide plenty of options. For fun evenings, you can play games like Treasure hunt and hula hooping. There’s no shortage of ways to get active and have fun in the sun. Let’s look at some fun and engaging games: -

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TREASURE HUNT

Treasure hunt is a fun and engaging activity to play at parties. For this, divide yourself into various groups and choose a location, where you want to have the treasure hunt. It could be indoors or outdoors like in a backyard. Then just create a series of clues that will lead the players to the treasure. These clues can be riddles, puzzles, or hint. The next step is to hide the clues in different locations throughout the playing area. Choose a treasure (prize), that the players would be searching for. Then, explain the rules of the game to the players before the game begins. And now, start the game and watch them as they search for clues and race to find the treasure. At last, reward the team that founds the treasure first.

For fun evenings, you can have games from Treasure hunts to hula hooping, there’s no shortage of ways to get active and have fun in the sun.

SACK RACE

This game can be played with a group of people. You can also have multiple rounds for this game. To play this game, you need a large, durable sack depending on how many people are participating. Then divide the players into teams with an equal number of players on each team. Line up at the starting point with each player standing inside their team’s sack. Last but not the least, start the race with each player hopping their way to the finish line while remaining inside the sack. The first team to have all players cross the finish line first wins.

OBSTACLE COURSE

Obstacle course is a game that can be a fun addition to your summer party and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. First, you have to choose a suitable location such as an open area. Plan the obstacles such as balance beams, tunnels, tire runs, rope ladders, and monkey bars, etc. Set up the course, place the obstacles in a logical order, and mark the start and finish lines. Make sure there is enough space between the obstacles to avoid any collisions. Time to start the game! Divide the participants into teams and give them a set amount of time to complete the task. At last, the team that completes its course in the fastest, wins the game.

OUTDOOR NOUGHTS AND CROSSES

Outdoor noughts and crosses is a game that can be played at a summer party or even at weddings. It is always fun to play these kinds of games. This game is played on the surface of a floor. Collect the materials which will be used for playing noughts and crosses, anything that can create a grid such as chalk, string, or tape. You will also need some stones of different sizes to represent as noughts and crosses pieces. Now, use your chosen material to create your grid, it should have three horizontal and vertical lines creating a total of 9 equal-sized squares. Place them on the squares of the grid alternately between the noughts and squares. It’s time to play now! The first person will choose either a nought or a cross and then take turns with other player placing their pieces on the grid. The objective of the game is to get three pieces in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Hula Hooping Contest

Hula Hooping can be a great addition to a summer party. First, collect plenty of hula hoops and make sure to have enough hula hoops for everyone who wants to participate. Set up a designated area for hula hooping that is away from other party activities to avoid disruptions. Then, play energetic music to create a lovely and fun atmosphere. Keep everyone engage in this game for having a fun time. Also, consider offering prizes for the longest hula hooping. Doing this, will encourage people to participate.

Overall, all sports provide a fun and engaging way to spend leisure time while promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. So, let’s gear up and play some amazing games to have a superb summer party.

From the April 2023 issue of FHM India.