Updated on: Oct 05, 2024
It's easy to believe that as the years go by and we grow older, celebrating birthdays becomes obsolete as we age. More often than not, we begin to cringe as our birthday approaches because it's a constant reminder that we're getting older, and it's become less exciting than it was when we were little kids counting down the days to our birthday party. The individuals most likely to not understand these emotions are those approaching their fifties.
Many people look at turning fifty as a death sentence, but it really isn't. All that turning fifty means is that you've lived fifty great years, and even if you're no longer that excited kid counting down the days until your birthday, you're still more than entitled to a birthday. I understand that when you turn fifty you might want to skip the bouncy castle, but there are so many fun 50th birthday games that people of all ages can enjoy - even those approaching fifty.
So sit back, break out the newspaper and read all about the fun games you want to include in your 50th birthday celebration.
50th birthday party games to unleash your playfulness
1. Go down memory lane: "Browse the past"
This party game is dubbed “Explore the Past” and is pretty self-explanatory as it entails what is in the name. The game is set up almost like a scavenger hunt around the house, however, instead of random items, the things that are hidden are old mementos such as a baby bottle, a timely photo, or an old school report. The mementos are, of course, associated with the birthday honoree and can invoke very thoughtful discussions regarding the memories associated with each item.
This game is bound to leave a sentimental touch, especially with guests who are close with the birthday honoree. You would set up the game just as you will with a regular scavenger hunt. Make sure to include a pre-selected route, along with some trivia questions to answer and hints to locations, just so that guests are not only involved, but their problem-solving skills are at work.
2. Get Out of Your Shell: “Remember That Time?”
This game out of all is the most convenient, as it could be done practically anywhere. Whether it be inside in the living room, or outside at the patio, this game is sure to leave some laughs and reminiscence among guests. In this game, guests are asked to tell a funny story about the birthday honoree, to which the birthday honoree has to tell a funny story regarding the guest.
This game is bound to leave many guests feeling more at ease as everyone begins to laugh and settle in with one another. Although, because the game involves telling funny stories about one another, it is important to know which funny stories are funny, or could offend someone else. As long as there is an understanding of one another’s feelings, then the game is sure to be a standing ovation at the comedy club and a hilarious conversation starter.
3. Keep It On Theme: "How old is _____ ?"
I find this game particularly wholesome, as it involves old photos of the birthday honoree. For this game, there needs to be a particular setup at the party (which also makes the game a great decoration). The way that you would set up this game is by taking a board and placing a wide array of photos of the birthday honoree, spanning from their young years, their middle years, etc. Next to the photo, you want to include a number spanning from 1- to however many photos you plan to include.
In this game, the goal is to guess the age of the birthday honoree on the particular photo associated with the number. For example, a photo of the birthday honoree as a child is placed as 1. The guest would have to guess the age of the birthday honoree on the photo associated with the 1. When playing this game, it is important to have pre-printed answer sheets or paper and pens lying around so that guests can write down their guesses.
If you want to go the extra mile, I would recommend having some prizes set aside for those who guess the most correctly. Not only is this game a great decoration and walk through memory lane, but it also is a fun way to keep guests engaged.