So you’re having a 90s theme party, but you’re unsure on how to keep the guests amused, You would have thought all those awesome 90s songs, movies and fashion would keep them occupied, but hey, guests are demanding right? They need constant stimulation, and let’s face it, why would you wanna miss the perfect opportunity to relive some games from your childhood?
Maybe you need your memory jogging of just how awesome 90s games were? Well, don’t worry, this list has you covered. Here are some awesome games you can play at the party.
1. Trivia Games
Nothing gets the competitive juices flowing quite like a trivia game. Gather your friends and challenge them to a battle of wits with questions about all things 90s. Ask about the iconic TV shows, chart-topping music, and unforgettable movies of the era. Divide your guests into teams and award points for correct answers. Don’t forget to have a prize for the winning team!
Materials needed: Printed trivia questions, either your own or try some of these out, pens and paper.
2. 90s Karaoke
Get ready to unleash your inner diva or rock star with a karaoke session. Choose popular 90s tunes that will have everyone belting out the classics. Spice up the atmosphere with glow sticks and neon lights to recreate that authentic karaoke bar ambiance. Set up a TV or projector screen, along with a karaoke machine or app, and let the terrible singing commence!
Materials needed: A Karaoke machine or apps Smule or Singa, TV or projector screen, song list. DOn’t forget to take requests too.
3. Guess the 90s Celeb
Test your knowledge of 90s celebrities with a fun game of “Guess the Celeb.” Prepare a slideshow of famous stars from the 90s and have your guests compete to identify each celebrity. You can include actors, musicians, and other famous personalities from that era. Give points for correct answers and see who reigns supreme as the ultimate 90s celebrity expert!
Materials needed: Slideshow or printed photos of 90s celebrities, pen, paper.
4. Guess the 90s Song Lyrics
Put your lyrical skills to the test with a game of “Guess the 90s Song Lyrics.” Play snippets of popular 90s tunes and have participants compete to correctly guess the song and artist. To make it more challenging, choose songs with memorable lyrics or play instrumental versions.
Materials needed: 90s music playlist, speakers, pen, paper.
5. Costume Contests
No 90s party is complete without an epic costume contest. Encourage your guests to channel their inner 90s fashion icons, from grunge-inspired ensembles to flashy tracksuits. If your party is more specifically themed, like 90s RnB for example, then obviously it will be the best costume for that theme. For a more general 90s theme, consider dividing your guests into categories like “Best 90s TV Character” or “Most Outrageous Hair.” Let the crowd decide the winners through applause, or create a panel of judges. Don’t forget to have rad prizes for the winners!
Materials Needed: Your friends in funny costumes and criteria for judging.
6. Spin The Bottle
Bring back the innocent yet exciting charm of Spin the Bottle. Gather your friends in a circle and take turns spinning the bottle. Whoever the bottle points to has to complete a 90s-themed challenge, like doing the Macarena or singing a Spice Girls song. It’s a great way to break the ice for your guests to interact with each other. You could also of course play the more traditional version of spin the bottle, but I’m sure you don’t need me to explain the rules of that one.
Materials needed: Errmm… A bottle… and some fun ideas for challenges.
7. Charades: Act Out the 90s
Charades is a timeless party game that fits perfectly into a 90s theme. Create a list of 90s movies, TV shows, and iconic moments. Split into teams and take turns acting out clues for your teammates to guess. Mime your favorite Friends episode, or reenact a classic scene from Titanic.
Materials needed: Good miming skills.
8. 90s Video Game Tournaments
Transport your guests back to the golden age of gaming with classic 90s console games or arcade machines. Set up gaming stations with titles like Super Mario Kart, Sonic the Hedgehog, or Street Fighter II. Provide a variety of controllers or arcade sticks and let the nostalgia-filled battles begin. Encourage friendly competition or team up for multiplayer fun!
Materials needed: I recommend getting a mini games console for this, as they come preloaded with loads of 90s games.
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9. Pog Wars!
Remember those colorful cardboard discs called Pogs? Why not organizing a Pog tournament? Start by explaining the simple rules: players stack their Pogs, then use a slammer to flip as many as possible. The flipped Pogs are then claimed by the player. You can even create your own custom Pogs or dig up some vintage ones for an extra dose of nostalgia.
Materials needed: Pogs and something to whack ’em with. Check online marketplaces to find them.
10. 90s Board Games: Tabletop Throwback
Step away from the screens and dive into the world of 90s board games. Gather your friends for a gaming session filled with classics like Mall Madness and Dream Phone. Relive the joy of rolling dice, drawing cards, and strategizing your way to victory. Dust off those vintage board games and let the competition begin.
Materials needed: Any board games you played in the 90s. Online marketplace is a good place to find vintage games.
11. Guess the 90s Slang
Challenge your guests’ knowledge of 90s slang with a fun guessing game. Create a list of popular phrases from the 90s and have participants try to match them to their meanings. Can you decipher “as if,” “all that and a bag of chips,” or “phat”?
Materials needed: A list of 90s slang, pen, paper.
12. Scavenger Hunts
Get everyone up and moving with a 90s-themed scavenger hunt. Create a list of items or clues related to the 90s and hide them throughout your party venue or backyard. Challenge your guests to find items like a Tamagotchi, a cassette tape, or a VHS tape of a classic 90s movie. The first team or individual to find all the items wins!
Materials needed: A selection of 90s items to hide around your party venue.
13. Dance-offs: Bust a 90s Move
Wrap up the party with a dance-off that would make the Backstreet Boys proud. Create a dance floor, blast those 90s hits, and let your guests show off their best moves. Encourage everyone to get involved, from the infamous Macarena dance to seeing who does the best Running Man? Award prizes for the most enthusiastic dancer, the best routine, or even the worst dancer with the most passion!
Materials needed: Just some really good or really bad dance moves!
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