Stay connected with friends who are near or far with a virtual video game birthday party! Have party guests join your game of choice online and use video conference apps to keep the birthday party going! There are even some games like Animal Crossing where players can throw a birthday party for someone special INSIDE the game itself! Whether your go-to game is Super Mario Bros., Fortnite, Minecraft or Zelda here are some ways to throw a unique video game themed birthday bash.
We all know the best birthday parties are centered around a theme! Use your child's favorite video game as inspiration or incorporate party elements from a variety of different games! Even if your guests are just joining the party virtually it's fun to set up a special party scene in your home. Set a themed table where you can record the birthday boy or girl blowing out candles on their cake! We love this fun yet simple DIY Super Mario Bros. Backdrop. Would you believe you can create your own with just rolls of paper and paper plates? Get the full DIY Backdrop tutorial here. Don't forget to add fun party centerpieces to your table! These hilarious DIY Piranha Plants really bring the Super Mario party theme to life. Get the step-by-step instructions to make your own here.
If you have party guests that aren't able to physically attend your celebration, consider using a video chat app so they can still get in on all the birthday fun! Activities like party games, blowing out birthday candles, singing "Happy birthday" and opening presents are great times to live stream your party. Some great video chat apps are Zoom (you can see each participant's face during the call), FaceTime (just for chatting with one other person), Google Duo, Google Hangouts or Skype. This is also a great solution if party guests want to play different games on various platforms but would still like to see each other while gaming!
No party is complete without party guests! Send each guest an invitation (whether a physical invitation or digital) to let them know party details. Be sure to include the video chat link if you're planning on streaming the party. We love this clever Fortnite themed party invitation! Simply deliver these drop box bags off at guests' doors for a party invite they're sure to love.
Make your party really come alive with themed decor! Create a simple DIY party backdrop, set the table and decorate with items you might already have! If you're little boy or girl loves one video game in particular, chances are you have action figures or other toys of their favorite game that could be repurposed and used as party decor. Set up a game zone in your house that shows guests where they can really get their gaming on. We love this simple Game Zone Backdrop Banner that is perfect for a Fortnite themed party. See how you can set up your own Game Zone here. This is also a fun place to set out prizes or other party favors for guests.
Make each guest at your video game birthday party feel extra cool with all-access gamer passes! The FREE printable gamer passes can be downloaded here. The printable is designed to fit perfectly in our passport lanyards. For more lanyard colors be sure to grab some neon lanyards to complete this fun party favor. Consider including these all-access passes with your party invites or wait to hand them out to guests once they arrive at your party.
No party is complete without delicious snacks and fun party drinks! Unleash your inner baker and make a Minecraft inspired brownie cake that kids will love. The nice thing about this cake is that it can be designed a multitude of ways depending on how many guests you're expecting. Check out these oh so simple Fortnite med kits made out of Rice Krispie® treats! Keep your gamers hydrated with Fornite Slurp Juice served in mason jars. Be sure to download the free printable drink wrap that goes with this clever beverage idea!
Set up party guests so that they can battle each other online. Fuel their competitive spirits even more with this DIY Leader Board! Using a chalkboard, some vinyl lettering and a little bit of paint you can make your own interactive board that can be changed based on who has the most points. Get the full step-by-step DIY Leader Board tutorial here.
Hand out unique party favors to guests as they're leaving your birthday bash. If guests joined the party virtually, you can send them thank you favors in the mail! These Minecraft party favors are the perfect small gift to give any video game enthusiast. See how to make them here and don't forget to grab the free party favor printable!
