Housewarming parties are a great way to celebrate a new home and create memories with friends and family.
In this post, I listed below some housewarming party games that you could try.
Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt around your new home. Hide clues in different areas of the house. This can be a good way to get your guests familiar with the layout of your home.
Housewarming Bingo
Create a bingo card with different items or tasks that guests can complete during the party, such as "Meet a neighbor" or "Try a new food." The first person to complete a line or a full card wins a prize.
Here are some ideas for bingo squares that you can use:
- Meet a Neighbor
- Visit the Backyard
- Explore the Basement
- Dip in the Pool
- Walk a Lap (Around the House)
- Empty the Trash (LOL)
- See the Garage
- Visit the Upstairs
- Take a Selfie
Name That Room
Before the party, take photos of different areas of the house, such as the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Print the photos and place them on a board. Then, have guests try to guess which room each photo represents.
Note: If your pictures are too wide, it will be easy to guess which room the photos are taken in. For this game to work well, you’ll need to take closeup photos.
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DIY Home Decor
Set up a craft station where guests can make their own home decor items, such as painted picture frames or decorative pillows. This is a fun way to get creative and make something unique for the new home.
Here are a few craft ideas that your guests could easily do at your housewarming party:
- Popsicle stick photo frame
- Sew Keychains
- Scrapbook Paper Greeting Cards
- Decorative Coasters
- Crochet
Guess the Housewarming Gift
As guests arrive, have them write down a guess as to what they think your favorite housewarming gift will be. At the end of the party, reveal the answer and award a prize to the person who guessed correctly. Another variation of this game is to have people guess who brought which gift.
Note: Housewarming gifts are not mandatory! And the purpose of a housewarming party is not to collect gifts. But it can also be a nice way for your friends and neighbors to welcome you. Even a simple bottle of wine can be appreciated.
Conclusion
Housewarming party games can be a good way to fill the time, mix up your groups, and give introverts something to do during a party.
The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family during this special occasion.
See my article about How to Host a Housewarming Party for more tips and information.
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