My daughter just had her 10th birthday party and it was a blast. We thought of giving away goody bags to the friends who attended. But I decided I wanted to turn it into a fun game for all involved. So here’s what we did.
Can you see how much bigger this is than a normal package of gum? It’s so fun! The package that holds the gum is nice and sturdy and made from recycled products. I love that the packaging is durable and recycled! Then I came home and wrapped them up so they look like beautiful little presents.
Then I called the kids over and told them the rules. We had 5 children total and 5 packages.
I said, “we’re going to play this game like hot potato when I play the music you start passing the gift to the right of you. When I stop the song the person who has it in their hands wins!”
Then we played until all gifts were gone. I used my phone to play music and pause the music. It was a super simple game that they kids loved. They then got to take their 35 piece pack of Extra® Gum Spearmint or the Extra® Gum Polar Ice® home with them as their parting gift.
The kids enjoyed playing a fun game. I liked it because it’s better than giving the goody bags with cheap toys that are going to end up in the trash. At least this will be enjoyed until it’s gone.
This has got to be some of our favorite gum! Is it yours? Make sure you try the new 35 piece pack of Extra® Gum Spearmint or the Extra® Gum Polar Ice®! What kind of fun party games do you play at birthday parties?
I love how cute this gum looks all wrapped up. I normally do not do games but I do make goody bags for the kiddos. #client
What a fun game! I love gum and I wouldn’t mind inserting myself into this game. I’ll have to remember this one.
Always looking for some new games to play at parties. This one seems really cool, thanks for the idea.
That is a great idea. My kids are way past that age of birthday games, but this is something they would have loved. I am passing this on to a friend who has kids that are the perfect age for this!
This is a genius idea. It’s part of the party, and inexpensive. Plus, it looked VERY cute the way you wrapped them!
This seems like a lot of fun, and a cheaper way to get kids prizes at a party. Extra is my favorite gum too!
Great idea for a party favor. Love your idea to use this as a game too! Much better than giving away junky plastic toys.
Love the game idea and how pretty you packaged up ordinary packages of chewing gum. I’m sure the kids had fun with this. A few times I’ve played a similar game with a chocolate bar and it was always a hit!
This is a great game for kids. I think we will have this for our kid’s birthday.
I like this idea. Gum is actually good for your dental health as long as it doesn’t have sugar.
The different mints and gums can really be great party favors for kids. They can also get this as prizes in games.
I love extra gum. I purchase that bring all the time. Great party idea too! Love CVS.
This is such an fun idea! One of my nieces is near her birthday party, I’m sure this would gonna be fun.
This is too cute!! I like the wrapping on the gum too!! I remember playing musical chairs back in the day at birthday parties!
I love this idea, such a simple game. Doesn’t require a lot of materials but the kids would love it. This is perfect for the rainy weather we’ve been having.
My granddaughters birthday is just around the corner so this is perfect timing! She would probably love to get a big supply of Extra gum. Oh, and what a great game idea too, thank you for sharing! 🙂
My parents us to do something similar to this with my sisters and I! (I’m one of 5) We lovd it, and the guym is anice touch!
I really like this gum, my kids do to. I will have to try this game out at our next bithday party.
What a lovely idea for a game and yes I love me some extra gum always walk with some in my bag