Game Show Theme Party Ideas

Everyone likes going to a party. However, not everyone likes to throw a party. Throwing a party can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a lot of work. The fact is that you really can’t appreciate how hard throwing a party can be until you’ve actually done it. One of the toughest aspects of throwing a party is coming up with a theme. These days, just throwing a party, whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, Christmas, etc., doesn’t mean just throwing a party. You have to have a great theme that will make people talk. That’s why throwing a game show theme party is such a great idea! Most of us have watched game shows, and many of us have our favorites. Chances are, even if you’re not a big fan, you do have at least one game show you like. But you know what’s even more fun than watching a game show? Playing one. After all, everybody loves winning prizes, right?! That’s why game show theme parties are gaining so much popularity these days. Face it; game shows are bigger than ever, maybe because people need more distractions nowadays or maybe because we just love winning prizes. Whatever the reason, throwing a party that uses game shows as its theme is sure to make your guests excited to attend, excited to play, and excited to come to your next party! Whether it’s Plinko, Trivia Challenge, Jeopardy, or any other game show you love, throwing a game show theme party is sure to delight every one of your guests. Try these helpful tips from party venues in Long island for planning your next party with a game show theme.

Before you begin planning your game show theme party, it’s important to know that not all game shows are easily translated for home play. The Price Is Right, for instance, might be just a tad tough to transition into a game you and your guests can play at home because of all those expensive prizes. Of course, if you’re willing to support a much smaller version, you could pull it off and it would be a lot of fun. As a matter of fact, many television game shows even have home versions that will enable you to easily play them at your game show theme party, and The Price Is Right is one of these. Other such home versions that have been made into board games include television game shows such as Jeopardy, Family Feud, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, and The Newlywed Game. Most of these and others can be found online, and the prices range from about $25.00 to around $50.00. If you’re looking for something a little more elaborate than the home versions, there are a variety of things you can do to upgrade those home-version board games you can purchase at stores or online. Naturally, any upgraded variations you do will add cost, but those home board games can be a good place to start. Another way to find inexpensive television game show fundamentals for Jeopardy and others is to browse PowerPoint templates online, or to simply print out pictures from websites that show the Jeopardy board (as well as others). Another good idea is to take parts of several television game shows. For example, try pairing Plinko from The Price Is Right with the Wheel of Fortune wheel. Getting creative is key to a game show theme party. If you’re a creative type, you’ll have a blast running with this theme!

One of the simplest and most effective ways to set the stage for your game show theme party is to start with the invitation. Most of today’s entertainment shows have buzz words or even tag lines that are very recognizable, some even recognized the world over. For instance, one of the most recognizable and definitive tag lines ever in a game show is The Price Is Right’s announcer beckoning potential contestants to ‘Come On Down!’ What better way to attract guests with official invitations that entice them to come on down to your game show theme party! Additionally, you can use a myriad of graphics done in such programs as Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe, and others that will enable you to design your invitation with the game show graphics you find online and printing them out onto glossy paper or card stock. In fact, you don’t even have to print them out if you don’t want to or if you don’t have a printer. Simply design your invitations and email to all guests on your list. In today’s technological world, emailing invitations is a perfectly acceptable means of sending out invites to a party, especially if you’re talking about a tech-savvy guest list. It’s called ‘paperless evites,’ and it’s all the rage these days. Heck, many brides even use paperless to in place of mailed invitations for their weddings these days!

Which game show to choose? It might sound easy, but if you’ve got a limited budget, you may want to choose one that starts with one of the board games mentioned above. Another challenge could be the guest list. If you’re planning a small game show theme party with only a handful of people, you might not be able to choose a game show that requires a lot of people. Once you’ve decided on a budget and a guest list, your decisions from there on out could depend almost solely on the creativity of you and your party planners! Naturally, you’ll want to go with a game show you and your guests know and enjoy. Here’s a list of some of the most popular television game shows ever, with tips on playing each. The good news about this list is it includes all game shows that have an inexpensive corresponding home game version!

Jeopardy

Jeopardy is one of the most popular and challenging of all television game shows. This show features that famous blue screen displaying six categories in each round of the game. A nice touch would be to find yourself a host who’ll agree to disguise himself as host Alex Trebek. One of the great things about playing Jeopardy at your game show theme party is that you can choose the level of difficulty of the questions. And don’t forget to download that renowned theme that never goes unrecognized!

The Price Is Right

The Price is Right is one of the longest running television game shows in history. It’s also one of the most popular and exciting shows ever. Offer prizes, starting with the smallest or least expensive first, then graduating up to the big Showcase! Along with The Price Is Right board game, you can also find a separate Plinko board online to make your game show theme party super hands-on!

Wheel of Fortune

The game as well as the hosts of Wheel of Fortune have all become absolute staples of American television. If you’ve never seen this show, you truly do need to crawl out from under your rock. Start with interactive invitations that make guests decipher the puzzle or even ‘buy a vowel’ in order to learn party information. If you’re handy, you could even construct your own wheel that will make your game show theme party extra authentic!

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire is perhaps one of the simplest games to replicate at home. When you think about it, this popular and long-running show features only two important things: questions and answers. Naturally, you’ll want to include some sort of prizes, but if you’re looking for a fun and easy game show theme, you can’t beat the simplicity of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.

Password

Password is another television game show that can be easily simulated in your home. In this classic game show, teams of two players compete to see who is the quickest at guessing secret passwords. This one is another game show whose concept easily translates into interactive invitations as well. This game is also great because guests can rotate from being competitors to being hosts, and they can also switch teams, making the evening more fun and competitive!

Match Game

Match Game is a classic television game show that dates back to the 1970s, but with today’s retro channels and game show networks, more folks than ever are fans. Divide your guests into two groups: those individuals who will compete against each other, and those who will answer the questions. Once you’ve played a game, you can rotate so each person gets a chance to compete as well as answer questions. Match Game is another show that featured a classic and time-honored recognizable theme song you can easily download and play for added authenticity.

Family Feud

Not only have hundreds of millions of folks watched Family Feud over the years, but millions of folks have also appeared with their families on television to play it! Because each show features at least two families of five, ten or more folks get to compete on each episode. But you don’t have to make your home version of Family Feud quite so populated. Divide your family and friends into two teams, choose a host, and see whose ‘good answer’ is the best!

You can find a boatload of decorations to print out right on your computer. Which game show(s) you’ve chosen for your game show theme party, hit the web to find pictures of the show to print out. Try using 11x17 paper or card stock for decor that makes a bigger statement and can even be used over and over. Again, if you’re a DIYer, you can replicate a variety of the items used in the shows for a more genuine feel. The Wheel of Fortune wheel, many of the games on The Price Is Right, and the Jeopardy divided screen are all items from the shows that can be duplicated by even a newbie DIYer.

The great thing about prizes for any game show theme party is that the sky’s the limit. You might even want to duplicate some of the stuff you’ve seen on the show. For instance, the older version of Wheel of Fortune included prizes from which winning contestants were asked to choose. Mugs, porcelain knick knacks, golf trinkets, and even electronics such as tablets and Smartphones make excellent prizes for an old-fashioned game of Wheel of Fortune. Many home version board games also include fake money and cards that simulate prizes. For prizes, consider the ages of your guests and shop for corresponding trinkets that your guests will enjoy.

The great news about the music and sound effects you’ll need for your game show theme party is that virtually any game show theme can be found online. Search for each show’s theme song and download it. Then search for any sound effects necessary, such as the ‘sad trombone’ (wha-wha-whaaaa) or the winner bell and download any you think your game will need. You can also go online to purchase manufactured buzzers that cancel out all other buzzers but the winner’s.

The television game show has been around as long as the television has been available to the public. And game shows are more popular, fun, competitive, and exciting than ever! That’s why throwing a game show theme party will be a surefire hit with your guests. If your parties are getting a bit boring and your guests find them just too predictable, it’s time to shake it up with a game show themed party! Follow some of these tips from party venues in Long island for throwing a lively and enjoyable party that will keep your guests on their toes, laughing, applauding, and most important, winning! For more ideas, contact a party venue near you.