Candyland Game Ideas: Sweet Themed Activities

Candyland-themed game ideas are perfect for a fun, sweet-filled event, especially for kids or anyone who loves whimsical, colorful games. One popular activity is a Candyland-inspired relay race, where participants race to different “candy stations” (like the Lollipop Woods or Gummy Bear Garden), completing mini-challenges or tasks at each stop. Candyland trivia is another fun way to test players’ knowledge of the game, with questions based on the board game’s characters, candy names, and spaces.

A Candyland obstacle course can bring the game to life, with players having to hop over marshmallow mountains or crawl through candy cane tunnels. Candyland scavenger hunts are also a hit, where players search for candy-themed items hidden around the venue. For a creative twist, DIY Candyland bingo can be played with cards featuring different candy names or board spaces, and candy-themed art stations allow participants to decorate their own giant candy cutouts. Whether it’s a competition, a challenge, or a creative station, these game ideas add a sweet, playful touch to any Candyland-themed party or event!

Candyland Game Ideas

They’re a mix of game stations, challenges, relays, crafts, trivia, and activities, all themed around the sweet, colorful world of Candyland.

🍬 Candyland Game Station Ideas

1. Gumdrop Toss – Toss gumdrops into bowls.

2. Licorice Limbo – Limbo under a red licorice rope.

3. Chocolate Swamp Obstacle Course – Dodge “mud” (brown mats).

4. Peppermint Stick Pick-Up – Use candy canes to pick up small candies.

5. Lollipop Ring Toss – Toss rings onto giant lollipops.

6. Gummy Bear Guess – Guess how many gummy bears in a jar.

7. Candy Necklace Making – String candy onto elastic.

8. Jellybean Relay Race – Pass jellybeans with spoons.

9. Cookie Decorating Contest – Create the best Candyland cookie!

10. Cotton Candy Cloud Race – Balance cotton candy across the room.

11. Ice Cream Mountain Climb – Foam mountain climbing.

12. Candy Corn Bowling – Bowl with candy corn-colored pins.

13. Marshmallow Building Challenge – Build a tower with marshmallows and toothpicks.

14. Sweet Memory Game – Match candy-themed cards.

15. Chocolate Coin Hunt – Find hidden chocolate coins.

🍭 Candyland Relay Races & Active Games

16. Sugar Rush Sack Race – Classic sack race.

17. Licorice Rope Jump – Jump rope with a red rope.

18. Candy Cane Spoon Race – Balance a candy cane on a spoon.

19. Sweet Color Dash – Race to different color mats.

20. Chocolate Bar Stack Race – Stack mini chocolate bars quickly.

21. Jellybean Scoop Relay – Scoop jellybeans and race to fill a jar.

22. Peppermint Twirl Race – Spin 5 times and run to finish.

23. Taffy Tug of War – Classic tug of war with colorful rope.

24. Caramel Slide – Slip-and-slide with caramel-colored tarp.

25. Sprinkle Dash – Collect sprinkles in your cup before time’s up.

🍫 Candy-Themed Carnival Games

26. Sweet Wheel of Fortune – Spin a candy-themed wheel.

27. Candy Plinko – Drop candy discs down a board.

28. Lollipop Pull – Pull a lollipop, some are marked winners.

29. Chocolate Toss – Toss beanbags into chocolate bar targets.

30. Cotton Candy Catch – Toss and catch cotton candy balls.

31. Candy Dice Roll – Roll giant dice to move spaces.

32. Peppermint Push – Push peppermints across a finish line using only your nose.

33. Candy Corn Ring Toss – Ring candy corn cones.

34. Sweet Treat Fishing – Fish for treats with magnets.

35. Gummy Grabber – Use chopsticks to grab gummy worms.

🍡 Candyland Trivia and Puzzles

36. Candyland Trivia Game – Answer fun candy-themed questions.

37. Sweet Word Search – Find candy words.

38. Candyland Crossword – Complete the candy-themed crossword.

39. Name That Candy – Guess candies based on a photo.

40. Candy Emoji Quiz – Decode candy names from emojis.

41. Candyland Riddles – Solve sweet riddles.

42. Candyland Puzzle Race – Fastest team to finish candy jigsaw puzzle.

🎨 Candyland Crafts & Creations

43. Make Candyland Crowns – Decorate paper crowns with candy stickers.

44. Candy Castle Building – Create castles with candy and frosting.

45. DIY Candyland Board – Design your own Candyland board game.

46. Lollipop Art – Paint lollipop swirls on canvas.

47. Licorice Bracelets – Make edible jewelry.

48. Gummy Bear Slime – Make candy-scented slime.

49. Candyland Ornaments – Create hanging candy decorations.

50. Sweet Scene Collage – Create Candyland collages with magazines.

51. Decorate Candy Wands – Foam candy wands with glitter.

52. Marshmallow Snowmen – Build cute marshmallow characters.

🍥 Food-Based Challenges

53. Candy Eating Race – Eat candy off a plate, no hands.

54. Chocolate Pudding Eating Contest – No hands, of course!

55. Lollipop Unwrapping Race – Unwrap with mittens on.

56. Donut-on-a-String Game – Eat without hands.

57. Blindfold Candy Taste Test – Guess the candy flavor.

58. Gummy Worm Spaghetti – Pull gummy worms from whipped cream with no hands.

59. Marshmallow Mouthful – How many marshmallows can you fit?

60. Decorate Your Cupcake Contest – Wildest cupcake wins.

🍬 Candyland Mini-Games

61. Candy Bingo – Bingo with candy icons.

62. Gumdrop Stacking – Stack the tallest tower.

63. Lollipop Hunt – Search for hidden lollipops.

64. Sweet Sorting – Sort mixed candies by color.

65. Candy Race – Use straws to blow candies across a table.

66. Jellybean Pyramid – Build a jellybean pyramid fastest.

67. Candyland Memory Tray – Memorize items, then list them.

68. Skittle Scoop – Scoop as many Skittles as you can blindfolded.

69. Licorice Tying – Tie as many licorice knots as possible.

70. Candy Corn Catapult – Catapult candy corn into buckets.

🍧 Giant Candyland Adventure Stations

71. Peppermint Forest – Dodge swinging peppermint balls.

72. Gumdrop Pass – Balance on colorful stepping stones.

73. Licorice Woods – Crawl under licorice strings.

74. Chocolate Mountain Slide – Slide down a brown tarp hill.

75. Lollipop Woods Maze – Giant maze of candy props.

76. Molasses Swamp – Sticky foot race over bubble wrap.

77. Gummy Bear Cavern – Crawl through a colorful tent tunnel.

78. Ice Cream Sea – Cross over a sea of blue balloons.

79. Candy Castle Final Stop – Huge balloon arch castle finish line.

🍭 Themed Team Challenges

80. Build the Sweetest Candy Castle (Team Challenge)

81. Create the Longest Licorice Chain

82. Giant Candyland Board Game Walk (Move space to space)

83. Sweet Strategy Game – Strategize to collect candy cards.

84. Color Team Candy Dash – Race to collect color-matched candy.

85. Sugar Art Contest – Design candy art with real candy pieces.

🍬 Themed Storytelling and Roleplay

86. Candyland Storytime – Act out Candyland characters.

87. Sweet Character Dress-Up Relay – Dress like characters.

88. Create Your Candyland Character – Craft their story.

89. Build Your Own Candy Kingdom – Collaborative poster art.

90. Candyland Adventure Escape Room – Solve puzzles to “escape.”

🎉 Candyland Party Extras

91. Candy Karaoke – Sing sweet songs!

92. Dance in the Gumdrop Rain – Dance under confetti “rain.”

93. Candy Balloon Pop – Pop balloons with candy prizes inside.

94. Giant Candy Hunt – Find giant candy props hidden outdoors.

95. Sweet Freeze Dance – Freeze when the music stops.

96. Lollipop Spin Contest – Spin around a lollipop pole.

97. Candy Toss Basketball – Shoot candy into mini hoops.

98. Sweet Selfie Station – Photo booth with candy props.

99. Candyland Talent Show – Perform a sweet trick or talent.

100. Cupcake Walk – Musical chairs but with cupcakes!

101. Giant Candyland Parade – Parade showing off crafts and costumes.

102. Sweetest Costume Contest – Dress as your favorite candy.

How to Play

🍭 1. Gumdrop Toss

Goal: Toss gumdrops into bowls to score points!

Materials:

• Gumdrops

• Several small or medium bowls

• Tape to mark a throwing line

How to Play:

1. Set up several bowls at different distances from the throwing line.

2. Assign point values to each bowl — farther bowls = more points.

3. Give each player 5 gumdrops.

4. One at a time, players stand behind the line and toss gumdrops into the bowls.

5. After tossing all gumdrops, add up points based on where they landed.

6. Highest score wins!

Tips:

• Use colored tape to decorate bowls and make it more fun!

• Have smaller bowls for harder challenges.

🍭 2. Licorice Limbo

Goal: See who can limbo the lowest under a licorice rope without falling!

Materials:

• A long red licorice rope (or red string)

• Two sturdy stands or two adults to hold the rope

How to Play:

1. Hold the licorice rope across two stands at chest height.

2. Play some fun music.

3. Players line up and one at a time try to limbo under the rope, leaning backward.

4. After each round, lower the rope a few inches.

5. If a player touches the rope or falls, they’re out.

6. Last person limbo-ing wins!

Tips:

• Encourage silly dance moves as they limbo!

🍭 3. Chocolate Swamp Obstacle Course

Goal: Navigate through the “swamp” without stepping on the “mud”!

Materials:

• Brown mats, brown paper bags, or brown cloths

• Chairs, tunnels, cones (optional for obstacles)

How to Play:

1. Lay out brown mats to create “mud puddles” along a path.

2. Add obstacles like chairs to climb over or tunnels to crawl through.

3. Players must cross from start to finish without stepping on the brown “mud.”

4. If they touch the mud, they start over or lose points.

Tips:

• Make it trickier by adding timed runs!

🍭 4. Peppermint Stick Pick-Up

Goal: Pick up as many small candies as possible using only candy canes!

Materials:

• Several candy canes

• Small candies (M&Ms, Skittles, etc.)

• Small bowls or containers

How to Play:

1. Scatter candies across a table.

2. Give each player a candy cane, held by the curved end in their mouth or hand.

3. Players must hook candies with the straight end and move them to their bowl.

4. Set a 30–60 second timer.

5. The player with the most candies in their bowl wins!

Tips:

• No hands allowed if you want a bigger challenge!

🍭 5. Lollipop Ring Toss

Goal: Toss rings onto lollipop sticks!

Materials:

• Giant lollipops (or DIY with large dowels and paper circles)

• Rings (plastic rings, embroidery hoops, or glow necklaces)

How to Play:

1. Stick the lollipops into foam bases or buckets of sand so they stand up.

2. Players stand behind a line and toss rings, trying to hook them around the lollipops.

3. Give each player 5 tosses per turn.

4. Score points for each successful ring toss.

5. Highest score wins!

Tips:

• Space lollipops closer or farther for easier/harder versions!

🍭 6. Gummy Bear Guess

Goal: Guess how many gummy bears are in the jar!

Materials:

• A large clear jar

• Gummy bears

• Slips of paper and pens

• A box or container for guesses

How to Play:

1. Fill the jar with gummy bears (count them first!).

2. Set the jar on a table with guessing slips and a guessing box.

3. Each player writes their name and their guess.

4. At the end of the party, reveal the real number.

5. The closest guess wins a prize!

Tips:

• Let kids shake the jar gently — it makes it more exciting!

🍭 7. Candy Necklace Making

Goal: String candies onto elastic to make a wearable candy necklace!

Materials:

• Elastic string or thin yarn

• Holey candies (like Life Savers, Cheerios, gummy rings)

• Scissors

How to Play:

1. Cut elastic string pieces (about 18 inches each).

2. Lay out candies in bowls.

3. Each player gets a string and starts threading candies onto it.

4. Tie the ends when done and wear it proudly!

Tips:

• Pre-tie one end so the candies don’t fall off!

🍭 8. Jellybean Relay Race

Goal: Move jellybeans from start to finish using a spoon!

Materials:

• Jellybeans

• Plastic spoons

• Cups or bowls

How to Play:

1. Set up a start and finish line.

2. At the start, put a cup full of jellybeans.

3. Players hold a spoon (in their mouth or hand) and scoop a jellybean.

4. Walk carefully to the finish line and drop the jellybean into the second cup.

5. Run back and tag the next teammate (if playing in teams).

6. First team to move all their jellybeans wins!

Tips:

• If the jellybean drops, they have to go back to the start!

🍭 9. Cookie Decorating Contest

Goal: Decorate cookies as beautifully and colorfully as possible!

Materials:

• Plain sugar cookies

• Colored frosting

• Sprinkles, candies, edible glitter

• Plates and plastic knives

How to Play:

1. Set up a decorating station with frosting and toppings.

2. Give each player 1–2 cookies.

3. Set a timer (5–10 minutes) for decorating.

4. After time’s up, judges pick winners for categories like:

   • Most Colorful

   • Most Creative

   • Most Like Candyland!

5. Everyone gets to eat their creations!

Tips:

• Make sure you have napkins and wet wipes handy!

🍭 10. Cotton Candy Cloud Race

Goal: Race across the room while balancing a cotton candy “cloud”!

Materials:

• Cotton candy (or pink/blue tissue balls for non-edible version)

• Paper plates

How to Play:

1. Give each player a paper plate with a big cotton candy puff on top.

2. Players must walk or run across the room balancing the cotton candy.

3. If the cotton candy falls off, they must go back to the start.

4. First to the finish wins!

Tips:

• Add obstacles (like cones to zigzag around) for extra challenge!