Barbie Party Game Ideas – Barbie-themed party games are all about embracing fun, fashion, and creativity, making them perfect for a stylish, imaginative celebration. One popular activity is a Barbie fashion show, where guests can dress up in their best Barbie-inspired outfits and strut their stuff down a makeshift runway. You can also host a Barbie trivia quiz, testing players’ knowledge of the iconic doll, her different careers, and friends, or play Barbie bingo with themed cards featuring Barbie’s many outfits and accessories.
For a crafty twist, a Barbie doll decorating station allows guests to customize their own dolls with fun outfits, hairstyles, and accessories. Barbie Dream House scavenger hunts can lead players on a hunt for hidden Barbie-themed items around the venue, and a Barbie karaoke session lets everyone sing along to classic Barbie songs or popular hits from Barbie movies. Barbie makeover stations with face painting, nail art, or temporary tattoos add a personal touch to the festivities. These games turn any Barbie party into a playful, glamorous, and creative experience where everyone can unleash their inner Barbie or Ken!
Barbie Party Game Ideas
💖 Barbie Glam Party Games
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Barbie Fashion Show – Walk the runway with style!
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Design a Barbie Dress – Craft dresses using fabric scraps.
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Barbie Makeover Station – Hair, nails, and glitter!
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Barbie Photo Booth – Glam backgrounds and props.
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Create Your Own Barbie – Decorate paper dolls.
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Sparkle Tattoo Station – Temporary glitter tattoos.
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Glam Walk (Musical Walk) – Like cake walk, but for glam prizes.
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Barbie Pose Freeze Dance – Dance and freeze in Barbie poses!
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Runway Relay – Walk in high heels and pass the baton.
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Best Barbie Pose Contest – Strike your best Barbie pose.
🌟 Barbie Adventure Games
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Barbie’s Scavenger Hunt – Find pink or fashion-themed items.
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Barbie’s Treasure Hunt – Hidden jewelry box challenge.
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Dreamhouse Puzzle Race – Assemble Barbie-themed puzzles.
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Fashion Designer Relay – Dress a mannequin fastest!
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Barbie Secret Mission – Complete a fashion-themed mission.
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Find Ken! – Hide and seek with a Ken doll.
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Barbie’s Beach Adventure (Obstacle Course) – Beach towels, flip-flops, surfboard race.
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Barbie Dream Car Race – Decorate and race toy cars.
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Barbie’s Mystery Box – Guess the glam item by touch.
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Dream Closet Dash – Pick outfit pieces blindfolded.
🎀 Barbie Relay and Active Games
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Glam Bag Relay – Balance a purse on your head.
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High Heel Race – Race carefully in oversized shoes.
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Tiara Toss – Toss rings onto tiara cones.
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Pink Balloon Pop – Pop pink balloons to find prizes.
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Barbie Dress-Up Relay – Put on full Barbie outfit quickly.
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Purse Relay – Fill a purse with “essentials” and race.
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Glam Hopscotch – Hopscotch with glitter squares.
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Pretty Pink Egg-and-Spoon Race – Race with pink eggs.
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Glitter Hair Relay – Add temporary hair color quickly.
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Barbie Selfie Challenge – Run and take the funniest glam selfie.
👛 Barbie Carnival-Style Games
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Pink Plinko – Pink board where prizes fall.
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Ring Toss with Mini Handbags – Toss rings over purse handles.
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Barbie Doll Toss – Toss dolls into decorated bins.
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Dress the Barbie Blindfolded – Spin and dress blindfolded.
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Pink Beanbag Toss – Toss into Barbie-themed targets.
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Glam Wheel Spin – Spin to win Barbie prizes.
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Lipstick Toss – Toss fake lipsticks into baskets.
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Pink Duck Pond – Pick pink ducks for prizes.
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Makeup Bag Grab – Quick grab bags with surprises inside.
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Dream Car Pit Stop – Decorate toy cars at a “pit stop.”
✨ Barbie Craft Activities
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Make Your Own Barbie Necklace.
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Design Your Own Barbie Shoes (with templates).
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DIY Barbie Dreamhouse Doors (craft cardboard doors).
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Glitter Slime Station – Pink glitter slime!
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Barbie Charm Bracelet Making.
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Decorate Glam Sunglasses.
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Create Barbie Dream Journals.
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Decorate Your Own Barbie Tote Bag.
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Make Barbie Popcorn Boxes (for movie time!).
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Create Mini Fashion Sketches.
💎 Barbie Spa & Glam Stations
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Mini Mani Station – Nail painting fun.
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Lip Gloss Lab – Create your own lip gloss.
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Barbie Facials (cucumber slices, gentle masks).
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DIY Barbie Hair Clips.
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Create Barbie Perfume (scented craft spray).
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Hair Tinsel Station.
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Glam Temporary Hair Dye Station.
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Barbie Sparkle Body Art Station.
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Create Glam Sleep Masks.
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DIY Barbie Bath Bombs.
🛍️ Barbie Boutique Games
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Barbie Shopping Spree (Grab as many items as possible).
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Fashion Frenzy Game (Pick an outfit theme fast).
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Pink Purse Mystery Game (Guess what’s inside).
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Barbie Closet Organizer (Sort clothes fast challenge).
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Glamour Grab (Memory and grab challenge).
🎤 Barbie Talent Show Activities
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Sing Like a Pop Star – Karaoke contest.
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Barbie Talent Show – Dance, sing, act, or show a skill.
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Dreamhouse Dance Party – Follow Barbie dance moves.
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Barbie’s Drama Club – Mini skits and acting games.
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Barbie’s Lip Sync Battle – Fun performance lip syncs.
💄 Barbie Brain Games
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Barbie Trivia Quiz – How well do you know Barbie?
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Guess the Barbie Career – Act out different careers.
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Fashion Memory Match – Match fashion items.
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Pink Word Scramble – Unscramble Barbie words.
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Barbie Bingo – Barbie-themed bingo cards.
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Dreamhouse Maze Challenge – Solve the Barbie maze.
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Barbie Crossword Puzzle.
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Barbie Charades – Act out Barbie activities.
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Barbie Pictionary – Draw fashion and Dreamhouse clues.
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Name That Barbie Movie – Guess based on clues or scenes.
🍬 Barbie Sweet Treat Challenges
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Pink Cupcake Decorating Contest.
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Build Your Own Glam Candy Necklace.
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Pink Candy Guess – Guess the number in a jar.
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Barbie Ice Cream Sundae Bar – Decorate wildly.
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Decorate Barbie Cookies.
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Donut on a String (Pink Edition).
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Barbie Cotton Candy Eating Contest (hands behind back!).
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Pink Milkshake Relay – Race to drink pink milkshake fastest.
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Barbie Sweet Station (build your own sweet bag).
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Glam Pink Popcorn Toss – Toss popcorn into buckets.
🎉 Big Barbie Party Activities
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Barbie Movie Viewing Party.
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Barbie Dreamhouse Obstacle Course.
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Barbie Beach Party Pool Games.
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Barbie Pajama Party Pillow Fight.
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Barbie Fashion Swap – Swap outfits with a spin wheel.
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Barbie Picnic – Pink picnic with tea party vibes.
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Barbie Birthday Parade – March around showing off fashion.
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Barbie Hide-and-Seek – Barbie dolls hidden everywhere.
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Barbie Mystery Guest – Guess who dressed up as Barbie.
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Dream Career Dress-Up – Dress as different Barbie careers.
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Barbie World Creation Station – Build a Barbie Town with cardboard and paint.
How to Play
🎀 1. Barbie Fashion Show – Walk the runway with style!
Goal: Show off your best outfit and runway walk.
Materials:
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A long rug or strip of fabric for the “runway”
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Music (upbeat or Barbie-themed)
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Fun dress-up clothes (optional)
How to Play:
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Set up a “runway” area where guests can walk.
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Play fun fashion music.
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One at a time, each guest struts down the runway showing off their outfit.
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Encourage poses at the end of the runway!
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Cheer loudly for each model.
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Optionally, give awards like “Most Glamorous,” “Sassiest Walk,” “Most Creative Look.”
🎀 2. Design a Barbie Dress – Craft dresses using fabric scraps
Goal: Create a fun Barbie outfit from craft supplies.
Materials:
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Fabric scraps
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Ribbons, sequins, buttons
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Glue dots, tape, or safe fabric glue
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Scissors
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Paper or cardstock dolls, or real Barbie dolls
How to Play:
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Set up a table with fabric and decorating supplies.
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Give each guest a Barbie doll or paper doll template.
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Challenge them to design a creative new outfit.
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Let them glue, tape, or tie their outfit onto the doll or paper.
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Optional: Have a “fashion show” for the new designs!
🎀 3. Barbie Makeover Station – Hair, nails, and glitter!
Goal: Get glammed up like Barbie!
Materials:
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Nail polish
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Temporary hair colors or glitter spray
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Hairbrushes and clips
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Face gems or body glitter
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Mirrors
How to Play:
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Set up a “makeover” table or area.
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Assign helpers (adults or older kids) to help with hair, nails, and glitter.
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Guests take turns getting their hair styled, nails painted, or glitter applied.
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After their makeover, they can strut their look at the Barbie Photo Booth!
🎀 4. Barbie Photo Booth – Glam backgrounds and props
Goal: Take fabulous Barbie-themed photos!
Materials:
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Barbie-themed backdrop (pink curtains, posters, etc.)
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Fun props: sunglasses, boas, tiaras, microphones, purses
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Camera or phone
How to Play:
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Set up a glam background and arrange props nearby.
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Each guest can pick props and pose in front of the backdrop.
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Take tons of silly and stylish pictures.
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You can print photos as party favors or make a collage!
🎀 5. Create Your Own Barbie – Decorate paper dolls
Goal: Make a one-of-a-kind Barbie character.
Materials:
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Blank paper doll cutouts
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Crayons, markers
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Stickers, glitter, sequins
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Glue
How to Play:
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Hand each guest a blank paper doll.
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Let them color and decorate their doll however they want.
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Add glitter, fabric, or stickers for a 3D effect.
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At the end, have them introduce their doll and give her a name and a fun job or hobby!
🎀 6. Sparkle Tattoo Station – Temporary glitter tattoos
Goal: Get sparkly tattoos just like a Barbie star!
Materials:
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Temporary tattoo sheets (glitter designs)
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Wet sponges
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Small towels
How to Play:
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Set up a station with tattoo sheets and sponges.
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Let guests pick their favorite tattoo.
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Apply the tattoo using a wet sponge according to package directions.
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Let dry and admire the sparkle!
🎀 7. Glam Walk (Musical Walk) – Like cake walk, but for glam prizes
Goal: Walk in a circle and win glam prizes when the music stops!
Materials:
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Numbers taped to the floor in a circle
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Small glam prizes (lip gloss, hair clips, etc.)
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Music
How to Play:
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Place numbered spots in a circle on the floor.
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Each player stands on a number.
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Start the music; players walk from number to number.
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Stop the music randomly; players freeze.
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Draw a number randomly — whoever is standing on that number wins a prize!
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Keep playing until all prizes are won.
🎀 8. Barbie Pose Freeze Dance – Dance and freeze in Barbie poses!
Goal: Dance like Barbie and freeze in a fabulous pose when the music stops.
Materials:
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Music
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Open space for dancing
How to Play:
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Play fun Barbie or pop music.
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Players dance around, showing off their moves.
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When the music stops, everyone must freeze in their best “Barbie pose” (hands on hips, blowing a kiss, arms up, etc.).
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Anyone who moves after the music stops is out.
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Last player standing wins!
🎀 9. Runway Relay – Walk in high heels and pass the baton
Goal: Team relay race — walk a runway in heels and pass the baton!
Materials:
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Toy high heels or oversized dress-up heels
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A baton (or pink wand)
How to Play:
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Divide guests into teams.
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First player puts on the heels and holds the baton.
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Walk quickly but carefully down the “runway” and back.
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Pass the baton and heels to the next teammate.
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First team to finish wins!
Tips:
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Use plastic high heels from a toy section or big funny shoes for safety.
🎀 10. Best Barbie Pose Contest – Strike your best Barbie pose
Goal: Strike the ultimate Barbie-style pose for fun and prizes!
Materials:
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A “stage” area
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Fun music
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A judge or audience to vote
How to Play:
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Each guest takes a turn striking their best Barbie-inspired pose.
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Poses could be from Barbie movies, dolls, or just fun glamorous stances.
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Judges (or all the guests) can vote for winners:
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Best Overall Pose
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Most Glam Pose
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Silliest Pose
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Give small prizes or crowns for each winner!
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