For some fun and easy children’s summer party games.
Check out these 4 top games ideas, all making the most of the outdoors and (hopefully) warm weather over the summer holidays. Perfect for kids and pre-teens. From ages 3 and up. Both for small or large groups!
For more summer activities for kids, see my list of posts included below.
4 Outdoor Children’s Party Games for the Summer
1. The Perplexing Case of The Pilfered Pooch
From: Mysteries on the Net.
Age rating: 8 to 11 year olds | Number of Players: 8 kids and up to 20 kids can participate in this detective game.
Plot: Every year the small town of Tadpole Grove grinds to a halt for the Tadpole Grove Dog Show. Hopeful hounds from miles around gather in the town hall to be judged on their appearance, behavior, training and friendliness.
It’s the biggest event in town and everybody looks forward to it… This year, preparations were underway…
Then, the night before the big event, phones started to ring, and news quickly spread that Cocoa had been kidnapped! [Source: Mysteries on the Net]
*For more details of this outdoor children’s summer party game, visit: Mysteries on the Net.
2. Riddle Me – Make Your Own Scavenger Hunt Riddles
From: Riddle Me | Age rating: 3 year olds and up.
Description: Instantly generate a scavenger hunt clue party from the world’s largest database of riddle clues.
Riddle Me is perfect for birthday parties, pirate treasure hunts, Halloween scavenger hunts, easter egg scavenger hunts, teen scavenger hunts, adult scavenger hunts.
And also Christmas present treasure hunts, bachelor party scavenger hunts, team scavenger hunts, icebreaker scavenger hunts, family home evenings, and all kinds of other fun activities! [Source: Riddle Me]
*For more details and reviews of this DIY scavenger hunt riddle kit, visit Riddle Me.
3. The Shocking Case of Mystery Manor
From: Mysteries on the Net | Age rating: 10 to 13 years old | Number of Players: 8 girls and up to 20 kids can participate in this detective game.
Description: A downloadable printable detective game.
For an all-girl party! Perfect for pre-teen and tween girls.
Aged 10 to 13 year olds.
For more details of this mystery game. See my post: The Shocking Case of Mystery Manor.
*Available to download and print from: Mysteries on the Net.
4. Gotrovo Treasure Hunt Game
Number of players: 1 to 15 | Age rating: 3 years and up.
Description: Have fun with the whole family whatever the weather! Solve picture, word, riddle and role-play clues. Fixing them to a treasure map as you travel around the home, school or garden. In search of the golden treasure bar at the end of the trail! [Source: Amazon]
See my post: Gotrovo Treasure Hunt Game for Kids (Age 3 and up). For more details of this best-selling ready-made treasure hunt game.
*Available to buy from: US Amazon and UK Amazon.
More Top Murder Mystery Party Games for Kids and Teens!
Free Printable Mystery Games for Kids (Age: 5-8 year olds).
Cluedo Versions UK – Top 10 Best Variations and Special Editions (Age: 8+).
4 Outdoor Children’s Summer Party Games (Age: 3 to 13).
3 Realistic Mystery Games New on Amazon UK (Ages: 12+).
Sherlock Holmes: Jack the Ripper and West End Adventures.
Death at The Dive Bar from Hunt A Killer (Age 13+).
Who Murdered Harmony Ashcroft? Board Game (Age 13+).
For more online kids mystery games, you might also like: Online Mystery-Solving Games for Tweens and Teens (Age: 10 to 16 year olds) to Download and Print.
You might also like: Thanksgiving Themed Mystery Party Game for Large Groups.
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