Milestone celebrations are fun and memorable ideas that can be achieved through 50th Party Games Ideas. The traditional games, such as trivia about the life of the guest of honor, bring laughter and reminiscence, and there is a twist to the game: guess the year, with certain events in history. Incorporate interactive activities such as karaoke, photo scavenger hunts, or a memory jar where guests share stories. Competitively inclined spirits: Set up card games, bingo, or themed quizzes.
Electronic games, such as guessing challenges in a slideshow with old photographs, are also very suitable for this event. Add humor with a “50 Years in Review” game or a playful roast. Adding prizes and props will make the games not only entertaining but also an ideal choice to bring the family and friends even closer together in the process of the celebration.
50th Party Games Ideas
- 50-Year Trivia Quiz
- Guess the Year (Events & Songs)
- Memory Lane Charades
- 50 Things About the Guest of Honor
- Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Life Timeline Game
- Two Truths and a Lie (Birthday Edition)
- Guess the Baby Picture
- Karaoke with ’70s Songs
- Celebrity from the 70s Guessing Game
- Roast the Guest of Honor
- Bingo with Life Events
- What’s in Your Purse (Funny Version)
- Truth or Dare: Retro Edition
- Pass the Gift Game
- 50 Candles Challenge (Blowing Them Out!)
- Name That Tune (50 Songs from the Past)
- Puzzle Race with Old Photos
- “Finish the Sentence” Game
- Photo Booth Props Challenge
- The Shoe Game with Spouse
- Never Have I Ever: Over 50 Version
- Beer Pong Retro Style
- Trivia on Guests’ Favorite Movies
- Retro Fashion Contest
- Charades: Things from 50 Years Ago
- Spin the Wheel of Fun (Custom Questions)
- Funny Awards Ceremony
- Storytelling Circle (Share a Memory)
- Guess the Famous Quote
- Emoji Game (Guess the Phrase)
- Pictionary with 1970s Words
- Dance-Off: 70s Disco Style
- Who Knows the Guest Best?
- Life Advice Cards Activity
- Birthday Bingo with Gifts
- 50-Second Challenges (Minute to Win It Style)
- Name the TV Show Theme Song
- Balloon Pop Trivia
- Jenga with Personal Questions
- Pass the Mic (Compliment or Roast)
- Guess the Price (1970s Edition)
- Would You Rather: 50s Version
- Create a Memory Scrapbook (Interactive)
- Musical Chairs with Oldies Songs
- Secret Word Game (Penalty if You Say It)
- Who Am I? (Stick Famous Names on Forehead)
- Old Song Lyrics Fill-in-the-Blank
- Movie Night Quiz
- Life Goals Bucket List Game
Steps to play 50th Party Games
1. 50-Year Trivia Quiz
- Step 1: Assemble 20–30 trivia questions covering significant moments, music, movies, and fashion over the past 50 years.
- Step 2: Then print your question cards or prepare a slideshow for your quiz.
- Step 3: Schedule a fun competition by dividing guests into teams.
- Step 4: Designate a scorekeeper and have someone keep time for each round.
- Step 5: Reward the victorious group with a small prize, such as a retro gift.
2. Guess the Year (Events & Songs)
- Step 1: Choose iconic photos, headlines, and song clips from multiple years.
- Step 2: Print photos or put together a digital display for guests to see.
- Step 3: Ask guests to try to guess the year that the event took place or that the song came out.
- Step 4: Assign a point for each correct answer.
- Step 5: Announce the winners and award them small prizes.
3. Memory Lane Charades
- Step 1: List memorable events or funny moments from the guest of honor’s life.
- Step 2: Put Them in a Fancy Bowl.
- Step 3: In pairs, split players into two teams to play charades.
- Step 4: Players pantomime the event to their team without speaking, who is attempting to guess the event.
- Step 5: — Score it and declare the victorious team with a silly prize.
4. 50 Things About the Guest of Honor
- Step 1: Come up with a list of 50 questions or fun facts about the birthday girl/guy!
- Step 2: Print the cons on bright cards or display them in a slide show.
- Step 3: Let your guests guess the responses or complete the list in teams.
- Step 4: Compare surprise or funny facts and say them out loud for entertainment.
- Step 5: Now that you know which guest of guests knows you the best, get the winner a personalized gift.
5. Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Step 1: Generate a list of photo challenges (“Take a selfie with the guest,” “Find a picture from the 70s”).
- Step 2: Pass out the list when the party starts.
- Step 3: Have audience members take photos on their phones for a certain amount of time.
- Step 4: Gather and show off the top photos on TV or a slideshow.
- Step 5: Offer a prize for the most creative or the funniest photos.
