Medieval Games Perfect For An Adult Medieval Theme Party

A medieval birthday party gives you the opportunity to plan a fun and exciting party in the tradition of a renaissance faire. Everyone has the opportunity to kick up their heels, dress like a king or queen or a ragtag peasant, and let loose. So, if you're throwing a Medieval Birthday Party, here are some great medieval games to consider incorporating:

BOARD GAMES - Have tables set up with chess boards, wood tic-tac-toe boards, etc. so guests may play at will.

BOCCE BALL MEDIEVAL STYLE - This game may be played with two people or two teams of two or four individuals. Flip a coin to determine who starts the game. That person will throw a small ball, known as the "Jack" from one end of the bocce lanes towards the far end. That same person takes his or her bocce ball and rolls it toward the "Jack". The goal is to try and get the bocce ball the closest to the "Jack". Everyone takes turns trying to get their ball closest to the "Jack". After all the balls have been thrown, points are awarded to the ball that got the closest.

MAGIC POTION RELAY - Divide your guests into teams and give each team a goblet and a bucket or cauldron of water. At the finish line, have an empty bucket or cauldron set up for each team. On "Go", the first person of each team dips their goblet into the container and fills it up with water. He/she then proceeds to walk/run to the finish line and empty the goblet into the container. He/she then walks/runs back to their teammates and hands off the goblet. The game continues in the same fashion until everyone has had a turn. The first team who gets through all of their teammates first are the winners.

In case your mind hasn't ventured here yet, the women may be at a slight disadvantage depending upon their costume selection. For example, high heels aren't the easiest thing to run in. They might have to tossed aside, along with scooping up one's long, flowing dress in order to hit it!

JESTER GAME - Have someone dress up like a court jester and stroll through the party performing. When it's time to play a game, line everyone up and have your court jester commence performing. The object of the game is to get your guests to laugh. If your jester succeeds in so doing, that person or persons are out of the game. At the end of the allotted time, if you have guests who did not laugh, crack a smile, snicker, or the like, they are the winners. If your jester was able to take everyone out, your jester is the winner.

ARRIVALS - As guests arrive have a guard or jester at the door announce the arrival of your guests by saying something like, "The Duke and Duchess Jamison have arrived."

MUSICIANS - Hire your local high school band to play period instruments like harps, mandolin, bowed psaltery, flutes, penny whistle, violins, and other wind and string instruments.

JUGGLERS - Have jugglers strolling and performing throughout your party rooms. Look into securing high school "class clowns" for the job.

SINGERS - Specializing in renaissance music from the Celtic lands. Another great opportunity to support your local high school singers.

CONTROTIONISTS & ACROBATICS - Although you might not be able to find true contortionists in your area, perhaps some of the local ballet and gymnastic studios might have some rather flexible young men and ladies who could put together some interesting contortionist-type moves.

STORYTELLING - Have some high school students tell the tale of Robin Hood invoking some audience participation of cheering and hissing, etc.

MAGICIANS - Hire a magician to stroll through the party and perform tricks and/or put on a show.

RENAISSANCE DANCING - Hire someone to teach your guests renaissance dancing and let the good times roll.

PRINTABLE GAMES - Here's a great site for some fun print and play adult party games that would be a perfect party game add-on!

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