Glow in the Dark Games the Kids will Love!

Night Games and Glow in the Dark Fun

Did your kids ever play games in the evening?  Well, get ready for an awesome  time. 

These glow in the dark games are great for all ages.  They bring tons of excitement and fun for the whole family.  You can play them at different parties including your:

• Sleep Over Party
• Beach Party
• Hawaiian Luau Party or your
• Back Yard Camping Party

Safety Tips:

• Clear your play area during the day
• Remove all sharp object such as branches and/or rocks
• Push solar lights to the corners so the kids won't step on them
• Have regular lighting ready at all times
• Assure there is some light so the kids can visually see

With these glowing games, you want to see the glow but at the same time, to see quite clearly! 

Put solar lighting around the yard, place them so that they are out of the way, so this kids are able to play these games safely and cautiously! 

Glow in the Dark Hot Potato

How many players: 4 +

Object: Don't get caught with the Object

Type: Indoor/ Outdoor

Supplies:

• A ball or any small object to pass to players
• Glow sticks, preferably neon necklaces
• Music
• Someone to stop the Music
• All the happy kids

What to do:

1. To make the game glow, secure a neon necklace around the object
2. Do this by tying the glow necklace or taping it on the object
3. Have all the kids sit or stand in a circle
4. Have someone turn out the light, but stay close to turn light back on when music stops
5. Then as the music plays each player will pass the glowing ball around
6. When the music stops the one caught with the ball is OUT!
7. Continue until on player remains

Tip:  Have every child wear a neon necklace and/or some rings so you can see where they are while the room is dark. 

These glowing accessories can be found at any or most department or party store.

Glow in the Dark Volleyball

How many players: 6 +

Object:

Type: Outdoor

Supplies:

• Volleyball
• Volleyball Net
• Glow sticks, preferably glowing neon necklaces

What to do:

• Secure a glowing neon necklace around the volleyball.
• You can do this by using clear wrapping tape
• Separate players into teams of two
• Now play like you would regular volleyball

Photo Courtesy of Wren Trixie

Glow in the Dark Frisbee

How many players: 2+

Object: Outdoor

Type: Easy and Simple!  Just for Fun!

Supplies:

• Frisbee
• Glowing neon necklaces
• Clear tape
• And two or more players

What to do:

1. Secure the glowing neon necklaces to the Frisbee using the clear tape
2. Then play like regular Frisbee

Tip:  To add extra light to your play area, use solar lights or glow sticks

Glow in the Dark Crocket

This game is played the same as regular Crocket.  To go with the glowing theme you will be using glow in the dark paint to create some night-time entertainment. 

This game is excellent for the whole family plus perfect for camp.

How many players: 3 +

Object: To finish first!

Type: Outdoor

Supplies:

• Crochet Set
• Glowing washable paint
• Glowing neon necklaces (enough for each player)
• And all the players

What to do:

1. Before the party or the night before, dip each crochet ball in Glowing washable paint, This will allow enough time for the paint to dry.
2. Set up crochet as directed right before dawn, this way you can see what you are doing before it gets dark
3. Play the game as directed!

Tip:  Give all players glowing accessories, this way each player will be seen and stand out in the game!

Glow in the Dark Spot Dancing

How many players: 4 +

Object: Not to get caught dancing last

Type: Indoors or Outdoors!

Supplies:

• Glowing neon necklaces and rings
• Music
• Music controller
• Someone to control the lights

What to do:

1. Give each players their glowing accessories
2. When the music turns and the lights go out, each player will begin to dance
3. When the music stops, all players have to stop
4. The last one dancing will be seen, but determine who it is will be when the light turn on
5. Continue until their is one player left

Safety tip:  If the game is indoors and play area is dark.  Clear play area or make a dance floor when preparing for the party. 

Glow in the Dark Freeze Tag

How many players: 4 +

Object: Not to get tagged IT

Type:  Indoor/ Outdoor

Supplies:

• Glowing neon necklaces all one color (optional)
• One other color for the one that is IT
• And all the kids

What to do:

1. Give all the kids there glowing necklaces
2. Determine who is IT, and the one that is IT will get a RED glowing necklace
3. This way all the players will know who and where the IT is at all times
4. When a player gets touched by the one IT, then he/she is then frozen
5. When a player is frozen, they must stay there until another player frees them
6. He/she is freed when the other player tags them

Tip: This is similar if the kids just want to play regular tag!

Glow in the Dark Red Rover

How many players: 6 +

Object: To create one winning line with all the players

Type: Outdoor

Supplies:

• Glowing neon necklaces, one for each player
• And all the excited kids

What to do:

• Play game like regular Red Rover
• Give each player a Glowing neon necklaces

Tip: If the play area is too dark, then add a couple of solar lights around the play area or glowing neon sticks

Enjoy and have Fun!

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