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Entertain the Children at Your Party With Basketball Frenzy

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Events involving both adults and children can be a nightmare to plan. Parents often want the chance for some grown-up socialization, and kids want… well… to be kids! Without the correct range of activities in place, however, kids can become bored and antsy. The purpose or flow of your party can be entirely ruined with this imbalance of entertainment for both age groups.

In this article, we will take a look at a potential solution to your entertainment worries by using Basketball Frenzy. Let’s look at why renting this game for your party may be the perfect option to keep children entertained while adults have their fun.

Basketball Frenzy

What is Basketball Frenzy?

Basketball Frenzy is a super-sized take on the classic game Connect-4. In this game, 2 players face off, throwing basketballs in hoops which lead on the Connect-4 game board. The aim of the game is the same as Connect-4, to see which player will be the first to achieve 4 of their color basketballs in a row, be that horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

What makes Basketball Frenzy perfect entertainment for kids?

There are many reasons why Basketball Frenzy is perfect for keep kids entertained at parties. Listed below are some of the top benefits of the game system:

1. No Electric Hook Up

Depending on where you host your event, you may find your planning becomes limited by the number of sockets available for the games and equipment that might require electricity. This can leave a party space looking strange, with games all clustered around the nearest power points or lots of wires and extension cords leading to outdoor spaces. Basketball Frenzy doesn’t require electricity to operate and can be installed anywhere, allowing you to utilize the kid’s party room without depending on electricity.

2. Making Friends

For some children, busy parties or events can be stressful. They might not know anyone else attending, or they might not know how to approach other children without a bit of anxiety. Basketball Frenzy serves as a great icebreaker activity for children, allowing them to communicate easily with one another as get to know each other through game play.

3. Problem Solving

If you are a parent, you’ll know how important it is to infuse learning into as many activities as possible, even if the child doesn’t realize that’s what is occurring. Basketball Frenzy is great for encouraging a wide range of skills from social interaction to team working and also problem solving. In this game, children work together to try to outwit the other players.

4. Physical Activity

Basketball Frenzy is also a physically-active game, requiring children to shoot basketballs into hoops. This is great not only for physical health and raising skill levels, but it also helps children to burn off excess energy, reducing the risk of kids running riot at your event or party.

5. No Screens!

As mentioned, Basketball Frenzy has no electric hook up and no screens. This is great for parents of 21st century kids, who seem to be all to often glued to one screen or another. Instead, children actually have to communicate with those around them and take an active role in the game instead of a passive one.

6. Suits a Variety of Ages

Sometimes events with children can be challenging to plan, as it can be difficult to find activities that suit a broad age range. Basketball Frenzy is perfect for kids 7 and up and can even be played by younger children with a parent’s help. Teens will also enjoy this game, and you might find several of your adult friends partaking in a hoop or two.

7. Simple Concept

The concept of Basketball Frenzy is also simple and easy to understand, meaning that kids can be in charge of playing the game without adult guidance. This gives parents a chance to have often much needed me-time.

Think Creative

If you’re planning your party in or around Boston, Hartford, or New York and want Basketball Frenzy at your event, then give Creative Event Services a call. Not only do we have a large selection of game options available, but we offer a wide range of event supplies from furniture to equipment, and at great rental prices too!

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Add Creativity to Your Party Through Game Shows

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Game shows are one of America’s favorite past-times. A good, healthy competition always gets people in the party spirit, engaging them in a singular, uniting activity. One of the most difficult aspects of party planning is deciding on what games and activities you’d like your guests to take part in. The games and activities you choose will help engage your guests and keep them entertained for the evening, but will also set the precedent for future parties throughout the year. In this blog, the focus is all on game shows!

Party Game Shows

Why a game show may be right for your next event

There are tons of event games to choose from that will certainly keep your guests well entertained during your party. However, game shows offer something unique to your guests: camaraderie and competition. That’s why game shows at events do more than simply entertain your guests – they engage them in a fun exercise that allows for team-building and suspense build-up. The great part about game shows is that they can be implemented no matter what type of party you’re hosting. Here are just a few settings that game shows are appropriate for:

Corporate events or office parties

Planning a game show for your corporate event or office party is a perfect way to break the ice. You can tailor the game to be about office policy, name memorization, or other work-specific questions that really specialize the game to the exact occasion. Work parties can be awkward and uncomfortable – a game show is a great tool to lighten the mood a bit.

Small or large family get-togethers

Depending on the family you come from, things might get a little competitive from time to time. Game shows are an excellent opportunity to engage the entire family in one simple, and universal, activity that everyone can enjoy.

Birthdays and other celebrations

Whether you’re throwing a birthday, a sports-themed event, or even a red carpet event, you can tailor your game show to be all about the birthday girl/boy, about your favorite sport, or about famous celebrities. The truly customizable nature of game shows is what makes them so versatile and perfect for any occasion or celebration.

“Minute to Win It:” the party game show that wows guests

One particular game show that will stand out to your guests is “Minute to Win It.” This timed game is one version of a game show that keeps guests on their toes. There are a few ways to play the game, and it’s always important to read the directions first! We’ll go over the details here:

How it works

“Minute to Win It” is a rather simple concept that delivers loads of fun. The game consists of numerous different minute-long challenges utilizing different household items, making it highly accessible and easy for everyone to play. The goal is to win the game, of course, and the lucky guest who wins goes home with a gift of the party-planner’s choice.

The first thing you need to do when implementing “Minute to Win It” is decide what game format will work best for your event. Here are the two different formats the game can be played in:

1. Game show with host

In this version, a singular game show host is chosen first who will be the stage host for the evening. In this version, the host recruits party guests from the audience to participate in different games.

2. Team-building stations

This version calls for guests to participate in games at several different game stations where multiple guests compete at the same time in the same activity to see who wins first. The activities may involve single individuals at a time or teams of multiple guests to participate.

Game Show With Host This popular game show may be a hit on TV, but it can be brought right into your home, back yard, or party venue rather easily. Here at Creative Event Services, we’ve used “Minute to Win It” for countless parties in the areas of Boston, Hartford, and New York. It’s a timelessly classic idea that party guests simply can’t get enough of! If you’d like to learn more about our services or other games we can bring to your next event, please contact one of our event-planning specialists right away.