Play These Fun Games with Your Dad This Father's Day
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After he's unwrapped all of his Father's Day gifts and devoured a delicious Father's Day dinner, you can keep the celebration of Dad going with some fun Father's Day games that the whole family will enjoy.
Surprise him with a game you know he'll love, or let him take his pick from these dad-themed challenges, outdoor games, and more. All of these games are good for a laugh—especially the "don't laugh" challenge, which is filled with plenty of super corny (but still funny) dad jokes. Since Father's Day falls in June, odds are you'll be blessed with a nice, sunny day. If so, consider playing one of the outdoor games on this list, like cornhole, backyard bowling, or jumbo dominoes or Jenga. (By the way, all of these outdoor games incorporate easy and creative DIY projects, for all the DIY kinda dads out there!) There's still plenty of fun to be had on rainy Father's Days, too. Try planning an indoor Olympics event, playing video games, or learning how to play chess. No matter which game you choose, Dad will definitely have a blast—because he'll be playing with his favorite people!
The Don't Laugh Challenge: Dad Vs. Kid Edition
Calling all dad jokers! In this hilarious game, dads and kids take turns telling each other jokes and acting out silly scenarios. When the person listening laughs or even cracks a smile, the joke teller gets a point.
Rich Dad Cash Flow for Kids Board Game
Dad knows the kids are never too young to start learning about money. This game–designed by the author of the popular self-help book Rich Dad Poor Dad–will make it fun for everyone involved!
Kids Against Maturity: The Original Card Game for Kids
For the dad who knows how to get down to his kids' maturity level, there's this family-friendly version of Cards Against Humanity. It's full of age-appropriate innuendos that'll get the whole family giggling!
Father's Day Bingo
Everyone is a winner in this bingo game that's designed just for Dad. The markers are little mustaches—so cute!
Puzzle Race
Divide up the families at your celebration into three groups (make sure there is at least one adult in each). Set a timer for 15 to 20 minutes, and see which team can put together the most complete puzzle! This set contains three different 300-piece puzzles, so you can rotate sets if teams want to go for round two!
Don't Wake Daddy
This classic children's game is right on theme for Father's Day! He'll have fun playing with you, too.
Dad's Bucket List
This fun game comes with 100 unique, simple game and activity ideas that will help dads connect with their kids and make special memories they'll never forget! Examples include: Have a hula hoop contest, or prank call a loved one using funny voices.
Hasbro Gaming Twister Ultimate
Twister was invented in 1966, so chances are Dad played it when he was a kid. It's a great indoor or outdoor game, and this new version can even be paired with Alexa.
Wooden Yoga Dice Game
If Dad is into yoga, test his skills with this fun dice game. The kids can try the poses, too, and whoever falls first loses!
Giant Jenga
This large-scale Jenga game would be so much fun to play at a Father's Day barbecue in your backyard. And if your dad is into woodworking, learn how to DIY this set together for even more fun!
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Father's Day Scavenger Hunt
Set up a scavenger hunt in your backyard using clues that only Dad could guess. Each clue will bring him closer and closer to the treasure, a.k.a his Father's Day gift!
Football Toss
Is your dad a football fan? If you have an old sheet, a pair of scissors, and a football, then you can easily set up this football toss game in your backyard. Simply cut holes in the sheet, assign different points for each hole, and let the games begin!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Play a Father's Day Trivia Game
There's a lot you might not know about the history of Father's Day! Learn all about it, and then make a list of trivia questions to ask Dad and the rest of the family.
How Well Do You Know Dad?
Time to test your knowledge about your dad! Compose a list of questions ahead of time about Dad, from "What's his favorite food?" to "What would Dad's perfect day look like?” Everyone gets a piece of paper or a dry-erase board. Ask the first question, and once everyone has recorded their answers (including Dad), reveal your papers all at once. Whoever's answer is the closest to what Dad wrote, gets the point!
Human Ring Toss
If Dad is a swimmer, chances are he might want to spend Father's Day by the water. A simple, fun game you can do by the pool or at the beach is a human ring toss! The game is exactly as it sounds: Have a few people line up, mark a throwing line, and see who can toss the most blowup rings around them!
Name That Item!
Here's a game that will have the kids and adults cracking up! Have Dad sit down and blindfold him. Then, gather items for the kids to describe without naming and see how many dad can guess correctly! Items can include tools from the toolbox, a dog leash, or his favorite cooking tools!
Flag Football
Don't worry about the little ones—there's no tackling allowed in flag football! A lively flag football game is perfect for a large family or friend gathering and a great way to get everyone's blood pumping.
Cornhole
Cornhole is always fun for the whole family! Take a cue from this DIY tutorial and decorate your own boards with inside jokes or favorite family memories about your dad.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Pin the Tie on Dad
This one is played just like the classic game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey—except instead of a tail, it's a tie, and instead of a donkey, it's dear old Dad!
Go Backyard Bowling
Take his love of the lanes outside with a fun game of backyard bowling. This DIY kid-size version is perfect for Dad and his little ones to play together.
Get the tutorial at Cloudy Day Gray.
Create the Ultimate Dad Quiz
Create a quiz with questions about Dad's favorite things and see how many your kids can get right. It's a great way for them to show off how well they know Dad, and learn something new about him, too!
Lawn Dominoes
These giant lawn dominoes are sure to be a family favorite on Father's Day as well as outdoor game nights and barbecues in the future. DIY your own colorful set with Dad for extra fun.
Get the tutorial at iron & twine.
Hide and Seek
You can never go wrong with a good old fashioned game of hide and seek around the house or your backyard. If the kids are lucky, Dad will give them a head start!
TV Dad Match-Up
Celebrate your father—and America's favorite TV dads—with this fun printable trivia game. Match the TV Dad with his TV show. The person with the most correct answers wins!
Shaving Race
Gather a group of dads and their kids and equip the little ones with kid-friendly "shaving" supplies, like whipped cream instead of shaving cream, and popsicle sticks as razors. Whoever finishes shaving their dad's face first wins!
Indoor Olympics
Set up your own Olympic Games at home, with whatever real-life or creative events you and Dad can come up with!
Pie Eating Contest
Have a father-kid pie eating contest—with no hands, of course! To avoid a sugar rush, be sure to use single slices or mini pies.
Video Games
If you and dad are both gamers, take turns playing each other's favorite video games together for a fun-filled day. DIY paper crowns optional!
Play Chess
If the kids don't know how to play chess yet, Father's Day is a great opportunity to teach them. It's a bonding experience everyone will remember forever.
Guess What's in Dad's Wallet
This one is best played with a group of fathers and kids. Have the kids write down a list of things they think are in their dads’ wallets. Then invite the dads to empty their wallets and see who has the most matches.
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