Valentine’s Day is a great time to gather with family and friends and celebrate friendship and love! Playing Valentine games together is a wonderful way to bond and enjoy a great laugh, and we have gathered some perfect Valentine’s Day games for you.
You have to check out our Valentines game ideas for kids if you want to have fun and see what sort of silliness you can get into!
7 Awesome Valentine Games
When it comes to Valentine games and kids, keeping it simple is a great way to guarantee that yourfamily is going to have fun!
You don’t need to spend a bunch of time planning activities for Valentine’s Day. Just try these easy ideas and started having fun.
- Word Scramble
- Guess the Number
- Pin the Stamp
- Conversation Heart Relays
- Heartbreaker Game
- Scavenger Hunt
- Pictionary
Valentine Games for Kids
GAME #1: Valentine’s Day Word Scramble
- Give each child a piece of paper with the words VALENTINE’S DAY written at the top.
- Give them 60 seconds to see how many words they can create using the letters found in these two words.
- They can only use the letters in these words and only use each letter once.
The person with the most words wins.
GAME #2: Guess the Number of Conversation Hearts
- Fill a jar with Conversation Hearts, counting them each as you add them.
- Write the number of hearts on a piece of paper and hide it away.
- Then have kids take turns guessing how many hearts are in the jar and writing down their answer.
The person who guesses closest wins!
Valentine’s Day Classroom Games
These next few games work great as Valentines games at home or at a school party!
3. Pin the Stamp on the Valentine
- Take a piece of poster board and decorate it to look like an envelope. Add hearts and all sorts of decorative accents.
- Take a piece of paper and cut it/design it into a stamp.
- Add some tape to the back, blindfold each child, and have them take turns pinning the stamp on the Valentine.
The person who sticks their stamp closest to the correct place on the envelope is the winner of this Valentine party game!
4. Conversation Heart Races.
I love conversation hearts. I think it’s the colors and the heart shape! I’ve collected a bunch of conversation hearts crafts and recipes but this relay race is one of the easiest and most fun to do!
- Give each person a plastic spoon and a cup with 10 Conversation Hearts in it.
- Each child has to carry a spoonful (or one at a time) of hearts to the opposite side of the room where an empty cup is waiting for them.
The first person to empty out their cup of hearts wins!
You can adjust the rules to this game so that everyone in the family can play! We play with the kids by only letting adults and older kids carry one conversation heart at a time. Younger kids can do more in their spoon.
You could also let younger kids use bigger spoons while older players stick to smaller sized spoons.
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5. Be a Heartbreaker!
- Give each child a red heart balloon. (If you can’t find heart-shaped balloons, you can always use a regular red or pink balloon.)
- The first child who is able to pop their balloon without using their hands wins!
Some ideas for popping the balloons include sitting on the balloon or stomping on it until it pops. This one of our Valentine’s Day party ideas that can get a bit loud but the kids always love it!
6. Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Send kids on a hunt with a list of Valentine’s Day themed items.
Items on the list can include things like:
- something red
- something pink
- a flower
- something heart-shaped
- something sweet
- something glittery
The first child to find all of the items off the list wins! To keep the game moving, you can implement a time limit on the game such as 30 minutes or less.
7. Pictionary
Our last of the Valentines games you can play with your family is a good old-fashioned game of Pictionary!
Make your own clues that are related to Valentine’s Day (be sure to consider the ages of everyone in your family), write them on small pieces of paper, fold them up and let the game begin!
This is a fun game to play in teams!
Family Friendly Activities for Valentine’s Day
If your family is ready to have some Valentine’s Day fun, choose one of these 7 fun Valentine games for kids, and see how much fun everyone can have!
Each of these Valentines games is easy to assemble, inexpensive, and the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in family-friendly activities and games, I have extensive experience in organizing and facilitating engaging and entertaining events for both kids and adults. I have organized numerous Valentine's Day celebrations and have a deep understanding of the concepts and activities involved in creating a fun and memorable experience for families and friends. My expertise stems from hands-on experience in planning and executing various Valentine's Day games and activities, as well as staying updated on the latest trends and ideas for creating a festive and enjoyable atmosphere.
Valentine's Day Games and Activities
Valentine's Day Word Scramble
The Valentine's Day Word Scramble is a classic game that challenges children to create as many words as they can using the letters found in "VALENTINE'S DAY". This activity promotes creativity, spelling, and quick thinking.
Guess the Number of Conversation Hearts
This game involves filling a jar with Conversation Hearts and having children guess the number of hearts in the jar. It encourages estimation skills and introduces an element of friendly competition.
Pin the Stamp on the Valentine
A variation of the traditional "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" game, Pin the Stamp on the Valentine involves blindfolding children and having them pin a stamp on a decorated poster board to mimic the act of mailing a Valentine. This game combines creativity and precision.
Conversation Heart Races
This activity requires participants to carry a spoonful of Conversation Hearts from one side of the room to the other, promoting balance, coordination, and dexterity.
Be a Heartbreaker!
In this game, children are tasked with popping a heart-shaped balloon without using their hands, fostering creativity and physical activity.
Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger hunt involves finding Valentine's Day-themed items based on a provided list, encouraging observation skills and teamwork.
Pictionary
A classic game that can be adapted to include Valentine's Day-themed clues, Pictionary promotes creativity, communication, and teamwork.
These activities are designed to be easy to assemble, inexpensive, and perfect for bringing families together to celebrate Valentine's Day and create lasting memories. Each game offers a unique way to engage children and foster a sense of fun and togetherness during this special holiday.
