Top 10 Dinosaur Party Games
Roar-some DIY Dinosaur Party Games for Your Little Paleontologists!
Planning a dino-tastic birthday party for your child? Look no further! Transform your backyard (or living room) into a prehistoric playground with these easy, budget-friendly DIY dinosaur games. Whether your little explorers want to dig for fossils, race like raptors, or go on a thrilling dino egg hunt, we’ve got creative ideas to keep them entertained. These games are perfect for kids of all ages and will have them stomping, roaring, and giggling like true dino fans. Let’s make this party a Jurassic-sized success!
dinosaur party games and THEME ideasDino Dig Discovery Adventure |
 Dinosaur Toy Fossils |
Embark on a thrilling prehistoric excavation! Young paleontologists will dig, sift, and brush their way to uncover hidden treasures, from ancient dinosaur bones to colorful fossils, in a realistic and hands-on archaeological adventure. Who will uncover the most artifacts or the rarest find?
Objective:
To unearth hidden dinosaur bones or fossils buried in sand and collect the most treasures or a specific rare find to win a prize.
Game play:
Explore the Site: Kids take turns digging and sifting through the sand using tools provided to uncover hidden treasures.
Careful Excavation: Using brushes, they carefully clean off their finds to identify bones, fossils, or other hidden objects.
Count & Compare: At the end of the activity, players count their discoveries. Bonus prizes can be given for special finds, such as rare colors or unique shapes.
Supplies:
Set-up:
Prepare the Sand: A few days before the event, fill the kiddie pool or container halfway with clean sand.
Bury the Treasures: Hide the plastic dinosaurs, bones, or other objects at varying depths. Ensure some are easy to find, while others are buried deeper for an added challenge.
If using real bones:
Thoroughly boil, strip, and dry them to remove any residue.
Place them in the sand when completely clean and dry.
Arrange Tools: Place the shovels, sifting pans, and brushes near the excavation site for easy access.
Create a Boundary: Mark off the dig site with tape, ropes, or signs to create an immersive experience. Optional: Add themed decorations like dinosaur cutouts or fossils for added excitement.
Tips:
Keep it Age-Appropriate: For younger children, use larger, brightly colored objects that are easier to find. For older kids, make the challenge more realistic with smaller, camouflaged items.
Add a Storyline: Introduce the activity with a fun backstory—perhaps the kids are part of an expedition looking for the remains of a legendary dinosaur!
Layer the Sand: Bury treasures in layers with sand or pebbles in between for a more realistic digging experience.
Incorporate Learning: Share dinosaur facts or trivia throughout the activity to make it educational and fun.
Stay Safe: If using real bones, supervise carefully to ensure safe handling.
This exciting Dino Dig Discovery Adventure combines hands-on fun, a touch of realism, and a sprinkle of imagination for an unforgettable prehistoric journey!
dinosaur party games and THEME ideasDino Egg Rescue |
Dinosaur |
Roar, stomp, and get ready to travel back in time! Welcome to the land of dinosaurs, where fierce T-Rexes, speedy raptors, and gentle herbivores rule. Adventure awaits with these dino-tastic party games that will have every young paleontologist roaring with excitement!
Objective:
Save the dinosaur eggs and return them to their nest before the volcano "erupts!"
Game play:
Kids will race to collect “dinosaur eggs” (plastic eggs) scattered around the play area and return them to the nest (basket) before the countdown timer runs out.
Supplies:
- Plastic eggs (1-2 per child)
- A basket or small container (the nest)
- A timer (or countdown music for extra fun)
Optional: Obstacles like cones, pillows, or pool noodles to make it more challenging
Set-up:
- Scatter the plastic eggs across a designated play area.
- Place the basket at one end of the play area as the nest.
- Set up simple obstacles for added excitement.
Tips:
Play dino-themed music while they race.
For older kids, add a rule where they must hop or crawl like dinosaurs to collect the eggs.
Offer small prizes or stickers for everyone who helps “save” the eggs.
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Dinosaur what's missing?
Print & Play Game
What's Missing is a printable Dinosaur game where one dinosaur image is hidden on the game board and the other players must search the game cards to try and be the first to discover witch dinosaur is hidden. WHen they do they call out thier best ROAR!!
The game includes a game board that you create from two printable 8x11, 36 dinosaur cards, and a What's Missing Cover Card.
As a bonus this game can also be played as a memory game.
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Dinosaur party games and theme ideaspin the tail on the dinosaur |
Pin the Tail on the Dinosaur |
Here is another classic with a prehistoric spin. Have your dino poster or enlarged print secured to an accessible place on the wall. Get a sheet of white paper, and cut out enough teeth for all the kids to have one. Put their names or initials on the back. Have the teeth, a roll of scotch tape, and a blindfold ready at game time.
The birthday kid gets to be blindfolded first. Spin them around as many times as their age. Give them their tooth, with a ring of tape on the back, and let them try to pin it to the dinosaur’s mouth. After everyone has had a turn, look to see who got their tooth closest to the mark. The closest wins a special prize!
Dinosaur Party Games and Theme IdeasDino Tail Swing |
Dinosaur |
Get ready to roar with laughter and swing like a mighty dinosaur! Strap on your dino tail and take on the challenge to topple the trees in the prehistoric forest. Only the best dino tail-swinger will conquer this wild adventure—so shake those hips and let the fun begin!
Objective:
Knock down as many "trees" as possible using your dino tail, all while swinging like a dinosaur!
Game play:
Each child will wear a dino tail made from pantyhose and an orange. Using only their hips, they must swing their tail to knock down as many "trees" (decorated bottles) as they can within one minute.
Supplies:
- Pantyhose or tights (one pair per child or reusable)
- Oranges (or similar-sized objects to fit in the foot of the pantyhose)
- Empty two-liter bottles (decorated as trees if desired)
- A timer
Set-up:
- Insert an orange into the foot of each pair of pantyhose and tie the open end around a child’s waist so the orange hangs near the ground behind them.
- Set up a “forest” of two-liter bottles spaced out in the game area.
- Create a start line where kids will begin swinging.
Game Play Instructions:
On the signal to start, the child will use their hips to swing their dino tail and knock over as many bottles as possible within one minute.
Count how many bottles they knock over, then reset the bottles for the next child.
Tips:
- Use colorful decorations on the bottles to make them look like trees for added fun.
- Cheer on the players to keep the energy high!
- Adjust the difficulty by increasing or decreasing the spacing between the bottles.
- Give small rewards or stickers to every participant, and a “Dino Tail Swing Champion” badge to the highest scorer.
This game is guaranteed to bring laughter and excitement, and it’s perfect for both kids and spectators!
dinosaur party games and theme ideasDinosaur Ring Toss |
Blow-up Dinosaur |
Objective:
Toss the rings onto the dinosaur’s neck or horns to score points and become the ultimate dino ring master!
Game play:
Parents and kids can team up or compete solo to toss glow-in-the-dark rings (necklaces) around the neck of an inflatable dinosaur or the horns of a custom dino face. Points are earned for every successful toss!
Version 1
Version 1: Inflatable Dinosaur Toss
Supplies:
- Inflatable long-neck dinosaur (available online or at party stores)
- Glow-in-the-dark necklaces (as rings)
- A marker to track points
Set-Up:
- Inflate the long-neck dinosaur and place it in an open space.
- Define a throwing line at a reasonable distance from the dino.
- Activate the glow necklaces by snapping them and connecting them into rings.
How to Play:
Players stand behind the line and take turns tossing the rings onto the dinosaur’s neck.
Each player gets five rings per turn.
Count the rings that land on the dino's neck to calculate the score.
Version 2
Version 2: Dino Horn Toss
Supplies:
- Poster board
- Markers, crayons, or paint (to create the dino face)
- Paper party hats (as horns)
- Tape or glue to secure the horns
- Glow-in-the-dark necklaces
Set-Up:
- Draw or print a large dino face on the poster board (a triceratops works great!).
- Attach the paper party hats to the poster board as horns. Use tape or glue to keep them secure.
- Prop the poster board upright against a chair or wall.
- Set up a throwing line based on the players’ age and skill level.
How to Play:
Players take turns tossing the glow necklaces, aiming to hook them onto the horns.
Each player gets five rings per turn.
Assign points to each horn (e.g., 1 point for side horns, 3 points for the center horn) and tally scores.
Tips:
Dim the lights or play at dusk for the glow effect to shine!
Add dino-themed music for extra fun.
Offer small prizes for different achievement levels, like "Dino Toss Champ" or "Triceratops Tosser."
For younger kids, move the throwing line closer or let them choose their favorite horn to aim for.
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dino tail limbo
To make your dinosaur tail, you will need one or two green poster boards, strong tape, and a broomstick. Cut a zigzag from one corner of a long side of the poster board to the other corner of the long side, without meeting the other side. If done properly, you will end up with duplicate zigzags. If it doesn’t work out quite that way, you have that backup sheet to work with. Decorate them with spots or stripes if you like. Then fold the bottom flat sides of the zigzags over about four inches all the way across to make long tabs. Wrap the tabs around the stick and tape them. Make sure that they are taped to the broomstick itself somewhere, so they don’t slide. You’re ready to dino limbo!
Line the kids up and start the music. One or two adults hold the tail at about neck level of the first kid in line. The kids have to lean back to go under. After each rotation of all the limboers, lower the tail. Do this until all but one have been eliminated. They win a special prize!
dinosaur party games and theme ideasDino Treasure Hunt |
Dinosaur Small Prizes |
Objective:
Follow the dinosaur footprints to uncover hidden treasures—or solve clues to unlock the ultimate prize for older adventurers!
Game play:
Kids will follow the dino tracks around the house or yard, discovering treasures along the way. For older kids, the tracks will lead to clues, which they must solve to find the final treasure.
Supplies:
- Large dinosaur footprint cutouts (construction paper or cardstock)
- Tape (for securing the footprints)
- Small treasures (e.g., toys, candy, stickers)
- Clue cards (optional for older kids)
- A big “final treasure” (e.g., a dinosaur toy or goody bag)
Set-up:
1. Footprints:
- Cut out large dinosaur-shaped footprints.
- Tape them down securely in a trail leading around your play area (indoors or outdoors).
- Space them out to create a clear path to each treasure or clue.
2. Treasures:
- Hide small treasures along the trail in spots kids can easily find, such as under a bush, behind furniture, or inside a box.
- For older kids, hide clues instead of treasures at intermediate stops. These clues should lead to the next set of footprints and eventually to the big treasure.
3.Final Treasure:
- At the end of the trail, place a special prize or collection of goodies for everyone to enjoy.
How to Play:
- Announce the start of the treasure hunt and explain that the footprints will guide them to hidden treasures or clues.
- Younger kids will collect treasures as they go. Older kids will solve clues at each stop to find the next part of the trail.
- Once all the treasures or the final prize is found, celebrate their dino-tracking success!
Tips:
- For younger kids, keep the footprints closer together and treasures easy to spot.
- For older kids, make the clues fun but challenging with riddles or simple puzzles (e.g., “Where does a dinosaur like to rest? Hint: It’s soft and cozy!” leading to a bed).
- Personalize the treasures with dino-themed items like small figurines, stickers, or glow-in-the-dark items.
- Add a storytelling element, like, “The dinos left their footprints while looking for their lost eggs. Can you help find them?”
dinosaur party games and ideasdino challenge trivia |
Dinosaur Trivia Cards |
Objective:
Test your dinosaur knowledge and help your team become the ultimate dino experts!
Game play:
Kids will compete in teams to identify dinosaurs by their pictures. Points are awarded for correct answers, and the team with the most points wins!
How to Play:
- Hold up a picture of a dinosaur for both teams to see.
- The first player to raise their hand gets a chance to answer. If they’re correct, their team earns a point.
- If they’re wrong, the opposing team has a chance to “steal” by giving the correct answer.
- Continue until all the pictures have been used or time runs out.
- For older kids, add bonus questions like “What does its name mean?”
or “Was it a herbivore or carnivore?” to earn extra points.
Supplies:
- Printed images of various dinosaurs (on cardstock for durability)
- A list of each dinosaur’s name (and fun facts for bonus questions)
- A scoreboard (whiteboard, chalkboard, or paper)
- A small bell or buzzer (optional, for older kids to signal their turn)
Set-up:
- Print and cut out images of dinosaurs such as T-Rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, and others.
- Divide the kids into two teams and give them fun team names, like “Team Raptors” and “Team Triceratops.”
- Create a simple scoring area to keep track of points.
Tips:
- Adjust the difficulty based on the age group by using more recognizable or obscure dinosaurs.
- Keep the game fair by rotating players so everyone gets a turn.
- Add a lightning round at the end for extra excitement, where players can answer rapid-fire questions about dinosaurs for bonus points.
- Celebrate the winning team with small prizes or certificates, and give all participants a little reward for joining the fun.
This game is an exciting mix of learning and competition, perfect for dino-loving kids!
dinosaur party games and ideaspass the dino egg |
Dino eggs with prizes |
Objective:
Pass the dino egg while the music plays! Hatch it if you’re holding it when the music stops, and uncover the surprise inside. Be the last player standing to earn the grand prize egg!
How to play:
- Begin the music and have the players pass the egg around the circle.
- Stop the music at random. The player holding the egg gets to “hatch” it by opening it and keeping the prize inside.
- That player then steps out of the game to let others have a turn.
- Repeat the process with a new egg each round, continuing until only one player remains.
- The last player gets the special egg as their prize!
Supplies:
- Plastic Easter eggs (1 per player, plus 1 special egg for the final prize)
- Small dino toys, stickers, candy, or other small prizes
- Music player or speaker (to play and pause music)
Set-up:
- Fill each plastic egg with a small prize. For the final prize egg, include something special, like a larger toy, extra candy, or a certificate.
- Have all the players sit in a circle.
- Start with one egg and keep the rest set aside for each round.
Tips:
- Use dinosaur-themed music to keep the theme going!
- Make sure every child gets an egg to hatch so no one feels left out.
- For younger kids, let them stay in the circle after hatching an egg but have them stop passing to keep things inclusive.
- Decorate the eggs with dino stickers to make them extra fun.
This game is a guaranteed hit, with plenty of excitement, surprises, and happy smiles all around!
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dinosaur balloon stomp
In this game you will create a tail for every child by tying a piece or string to a balloon and the other end of the string should be wrapped around the child's waist. The string should be long enough so that the balloon drags on the floor when the child is walking.
Now start the music and challenge the children to stomp the other kid's balloons while keeping their "tail" safe. The winner is the child with the last remaining unstomped "tail".
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dino, dino, where's your egg
This game is played just like the classic game Doggy, Doggy, Where's your bone?. All the players sit in a group and one person is chosen to be the dinosaur. They must face away from the group and place the dinosaur egg behind them. One of the children will steal the egg and sit back down. They can hide the egg behind their back or between their legs. Once it is hidden all the children sing;
Dino, Dino, wake up and look around,
Someone stole your egg, can it be found?
Then the dinosaur must try and guess who stole their egg. If they guess right they get to be the dinosaur again. If they guess wrong the person who stole the egg gets to be the next dinosaur. Play and repeat.
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