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What’s more fun than gathering with friends for a night of excitement? A sleepover is a fantastic way to bring friends closer and share plenty of laughs. But once everyone arrives, what’s next? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This article provides you with 30 exciting ideas to ensure you and your guests have a night to remember.
Things You Should Know
- Prepare fun snacks like flavored popcorn or mini pizzas. Have your friends decorate cupcakes or help you bake to enjoy some time in the kitchen together.
- Watch a movie or build a pillow fort for that traditional sleepover vibe.
- Host a spa night and pamper each other with manicures for a relaxing time at home.
- Play a board game or enjoy other games like ‘fill in the blanks’ or ‘delicate corpses’.
Steps
Indoor Camping
Pack your camping gear so you don’t have to worry about the weather. Who says camping must always be outdoors? Ask your friends to bring sleeping bags and blankets, and then curl up inside tents for a cozy, indoor camping experience.
- Make s’mores indoors by melting marshmallows in the microwave.
Play Mad Libs to create a fun story
Create silly and wild stories with the Mad Libs game. Grab some Mad Libs sheets and hand one to each person. One by one, each person will think of verbs, nouns, and adjectives to fill in the blanks of the story, and then read it aloud for everyone to laugh at.
Make creative popcorn.
Spice up your movie night with a fun twist on popcorn. Make popcorn in the microwave, then add everything your friends want: M&M's, chocolate, gummy candy, and candy-coated peanuts are perfect additions to the popcorn!
- You can also create savory popcorn by sprinkling some seasonings over it.
Movie time
Pick a movie everyone will enjoy and set up a cozy spot on the sofa. Choose a scary movie for a classic sleepover vibe, or if you're in the mood for something light-hearted, go for a comedy or romantic comedy.
- Can't decide on a movie? Let everyone pick one, then vote! The movie with the most votes wins!
Baking
Enjoy a fun homemade treat with friends. If everyone in your group loves baking, turn it into a game! Prepare all the necessary ingredients beforehand, then spend the first hour of your sleepover baking a delicious cake and enjoying the results.
Set up a hot cocoa bar
Warm up a cold winter night with a hot cocoa drink, customized for everyone. Lay out everything your guests might need, including mugs with handles, marshmallows, snow cream, and colorful sprinkles. You can also use a pre-made hot cocoa mix or make your own if you prefer.
Build a pillow fort
Bring back a classic sleepover idea by building a fort and enjoying the cozy atmosphere. Grab some blankets to drape over furniture and create a cute hideaway for you and your friends. Add a few sparkling string lights to perfect the fort and create a magical space for everyone to hang out in.
Play a few rounds of board games
Bày trò tiêu khiển cho các vị khách bằng các trò chơi cờ bàn hoặc trò chơi bài mà họ thích. Mọi người sẽ ngồi quanh bàn và chọn một trò chơi yêu thích. Đảm bảo rằng mọi người đều nắm được luật chơi. Nếu ai cũng thích chơi cờ bàn, bạn có thể bảo mỗi người đem đến trò chơi yêu thích của mình và lần lượt chơi cả đêm! Bạn chưa biết nên chọn trò chơi nào? Hãy thử những trò cổ điển như:
- Pandemic (Giải Cứu Thế Giới)
- Catan (Khai Phá Vùng Đất Mới)
- Cards Against Humanity (trò chơi thẻ bài, phiên bản tiếng Việt có tên là ODD)
Mở một đêm spa
Giúp các vị khách của bạn thư giãn bằng một buổi spa vui vẻ tại nhà. Chuẩn bị sẵn những vật dụng cho buổi thư giãn như mặt nạ đắp mặt, áo choàng và dép bông đi trong nhà. Thêm hoa quả và nước khoáng có ga nữa, vậy là các bạn đã có thể thong thả tận hưởng buổi tối thư giãn tại nhà.
Làm móng cho nhau
Thử tay nghề làm móng của bạn và thỏa sức sáng tạo với trò chơi sơn móng. Cho mọi người chọn màu sơn yêu thích và lần lượt sơn móng cho nhau. Nếu có hứng thú phiêu lưu, bạn có thể dùng con dấu hoặc hình dán móng tay để tạo nên các hình vui nhộn đầy màu sắc.
Làm kem sundae tại nhà
Mở một quầy kem sundae để món tráng miệng này đem lại thú tiêu khiển cho mọi người. Nếu bạn và nhóm bạn đến chơi toàn là người hảo ngọt, hãy nuông chiều bản thân bằng cách cho mọi người tự làm ly kem của mình. Để sẵn kem vani và các loại topping như kem bông tuyết, cốm trang trí, xirô sô cô la, sốt caramel và kẹo dẻo.
Bịt mắt thử vị giác
Cho các bạn của bạn nếm thử thức ăn hoặc các loại gia vị và đoán xem nó là gì. Bịt mắt một người trong nhóm, sau đó bày các đĩa thức ăn hoặc gia vị như sốt cà chua, mù tạt, soda, kem và nước tương. Cho người bị bịt mắt nếm một thứ và bảo họ đoán xem đó là gì!
- Đừng cho bạn bè ăn bất cứ thứ gì gớm ghiếc - hãy chọn những thứ có hương vị ngon nhưng khó đoán.
Tổ chức một chương trình biểu diễn tài năng
Encourage your friends to showcase their talents and choose a winner. No need for anything extravagant—everyone can sing or perform a favorite dance. At the end of the show, hand out candy to the person with the most impressive talent.
- If someone doesn't want to participate, don't force them! Let them be the judge and award the prize to the winner.
Host a pajama fashion show
Strut your stuff on the "runway" to show off your pajamas. When it's time to sleep, liven up the atmosphere by creating a "catwalk" (or lay down an old blanket). Play some music and let each person take their turn on the runway.
Create your own sleep mask
Decorate your own sleep mask to have a cute keepsake to take home. Buy plain sleep masks and markers to hand out to your friends for them to decorate. This way, everyone will have a unique memento from the fun sleepover.
Create tie-dye shirts
Make tie-dye shirts as keepsakes and get a fresh new item of clothing. Buy each friend a plain white t-shirt and head outside to dye them to avoid a mess. Use rubber bands and different dye colors to create a memento that everyone can take home.
Craft handmade jewelry
Create necklaces or earrings to wear home. Purchase a few bead jewelry-making kits and have some needle-nose pliers ready. You and your friends can help each other string beads to make fun accessories as a souvenir when you leave.
Guess the celebrity name
A fun twist on the classic word-guessing game, Guess the celebrity name, is a perfect game for a sleepover. Divide the group into two teams and have each person write down the name of a celebrity. In the first round, one person will describe the celebrity without saying the name, allowing their team to guess. In the second round, the clue-giver can use just one word for their team to guess. In the final round, the person will act out the celebrity for their team to guess.
- Teams will take turns through each round to ensure everyone gets a chance to play.
Personalize your pillowcases however you like
Use fabric markers to decorate pillowcases for you and your guests. Before the sleepover, buy some plain white pillowcases and fabric markers to give to guests as they arrive. Lay out the pillowcases on a flat surface and let everyone create their own fun and unique designs on their pillowcases.
Play truth or fiction
Challenge your friends to figure out if you're telling the truth or making something up. Walk around the room and say something about yourself. The twist is that you can either tell the truth or invent a story, and then have your friends guess whether you’re lying or not! Make sure everyone gets a turn to play.
Eye Makeup Blindfold Game
The eye makeup blindfold game is a fun and lively activity. Split the group into pairs and blindfold one person from each pair. Provide the player with a set of makeup items such as lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, and foundation. The blindfolded person will have to apply makeup on their partner, then switch roles! The one who creates the most amusing makeup look wins.
Color String Fight (Silly String)
Spray colorful string while chasing each other around the yard. Prepare a small can of string spray for each participant and head outdoors to avoid making a mess indoors.
- Make sure to clean up the scattered string and dispose of it properly after the game. This way, your parents will be happy!
Make Mini Pizzas
Transform dinner into a fun activity by letting your guests create their own custom pizzas. To make it easier, buy some pita bread and spread tomato sauce over the top. Add your favorite pizza toppings, and don’t forget the cheese! Place the pizzas in the oven at 218°C for 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Available pizza toppings include pepperoni, black olives, onions, bell peppers, and basil.
Water Balloon Fight
Cool off on a hot summer day with a water balloon fight. Fill up water balloons using a garden hose, then distribute them to everyone. Grab a water balloon and run around the yard, trying not to get hit by one.
Star Gazing
Go outside to watch the stars. Since you’ll already be staying up late, why not make the most of it? Take your friends outside and see how many constellations or shooting stars you can spot.
- Bring pillows and blankets outside to stay warm and comfortable while stargazing.
Create a "Photo Booth"
Capture fun photos with your friends by setting up a photo booth area. Set up props around, such as funny hats or fake mustaches, and use your phone to snap goofy pictures during the sleepover.
Play a Scavenger Hunt
Create clues and hide prizes for a scavenger hunt game. Before your guests arrive, hide some treats like candy or makeup around the house. When your friends show up, hand them a clue sheet and let them search for the hidden prizes.
Sing Karaoke
Bring out the karaoke machine and enjoy a night of singing together. You can either purchase a karaoke machine or rent one for the night. Pick your favorite songs and take turns singing loudly with your close friends!
- If someone feels shy about singing alone, you can invite them to duet with you.
Decorate Cupcakes
Indulge in a delicious, beautifully decorated snack with DIY cupcakes. Put on your apron and bake a batch of cupcakes before your friends arrive, then lay out various frosting and sprinkles for decorating the cupcakes. Give everyone time to decorate their cupcakes before showing them off and taking pictures.
Play "The Delicate Dead Body" Game
Set up a fun drawing game with "The Delicate Dead Body" game. Take a blank piece of paper and fold it into thirds. One person draws the legs and feet of a person, then passes the paper to another friend. The second person draws the upper body without seeing the legs. Finally, the paper is passed to a third person to draw the head.
- When you unfold the paper, you’ll have a wacky, distorted creature!
