Preface
I tried all the competitions included in the collection myself. They captivated the audience dozens of times at discos, parties, weddings in capital cities and rural clubs.
There are famous games here that have proven to adapt perfectly to disco. A lot of original material has also been collected, which I have never seen anywhere except on our dance floor.
Sources? One was spied on by fellow animators, another was found in club magazines, and a lot was invented. The entries had been accumulating for many years before I did - thanks Ridero! – combined them under one cover. Maybe someone will find it useful.
Igor Borisov, author-compiler
20+ event ideas
Quests
Why not use today's fashionable entertainment for good? This is exactly what the organizers of Comic Con 2021 did when they organized the Cartman's Escape Room quest. You can adapt the quest to the theme of your own event, encouraging guests to cooperate and make new contacts.
Game element
You can also add an interactive element to the main program, for example, using a Catchbox microphone during question and answer sessions. It is a soft cube with a microphone hidden inside. Guests who want to ask a question simply pass it to each other during the session. This introduces an element of play, defusing the atmosphere and involving participants in the process.
Augmented Reality
We have all witnessed the success of Pokemon Go. Why not use the same technologies to diversify the event? This is not the cheapest way to entertain guests, but if the client is willing to invest, it is worth paying attention to.
A virtual reality
Similar to the previous point, virtual reality (VR) is another cool way to engage the public. Today, VR is a powerful marketing tool: museums and exhibition galleries create virtual excursions, travel agencies offer 3D tours of hotels and resorts, VR is used in education as a way to observe certain processes in real time, and so on. In the context of an event, VR can be used as an addition to a session program or as a way to entertain the audience during a break.
Live show
Performances by artists or musical groups are a classic solution for any corporate event. In addition, if the budget is limited, you can always invite a local group or invite talented guests to participate in the performance.
Pets' corner
Communication with our smaller brothers is one of the best ways to relieve stress. Over the past few years, this technique has been actively used in the event industry. Organizers collaborate with shelters and charitable foundations, creating living corners at events where guests can play with puppies or kittens in a relaxed atmosphere, and, if desired, subsequently adopt them at home.
Artists
The presence of an artist at an event is quite an original way to impress visitors. Depending on the theme and format of the event, this could be a caricaturist, portrait painter, or graffiti artist. The public will enjoy watching the creative process in real time.
Double stars
Doubles are an interesting solution for almost any event, be it a corporate party or a large-scale conference. It is especially appropriate to invite a celebrity double who is, in one way or another, related to the theme of the event. For example, an Elvis Presley lookalike would come in handy at a Vegas-style party.
Safari
In order to organize a mini-safari, it is not necessary to travel far outside the country. You can take advantage of local zoos and farms. This entertainment is suitable for outdoor events.
Glowing robots
Glowing robots at your event - what could be more exciting and impressive? Their appearance will be the highlight of a dance party, wedding, gala dinner or any other evening event. Their appearance will create a real sensation.
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Master class on making cocktails
Organize a mixology masterclass. Under the guidance of an experienced bartender, guests will learn how to mix their favorite drinks, tasting the resulting cocktails and socializing along the way. This type of entertainment is both team building, a way to learn something new and an excellent relaxer.
Circus numbers
Circus acts will be appropriate at special ceremonies: in honor of the opening of an event or when presenting awards. The performances of circus performers look very impressive and always make an impression.
Karaoke
Karaoke, especially if guests gather as a team and demonstrate to the public the performance of an impromptu group, is always a fun pastime. As a result, both speakers and spectators will receive a charge of positive emotions.
Cooking master class
Invite a chef and organize a real culinary master class. Guests will appreciate the opportunity to improve their skills in the art of cooking and enjoy communication with each other.
"Roast a Star"
The experience of the popular American show Celebrity Roast, which started the fashion for ridiculing stars, can be a good idea for a corporate party. It will be interesting for company employees to observe and, perhaps, take part in the “roasting” of the CEO or other senior management representatives. However, you should be careful when organizing such entertainment; you must take into account the values of the customer and the attitude of the team towards such jokes.
Competitions
Relay races, quizzes, photo competitions and many other ideas based on the competitive spirit will help add variety to the usual course of the event. For example, in honor of the release of a new shoe collection, the Adidas brand organized the Adidas' Snapchat Scavenger Hunt quest - using the Snapchat application, users discovered new locations and received prizes - the main prize was tickets to a concert.
Local color
When planning an event, pay attention to the location. It can be a starting point when choosing entertainment. Think about what the city is famous for. It might be worth inviting local celebrities, musicians, artists, or the chef of the city's most famous restaurant.
Photo zones
Photo zones are a win-win option for any event. You can hire a live photographer and offer visitors a photo shoot, you can set up a booth for instant photos, use props, invite a designer to design an exclusive background, and many other interesting ideas limited only by your imagination and budget.
Drone show
Today this is one of the most expensive pleasures, but if we are talking about creating a wow effect, it is worth it. Just look at what it looks like - guests will remember this event for a long time.
Holograms
We have before us another rather expensive technology in the arsenal of an event organizer. Shows using holograms require an impressive budget. At the same time, they always make a lasting impression on the public.
Jump into the New Year!
A quarter of an hour before the New Year, the presenter rolls out a large sheet of paper on the floor (at least Whatman paper A1):
– I suggest not just entering the New Year, but jumping into it! And may your wishes come true in the New Year!
The host invites guests to take markers and, while the song is playing, draw their wishes on a sheet of paper - you can have more than one, but as many as you can manage.
A song plays and the guests draw.
The President is already speaking on TV.
Champagne is being poured.
Leading:
- Oh, New Year! We solemnly jump into you! May all our dreams come true in you!
Guests join hands, count the chimes in unison and, with the twelfth stroke, unanimously jump straight into the New Year - where their wishes are!
After that, immediately - champagne and music.
Option:
You can jump into the New Year at any time on New Year’s Eve, not necessarily at exactly 12.
Option:
You can save the sheet with your drawn wishes and unfold it a year later to see what came true and what didn’t...
A gift of fate
In a house where the New Year is celebrated, Santa Claus' bag is hung in the hallway. Each guest brings a small gift to the party and places it in a bag so that no one can see it.
When everyone has gathered, the bag is full of gifts.
At the right moment, Father Frost and Snow Maiden take turns taking out gifts for everyone. Whoever gets what is a matter of chance.
True, first the guest, standing on a stool, must read a poem, sing a song or perform another task of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus bag
For this surprise you need to have good and faithful neighbors.
Place gifts for your loved ones in the “Santa Claus bag”, signing who each gift is intended for. You can sew the inscription “Ivanov” or some kind of congratulation on the bag.
Give the bag in advance to your neighbors, who will probably not refuse the courtesy of ringing your doorbell some time after the chimes and ceremonial toasts. One of the household members will rush to open it and return with Santa Claus’s bag found on the doorstep!
Table competitions at birthday parties
In the company of young people, it is better to hold events of various themes. For a highly moral company, reading poetry, singing songs and classic congratulations to the birthday person are suitable.
There are several more funny and successful options:
- In my pants. Each participant in a circle tells the other the name of the cartoon or movie. The presenter should not reveal all the cards and why this is happening. Each will be given a name, the host will say the phrase “in my pants,” to which the guest will respond “The Lion King” or “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
- Guess who am I. An interesting youth game that guests will enjoy. A sheet is glued to the guests' forehead. The neighbor must write to the other the name of a famous person or fictional book character. Using leading questions, each guest in turn must guess the hidden person.
- I never. For the competition you will need chips or cards. The players are given an equal number, the host asks a question. Everyone must answer what they have never done. For example, a guest says “I have never eaten pineapples,” and the rest must give him a chip if they performed such an action. Whoever has the most chips at the end of the game wins.
Advice! For a young company, arrange more outdoor games. Go outside, play classic hide and seek or create a quest on the street.
