Too cool for party games........age 9!!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I had a 14th satyrday and she said no to games glow sticks definatly go down a treat

Yes, but a 14th is slightly different to a 9th!

[Corabar Entertainment]

I had a 14th satyrday

Was it in Narnia?

[MikeW]

Thanks very much for all your comments everyone. I have read them all with interest.
I think what I have decided to do is go along with the clients request (no party games).

I will however have glow sticks and also a few prizes on standby just in case either the mother or girl change their minds.

I will let you know how it goes.

Thanks again.

Mike.

[Charlie Brown]

Okay,

Play music for an hour. If it's going well...carry on.

If it's dragging and the kids are bored, speak to the Mum and ask her if you can play a few games. She may speak to her daughter and explain.

Take a few prizes with you just in case.

Surely thats win win?

[MikeW]

Surely thats win win?

I agree Charlie, thanks very much

[Nexus]

Why not just take limbo poles as a fall back (never failed for me) and the glow sticks are a given anyway.

A friend of mine did a 10 year olds party recently and was told "no party games". The party appeared as flat as a pancake and he thought he'd liven it up with a couple of games. Result = Tearful birthday girl whose 'cool' party had been ruined by the 'uncool' DJ.

[MikeW]

Why not just take limbo poles as a fall back (never failed for me) and the glow sticks are a given anyway.

A friend of mine did a 10 year olds party recently and was told "no party games". The party appeared as flat as a pancake and he thought he'd liven it up with a couple of games. Result = Tearful birthday girl whose 'cool' party had been ruined by the 'uncool' DJ.

I don't want that to be me

[Corabar Entertainment]

We had one recently with "Definitely no games", which a week or two before the party became "Well, I wasn't including limbo in that when I said no games.... I want limbo" and on the night, they all begged to have a game of Arches too.

IMO, there are 'games' and there are 'games', so I think you're doing the right thing in not doing them regardless, but being prepared for a few games that are more suitable for 'grown-up' kids..... just in case.

[MikeW]

We had one recently with "Definitely no games", which a week or two before the party became "Well, I wasn't including limbo in that when I said no games.... I want limbo" and on the night, they all begged to have a game of Arches too.

IMO, there are 'games' and there are 'games', so I think you're doing the right thing in not doing them regardless, but being prepared for a few games that are more suitable for 'grown-up' kids..... just in case.

Thanks Angela. Options and open, spring to mind.

[Corabar Entertainment]

Thanks Angela. Options and open, spring to mind.

I think that sums it up nicely!