Up your reunion's coolness factor with fun games for teenagers.
Since family reunions aren't generally considered to be all that "cool," it's important to include some games and activities for the teenagers. It doesn't take a lot of money to entertain teenagers at a family reunion; just a bit of creativity and enthusiasm to get the teens going.
Sports
Many teens prefer to be active, rather than sitting around reminiscing. Set up a volleyball net and drape dark sheets over it to let teens play blind volleyball -- where the two sides cannot see each other. Or bring a portable basketball hoop and let the teens play "HORSE" or "Around the World." You could also try sports that don't require much athletic ability beyond running, such as Capture the Flag, or games that release pent-up stress, such as paintball. Let teens go swimming if there's a pool or lake nearby, or send them to a miniature golf course for a couple of hours.
Board Games
It's possible that your teens won't be interested in old-school board games, such as Monopoly, but there are plenty of other options. For example, try an up-to-date Trivial Pursuit. Most teens can remember a lot about the past decade. You could also try Scene It?, especially if you can find a themed version you know your teens would like (for example, "Twilight"-themed Scene It?). Or try creative games that let teens draw or act, such as Pictionary or Cranium.
Video Games
Ask teens to bring their video game consoles, games and controllers. Put all of your TVs in one room and let the teens have a video game tournament. Purchase a subscription to an online video game rental service and ask the teens in advance which games they would like to play so you can have them on hand. You could also rent a couple of interactive video game consoles, such as a Wii, so that teens can play video games without being couch potatoes.
Puzzle Games
Split teens into teams and send them on a scavenger hunt. Devise the clues beforehand. You could also create a jigsaw puzzle using a blown-up family photo and time teens to see who can get it back together fastest. Or create a puzzle course and split teens into five-person teams. Give the first teen on each team a clue to a destination, such as the grill in your back yard. Place a marker on the destination so that teens will know they've found it. The first person to find the marker wins a point for his team. Next, give the second clue to the second teammate. Continue until all team members have received a clue and give prizes to the team with the most points.
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