Cinco de Mayo is a day filled with vibrant culture, delicious food, and the spirit of celebration. It's a time when friends and families come together to honor Mexican heritage and indulge in the festivities that light up this special day.
Whether you're planning a backyard bash or an intimate gathering, adding some cool games to the mix can turn your Cinco de Mayo fiesta from just "nice" to "fabuloso."
From traditional favorites to modern twists on classic activities, we've got you covered with game ideas that will keep your guests entertained and make your celebration truly memorable.
So, grab your sombrero, shake those maracas, and let's dive into how you can elevate your Cinco de Mayo party with these fantastically fun games!
1- Cinco de Mayo Name Game
Perfect for all ages, this printable activity is so easy to understand.
This is so unique because each name combines a texture, a food item, and an additional characteristic to create a unique dish!
If the kids (or adults!) haven't heard of any of the items, it's a great opportunity to look them up and learn more about the culture and cuisine!
Some of the foods make perfect sense - but others can be quite hilarious! That makes this a fun game that can break the ice and have everyone laughing - which is what you want for your event!
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2- Cinco de Mayo Anagram Race
The first game you can play at a Cinco de Mayo party is an anagram race!
This is such a fun game that people of all ages can enjoy.
Set a timer and have guests break down a larger word or phrase into as many smaller words as they can.
You can make it easier or harder by adjusting the length of time or the requirements.
For example, you can encourage guests to create words related to Cinco de Mayo or Mexican heritage exclusively to make things more challenging.
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3- Pass The Prize
Pass the prize is another fun game you can play at your Cinco de Mayo party.
You'll need a small gift to pass around.
Usually, something small, like a gift card, works great for adults. If there are children at your party, you can choose a small toy or treat.
Start by gathering all the guests in a circle, reading the poem, and instructing where the gift goes around the room.
For example, if the poem says to pass the gift to the tallest person, the gift goes to that person!
Whoever holds the gift by the poem's end must keep the prize!
It's simple but a great icebreaker to encourage guests to mix, mingle, and have a great time!
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4- Tequila Trivia Game
Next, you can test guests' knowledge of tequila with a fun and engaging trivia game. Prepare a list of questions, ranging from basic to more challenging, about the history, production, and flavors of different types of tequila.
You can make this trivia as complex or easy as you'd like, but I find simple true or false trivia questions best for these types of events.
I've created a short and sweet true/false tequila trivia game to make things easy for you!
It's so interesting!
Guests take a few minutes to circle their answers, and then after the quiz is over, you can read the results along with interesting facts on the answer sheet.
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5- Drunk Dice
Another fun drinking game for adults to play on Cinco de Mayo is this super-cute drunk dice game!
You'll need dice for this, and it's so simple!
Each guest takes a turn rolling the dice, and everyone will follow the instructions on the sheet.
Be careful because depending on what you're drinking, you can get drunk REALLY fast with this one!
Drink responsibly!
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Final thoughts
This is a growing list of Cinco de Mayo games and party ideas, so check back later for fresh inspiration and more ideas to make your party successful.
Happy planning!
