21 Magical “Harry Potter” Game Ideas
- Date: November 29, 2024
- Topic: Events
- Contributors: Written by Peerspace StaffEdited by Alexis Shiraki
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Even if you’re a Muggle, forget your lack of magical ability for a few hours and throw a “Harry Potter” themed party, complete with games inspired by the fantasy series. The following Harry Potter game ideas are sure to get you and your friends engaged and feeling majorly competitive, especially if you offer prizes for the winners (which we highly recommend!).
As you review our suggestions, don’t forget to consider the venue for your “Harry Potter” party. If your home just isn’t cutting it when it comes to the Hogwarts-inspired vibes you’re seeking, take a look at what Peerspace—the largest online marketplace for venue rentals and other short-term space rentals—has to offer in terms of event venues near you. But now, let’s get to the list!
1. Get competitive with Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit
First on our list of Harry Potter game ideas: the Harry Potter edition of Trivial Pursuit! With a total of 1,800 questions, you and your friends will have the opportunity to show off just how much you know about the wizarding world.
2. Delight your guests with “Cards Against Potter”
If you’ve played “Cards Against Humanity,” you’ll love the “Harry Potter”-themed version of the game!
3. Find your Hogwarts house with the Sorting Hat quiz
Everyone gets sorted into a house when they first arrive at the famous Hogwarts. Perhaps all your guests should be required to take this Sorting Hat quiz when they first arrive at your party, too!
4. Play two games in one with printable Harry Potter trivia treasure hunt
Can’t choose between trivia and a treasure hunt? This printable trivia treasure hunt party game includes both, along with “curses” that players can act out when they get a question wrong.
5. Test guests with Harry Potter “Would You Rather”
Next on our list of top-notch Harry Potter party games is this version of “Would You Rather,” which comes in the form of a printable PDF for added convenience.
Don’t forget about the nosh! Use these creative Harry Potter food ideas to delight your guests.
6. Head outdoors for Hagrid’s ball toss game
If you’re having your party outside, or have access to outdoor space, this ball toss game is a great way to change it up a bit and provide your guests with a different kind of challenge.
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7. Get on theme with a wizard hat ring toss
Get crafty and make your own ring toss with “wizard hats” (traffic cones spray-painted black)! This is especially fun as a kid’s birthday party game.
8. Pin the scar on Harry Potter
Instead of pinning the tail on the donkey, challenge your guests to place Harry’s iconic scar on his head for a thematically appropriate party game.
9. It’s time for Harry Potter Jeopardy
We’ve already included a couple of trivia options on this list, but Harry Potter Jeopardy is too fun not to include. And it’s easy to make your own Jeopardy board with some poster board!
10. Guess whodunit with a round of Harry Potter Clue
Be sure to have the Harry Potter edition of Clue at your party to enjoy the classic board game with a Potter twist. All of the game’s characters and artwork are inspired by the Harry Potter films and make a must-have item when you’re searching for the best Harry Potter game ideas.
11. Get creative with a “Free Dobby” sock toss
Every Harry Potter fan knows about Dobby the house elf’s iconic sock, which played a crucial role in setting him free. This sock toss game is similar to Cornhole, only using socks and shoe boxes as your target.
12. Guess how many Dobby socks are in the jar
Speaking of socks, keep the Dobby theme going by having all your guests guess how many socks are in a jar. Whoever wins should be awarded an awesome Harry Potter-themed prize.
13. Throw your own Triwizard Tournament
After sorting your guests into houses, have them compete against each other in various games to see which house comes out on top.
14. Break the ice with a game of Find the Guest
Help your guests get to know each other better by challenging them to search for fellow guests at the party who meet each of the criteria on this list!
15. Learn more about your guests with What’s in Your Purse?
For this Harry Potter party game, guests get a certain number of points for the various items on this list. Whoever gets the most points is the winner.
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16. Imbibe with a Harry Potter drinking game
Watch one (or more) of the movies together at your party, and meanwhile, follow this fun drinking game guide. This idea is even better when you book a private movie theater through Peerspace for the perfect party ambiance. This Hollywood heaven cinematic bliss thematic home in Los Angeles, CA is one amazing option. It boasts multiple themed rooms (including Harry Potter!) and has a private screening room ideal for you and your guests.
17. Plan a Horcrux hunt
Hunting for Horcruxes was a huge part of the Harry Potter series, so it’s worth incorporating the activity into your party! Whoever finds the most horcruxes is the winner.
18. Play Quidditch – no magical broomsticks required!
You may not have a magical flying broomstick, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play your own (Muggle) version of Quidditch.
19. DIY a Quidditch cornhole board
Or for something a little simpler, make a cornhole board with a Quidditch theme to entertain your guests.
20. Grab your butter beer and play DIY table Quidditch
You can also make “table Quidditch” (inspired by beer pong) as an additional alternative. Incorporating alcohol into this Harry Potter party game is definitely optional, but could be fun.
21. Nerd out and identify the Harry Potter quote
Who said each of the important quotes on this list somewhere in the seven Harry Potter books? You and your guests can guess—and, in the process, show off just how much you know about the world of Harry Potter—with this fun version of “Quotes Afloat”!
Harry Potter game ideas: conclusion
We hope these Harry Potter game ideas have you extra excited as you plan your themed gathering.
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