Putting Together Video Game Themed Party Favors From Start to Finish

The worst video game party favor I saw was a cellophane bag with a generic sticker, a stale candy, and a “Game Over” tag. The kids opened the bags, ate the candy, and threw away the sticker. A party favor should be something the kid wants, not something that says “Game Over” on it. If the favor is a generic sticker and a stale candy, skip it. The kids would rather have nothing than a bad favor.

Video game themed party favors are small gifts given to guests at a video game themed birthday party, featuring gaming-related items, snacks, and small toys. The best video game party favors are useful, fun, and match the theme. The worst are generic, cheap, and feel like an afterthought.

The short answer: pick a favor that matches the theme and that the kid will use. A gaming snack, a small toy, or a personalized gift. The video game party supplies tableware set includes tableware, not favors. The gamer birthday decorations include decorations, not favors.

Video Game Party Favor Ideas

The Snack Bag

A bag with gaming-themed snacks: pixel-shaped candy, chocolate coins, and a juice box. The food is the favor. The flaw: the snacks are generic. Pick snacks the kids like.

The Small Toy

A small gaming-related toy: a puzzle cube, a yo-yo, or a small action figure. The toy is the favor. The flaw: cheap toys break. Pick a quality toy.

The Craft Favor

A craft the kid made at the party: a friendship bracelet, a painted figure, or a keychain. The activity is the craft. The favor is the craft. The flaw: not all parties have a craft station.

The Sticker Set

A set of gaming-themed stickers. The favor is the stickers. The flaw: stickers are generic. Pick quality stickers.

The Personalized Favor

A small gift with the kid’s name on it: a keychain, a bookmark, or a water bottle. The favor is personal. The flaw: personalized items take time to order.

What to Avoid

Avoid the generic sticker and the stale candy. Avoid the “Game Over” tag. Avoid the cellophane bag that looks cheap. Avoid the favor that feels like an afterthought. If the favor is bad, skip it. The kids would rather have nothing.

The Verdict

A video game party favor works when it is useful, fun, and matches the theme. A snack bag, a small toy, a craft favor, a sticker set, or a personalized favor. The most common mistake is giving a generic sticker and a stale candy in a cellophane bag. A good favor is specific to the theme. A bad favor is generic to the occasion.

FAQ

What should I put in a video game party favor bag? A gaming-themed snack (pixel candy, chocolate coins), a small toy (puzzle cube, yo-yo), a craft the kid made, a sticker set, or a personalized item. Pick a favor the kid will use.

How much should I spend on video game party favors? $2 to $5 per bag. A snack bag is $1 to $2. A small toy is $2 to $3. A personalized item is $3 to $5. Skip the generic sticker and the stale candy.

What should I avoid for video game party favors? Generic stickers, stale candy, “Game Over” tags, cheap cellophane bags, and any favor that feels like an afterthought. If the favor is bad, skip it.

How many favors do I need? One per guest. Count the guests. Add two to three extra for unexpected guests.

Should I give favors at a video game party? Only if the favors are good. Bad favors are worse than no favors. If you cannot afford good favors, skip them. The kids will not mind.

What is a good DIY video game party favor? A craft the kid made at the party (a friendship bracelet, a painted figure). The activity is the craft. The favor is the craft. It costs almost nothing and means more than a generic favor.

Can I use the video game party supplies as favors? The video game party supplies tableware set is tableware, not favors. The gamer birthday decorations are decorations, not favors. Buy separate favors.

References

• Catch My Party, “Video Game Party Ideas,” catchmyparty.com
• Party City, “Gamer Party Favors,” partycity.com
• Oriental Trading, “Video Game Party Favors,” orientaltrading.com