11 Creative Video Game Party Ideas (2024)
4. Hold your balloons with controllers
If you do wind up having balloons for your party, you’ll want something to keep them under control. Instead of putting a boring paperweight or chair to tie them down, try these video game controller birthday party balloon holders from Hope2Create’s Etsy page. If you’re worried they only come in Xbox controllers don’t sweat it – they’ve got controller options for the Playstation lovers too!
5. Level up your snacks to keep your gamers fuelled
Searching for video game party ideas that will satisfy your guests’ appetites? We recommend turning easy desserts like cookies into themed treats by using icing to decorate. Or, you can try what Hunny I’m Home DIY did for their Fortnite party and creatively label everyday party food as consumables from the game. Scroll down to find a few free printables you can use for your own party!
If you need a cool place to make this idea happen with ease, check out this arcade room event home in Austin, TX. It offers you a private space with a games room that includes three arcade cabinets as well as ping-pong and foosball tables, for starters. But it also has its own kitchen AND a concession food stand with a hot dog roller, popcorn maker, candy jars, and more. No matter the age of your fellow gamers, you’re going to have plenty of treats to enjoy alongside your gaming at a venue like this!
6. Host a classic LAN party
For those older gamers out there, you probably remember the good old days of everyone having to bring their computers or games over to play together. Want to recreate that feeling? Turn to Peerspace to connect you with amazing locations like this state-of-the-art gaming facility in Gilbert, AZ! It boast 47 computers, 12 Nintendo Switches, and 5 Xbox series X consoles, all in one party-perfect spot.
Take a look through some of the high-quality images uploaded by the host and see a sample of what it looks like when set up for a party. All Peerspace listings have plenty of high-resolution photos, allowing you to go on a virtual tour before you make a decision.
7. Don’t slow down the fun; stick with cupcakes!
The last thing your gamers want to do is take a bunch of time away from their playing to watch a cake get cut and slowly eat it. Serve up cupcakes so they can get right back to the competition!
We recommend serving them on something like this three-tier gamer cake stand from Amazon. It’s super easy to assemble and creates a fun way to display your cupcakes while keeping on theme.
8. Go big with printable designs
Need a few affordable video game party ideas for any budget? By going with printable decorations, you can save quite a lot of money that you would have spent at a party store. There are some really comprehensive options out there like this set of video game party decorations from Studio Panda’s Etsy page. For under $10, you get invitations, cupcake toppers, banners, and so much more.
If you’re looking for a place that’s already party-ready, then check out this retro 70s arcade lounge in Yucca Valley, CA. Hold your video game party here and you won’t need to lift a finger to decorate!
Go retro by adding some Y2K party ideas to your video game event!
