Children's Party Games: CD Player

Getting their attention

Before you start this or any other game it is important to get every child's attention. If they aren't all sitting and listening, then they may be confused as to the rules of the game when it starts.

This game is brilliant for just before a break or right as the last game at a party as the children will get really tired.

The Rules (for your reference):

This is a "command" party game, where the children listen to whichever command you give them, and then dance accordingly. The commands are as follows:

Fast Forward: The children must dance as quickly as they can.

Slow motion: The children must dance as slowly as they can.

Play: The children must dance as well as they can at normal speed.

Stop: The children must stand still, just like in Musical Statues.

How to explain this to the children in a fun way:

"OK, now we're going to play a game called CD Player."

"Don't worry if you haven't played this game before."

This sentence is important as this game isn't as widely played as games such as Musical Statues or Musical Bumps, and it sets the frame for you to explain the rules to the children, without them feeling embarrassed that they haven't played the game before..

"Now, when I say the word 'fast forward', you guys have to dance really quickly. Who is the quickest dancer in the room?"

At this point you would raise your hand to encourage them to do the same - surely they all think they're the quickest dancer, right?

"Now, when I say the word 'slow motion', you guys have to dance really slowly. Who is the slowest dancer in the room?"

Again, raise your hand to encourage them to do the same.

"Now, when I say the word 'play', you guys have to dance really well, and when I say stop you need to be as still as possible. Are you guys ready to play?"

At this point they'll normally all shout "yes" or "me". If they aren't very loud, then you can always say "well you don't sound very ready...Are you guys ready to play?" At which point they'll usually get much louder the second time around. Remember to cover your ears!

If you have prizes to give out, then it is a good idea to mention that during the explanation for each bit. For instance "I'll be giving a prize for the fastest dancer", rather than just "We'll be giving out some prizes". If the explanation isn't clear for why or how they are winning a prize, then you could confuse the children unnecessarily.

Have fun and thanks for reading!

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