Having an American Idol themed party is a fantastic way to indulge your inner star or starlette. There’s a whole host of activities you can do at an American Idol theme party. We’ve put together a few things for some of the more outgoing party goers as well as for the quiter bunch.
American Idol – Living Room Edition
You may want to consider informing your guests of this game before hand so they can come prepared. You can put this on in three different ways; you can either put on a talent show where guests can showcase any kind of talent they wish; keep it traditional and make it a true singing contest where each person picks their own song; or, make it a karaoke contest – where you pick the songs and the contestants don’t know until it’s their turn what they’ll be singing. You’ll need a few things to organize your show:
- Designate 3 judges (might be a good job for parents or for those who don’t want to perform)
- Hand out contestant numbers to keep it official!
- Create a CD of American Idol songs that people can choose to sing. Or, get a karaoke CD of American Idol songs or whatever songs you wish.
- A karaoke machine, if using this approach for the show. These can be inexpensive to buy or rent.
- A master list of songs so you can let people choose their songs
- A microphone
- Some rockstar outfits (feather boas, high heels, etc…)
- A camera!
- A stage where for your performers. Hang a sheet as a back drop. Decorate with a party banner and hanging stars. (See our American Idol decoration ideas article for more info).
- Paper for the judges to keep score
Once everyone has their song to sing or talent to perform, let each performer have a turn. The 3 judges can score the players from 1 -10 (encourage judges to be positive and channel their inner Paula, not their inner Simon). The performer with the highest combined score wins! Let them have an encore performance if you wish, just like on American Idol.
American Idols Printable Games:
American Idol Match Up
This is a great game for the die hard American Idol fan as well as for those who like a quieter game! The object is to match the American Idol alumni with their hit song. Just click and print!
Game Sheet: American_Idol_Match_Up.pdf
Answers: American_Idol_Match_UpAnswerSheet.pdf
Finish The Lyric…
Can you complete the lyrics to these 10 American Idol singers? This game lists the first part of the former American Idol contestant’s songs and your job is to finish them! Test your memory and see who can finish all 10 lyrics! Just click and print!
Game Sheet: Finish_The_ Lyric.pdf
Answer Sheet: Finish_the_Lyric_Answers.pdf
We hope your American Idol Birthday Party is fantastic! These games will be a hit with your audience for sure! Check out our other American Idol party ideas.
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