{"id":7972,"date":"2021-01-29T10:33:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T15:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=7972"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:08:17","slug":"football-fun-party-games-for-super-duper-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/football-fun-party-games-for-super-duper-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Fun &#8211; Party Games for Super Duper Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The big game between Kansas City and Tampa Bay will be played on February 7th. Did you know it\u2019s the first time in history that the game is being played on the home field of one of the competing teams?<\/p>\n<p>For millions of Americans, hosting a party to watch the event is a tradition. Friends and family gather to root on their favorite team, enjoy delicious food, and partake in some adult beverages. This year, consider adding some fun games and activities to elevate your celebration to the next level. We\u2019ve got 6 ideas that will make you score big with your guests!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oops-1-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"oops (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oops-1-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oops-1.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t say it<\/strong> \u2013 At the start of your party come up with a word that no one is allowed to say during the game. For instance, you can ban the word &#8220;touchdown,&#8221; and each time a guest says it, they&#8217;ll have some kind of penalty like having to take a drink, do a somersault, or eat something not very appealing.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Puppy-Bowl-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Puppy Bowl (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Puppy-Bowl-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Puppy-Bowl-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch the Puppy Bowl<\/strong> \u2013 Tune into Discovery+ or Animal Planet at 2pm EST and watch 70 adorable puppies play their version of the big game. It\u2019s for a great cause \u2013 raising awareness for pet adoption. Take wagers on the winners and then donate the proceeds to your local animal shelter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bingo-1-300x142.jpg\" alt=\"Bingo (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bingo-1-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bingo-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commercial Bingo<\/strong> \u2013 Lots of people look forward to the commercials that air during the big game. Why not make it a fun activity to play along with? Fanduel.com <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanduel.com\/research\">has instructions and a printable bingo card<\/a> you can use for inspiration. Pick up some prizes for the winners and get ready to scream \u2018BINGO\u2019!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-Game-Charades-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Big Game Charades\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-Game-Charades-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-Game-Charades.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Football Charades<\/strong> \u2013 Follow the usual rules of charades but only use football terms for the clues. They can be easy like field goal, cheerleader, and helmet, or you can pick tougher clues like halftime show, offsides, and mascot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Football-Shaped-Food-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Football Shaped Food\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Football-Shaped-Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Football-Shaped-Food.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Competition<\/strong> \u2013 Have each guest bring a dish that is football-themed then ask the guests to vote on their favorites. The winner gets a prize. This activity has an added bonus because you don\u2019t have to do all the cooking!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Friends-Football-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Friends Football (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Friends-Football-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Friends-Football-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Play Football<\/strong> \u2013 Have a pre-game game. Split up into teams and hold your very own championship. This can be done in any climate \u2013 even in the snow. Just make sure to dress warmly. The players will get some of their energy out so they can focus on the game and they\u2019ll be extra hungry which means fewer leftovers to clean up!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trivia-1-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"Trivia (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trivia-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trivia-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Football Trivia<\/strong> \u2013 Create a \u201ctest\u201d on a sheet of paper and make copies. Pass them out to your guests as they arrive and let them fill out the answers. The person who gets the most right wins. You could have questions like player\u2019s nicknames, famous big game commercials, bowl history, and more.\u00a0 It\u2019s fun to see what the Monday morning quarterbacks really know.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ll try some of these ideas at your party this year. If you have other traditions or fun things you like to do at your annual celebration, we\u2019d love to hear them! Share them with us here or over on our Facebook page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The big game between Kansas City and Tampa Bay will be played on February 7th. Did you know it\u2019s the first time in history that the game is being played on the home field of one of the competing teams? For millions of Americans, hosting a party to watch the event is a tradition. 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