17 Fun Sleepover Games for Teens – Easy Ideas for a Great Night

So, you're either here because you've been tasked with putting together a sleepover party for your teen or you are a teen on the lookout for some sleepover games that are actually fun.

Either way, you are in the right place, because have I got a list of brilliant games for you! (Clue: the answer is yes!). That's right, I am here to make your life easier by sharing a list of games that will ensure everyone at the sleepover is joining in and having fun.

This bunch of ideas includes quick icebreakers, active challenges, and creative activities that work for any teen sleepover—whether it's a birthday celebration, a weekend hangout, or just because. You'll find games that need zero prep alongside some printable options (from our Sleepover Party Games Bundle) that make hosting even easier.

Each game comes with a simple list of what you'll need and clear steps to follow, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying the night. I've organised everything into sections based on energy level and mood, making it easy to find the perfect activity for any moment.

17 Games That Get Everyone Laughing, Chatting and Joining In

Choosing games for a teen sleepover is all about keeping things relaxed and inclusive. Think about how many are coming, how well everyone knows each other, and the space you’ve got available.

Start with a couple of icebreakers, add in some energetic games, and finish with quieter, creative activities as the evening goes on.

Get your teenager involved in choosing the games—they’ll know what their friends are likely to enjoy. And remember, the best sleepovers mix structure with a bit of free time, so don’t worry if the group ends up chatting or coming up with their own fun for a while.

Icebreaker Games to Get Everyone Talking

These games are perfect for getting everyone chatting and feeling comfortable, especially if some guests haven’t met before.

1. Who Knows The Birthday Star Best?

A friendly competition where everyone answers questions about the guest of honour. It’s a great way to start the evening and get everyone laughing.

What You Need

• A sheet with fun questions about the birthday girl/boy. 
• Pens

How to Play

1. Hand out the question sheets and let everyone fill in their answers about the birthday star.
2. The birthday star reveals their real answers and players mark their scores.
3. The person with the most points wins a small prize.

2. Find The Guest Bingo!

A quick-moving game that gets everyone talking and mingling. Perfect for breaking the ice with a new group.

What You Need

• Printable Find The Guest bingo sheets
• Pens

How to Play

1. Each player gets a bingo card filled with facts like “Has a pet cat” or “Can play an instrument.”
2. Everyone moves around and finds someone who matches each square, writing their name in the box.
3. First to complete a row shouts “Bingo!” and wins.

3. This or That

A fast, lighthearted opinion-sharing game to help everyone learn something new about each other.

What You Need

• A sheet with this or that options on it, such as 'Marvel or DC?', 'Uggs or Crocs?'

How to Play

1. Read out pairs of options like “Pizza or burgers?” or “Movies or music?”
2. Players call out or move to one side of the room to show their choice.
3. Keep going with new questions to keep everyone chatting.

4. Ever or Never

A laugh-out-loud way to discover fun facts about each other.

What You Need

• A sheet with ever or never options on it, such as 'cut your own bangs?' and 'stayed up ALL night'. 

How to Play

1. Players take turns reading a card such as “Ever tried sushi?”
2. Anyone who has done it puts a finger down.
3. Last player with fingers up wins.

Active and Silly Games for High Energy

These games are just the thing for burning off excitement and getting everyone moving.

5. Junk in the Trunk

Junk in the trunk is a hilarious game of speed and coordination that works every time.

What You Need

• Empty tissue box (or you can buy this Junk in The Trunk game kit) 
• 6–8 ping pong balls
• Belt or scarf to threat through the tissue box as a belt

How to Play

1. Strap the tissue box (filled with ping pong balls) to a player’s waist with the box at their back.
2. On “go,” the player shakes, jumps, and wiggles to get all the balls out—no hands allowed!
3. Fastest time wins.

Here's a video that shows the game in action

6. Balloon Blow

Fast-paced and a little chaotic, Balloon Blow gets everyone working together. Teams compete to blow up and tie as many balloons as possible in a set time.

What You Need

• Balloons (one per player)

How to Play

1. Split into teams. Each team has a blower and a tyer.
2. Set a timer for two minutes.
3. The blower inflates, the tyer ties. No hands allowed for tying—try only using elbows or mouths!
4. The team with the most balloons at the end wins.

7. Cookie Face Challenge

This simple game always gets a laugh. Players have to move a cookie from their forehead to their mouth—using only their facial muscles.

What You Need

• One cookie for each player (I always go with Oreos, but a chocolate covered cookie adds an extra element of humour!!)

How to Play

1. Everyone leans back and places a cookie on their forehead.
2. Using only facial muscles (no hands!), try to move the cookie to your mouth.
3. If the cookie falls, start again. First to eat their cookie wins.

Here's the Cookie Face Challenge being played...

8. Charades

Charades is good old fashioned way to get everyone springing into action to mime their charade. 

What You Need

• A set of charade prompts
• Timer

How to Play

1. Split into two teams.
2. Players act out the word or phrase on their card without speaking.
3. Their team has a set time to guess—most right answers wins.

9. TP Mummy

A classic sleepover race to see who can turn their friend into a mummy the quickest.

What You Need

• A few rolls of toilet paper

How to Play

1. Divide into pairs. One person wraps the other from head to toe in toilet paper.
2. The most complete and creative mummy wins.

Here's a fast-paced game in action...

10. Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Keep everyone moving and laughing with this 2020s take on a scavenger hunt.

What You Need

• A list of things to be scavenged
• Phones or cameras

How to Play

1. Hand out the list of selfie challenges (like “take a selfie with something blue”).
2. Players or teams race to complete the list.
3. First to finish (or most complete in the time limit) wins.

11. Wink Murder

A bit of mystery and drama for late-night fun. Wink Murder is an old school classic that always delivers. 

What You Need

• Nothing but a group of players

How to Play

1. One player is secretly chosen as the “murderer.”
2. Players sit in a circle and make eye contact. The murderer “kills” by winking at others.
3. If you’re winked at, you’re out. The detective tries to guess who the murderer is before everyone is out.

Chill Out & Creative Games for Late-Night Fun

As the energy dips, these games are perfect for laughter, chatting, and winding down.

12. Spin The Nail Polish Bottle

Add a little mani-fun to the sleepover with this beauty-based game.

What You Need

• Several nail polish bottles
• A set of challenge prompts - the quickest way to get set up with the Spin The Nail Polish Bottle game in the Sleepover Party Bundle. 

How to Play

1. Sit in a circle and place the bottles in the centre.
2. Spin the bottle—when it stops, paint a nail in that colour or complete a challenge.
3. Keep spinning until everyone has colourful nails!

13. MASH

Predict the future with this classic sleepover fortune-telling game.

What You Need

• MASH sheet or plain paper
• Pen

How to Play

1. Fill in categories like “Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House” and silly options for jobs, cars, pets, and more.
2. Use the rules to discover your future in a fun way.

14. Pictionary

A creative team challenge that’s perfect for any group.

What You Need

• Paper or whiteboard
• Markers
• Timer

How to Play

1. Players draw a word or phrase while their team guesses.
2. Set a timer for each turn.
3. Most correct guesses wins.

15. Who Is Most Likely To?

A game of predictions that gets everyone laughing (and sometimes blushing).

What You Need

• Printable question cards or write your own

How to Play

1. Read out prompts like “Who is most likely to go viral on social media?”
2. Everyone points or votes.
3. The person with the most votes is the winner for that round.

16. What's On Your Phone?

A game that puts everyone’s phone to good use, in a way that’s actually social.

What You Need

• A list of things to be found on each guest's phone, each worth different points
• Pens

How to Play

1. Read out the list of items (like “a selfie with your pet” or “a food delivery app”).
2. Players score points for each thing they have or can show.
3. Highest total wins.

17. Candy Dice Game

A quick, sweet game that involves candy... what's not to love?! This is a great game to pull out of the bag when everyone is craving a little sugar. 

What You Need

• Candy dice game sheet
• Dice (2)
• Candy

How to Play

1. Take turns rolling the dice.
2. Follow the instructions—swap, steal, or win candy.
3. Most sweets at the end wins.

Want All These Games Ready To Go?

If you’d like to make your life super easy? My Teen Sleepover Printable Games Bundle includes all the print-and-play games above plus a few more.

There are 14 fun games in total, ready to use with easy instructions. Perfect when you want to keep everyone entertained but don’t have time to create everything from scratch.

Check out the Printable Bundle Here →

Quick Tips For Planning Sleepover Party Games

How many games should I plan?

Aim for 4–6 structured games, and be ready to add in a couple more if needed.

What if my group is big or small?

Most games work for any size. For large groups, split into smaller teams. For tiny groups, focus on icebreakers and creative games.

Are printable games worth it?

Yes—printables save you prep time, help bigger groups, and make everything run smoother.

Can I use these for other parties?

Absolutely! Most of these games also work for birthdays, holidays, or family nights.

Any tips for shy teens or mixed-age groups?

Start with group icebreakers and pair up guests who know each other. Focus on team games for mixed ages so everyone can join in.

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