Planning a superhero party is a great way to entertain guests of all ages. It’s probably no surprise that kids love the theme, but a recent poll found that over half of adults enjoy superheroes as well.
If you’re new to planning themes for parties, it’s important to get the basics right. The following guide can help you plan like a hero and stretch your budget like a pair of spandex tights.
Read on to learn about the essentials of superhero-themed parties.
Superhero Party Decorations
You’ll find no shortage of decorations featuring superheroes and supervillains. However, it’s how you arrange your decorations that matters most.
Consider a big backdrop piece to place behind your food table and for guests to take pictures in front of. You can also add a big inflatable superhero so that guests have another great photo opportunity.
Use boxes with windows drawn on them around the sides of your backdrop to simulate buildings. It’s an easy way to create an environment like Gotham City.
Find a tablecloth, cups, plates, and napkins that feature superheroes. You can also simply choose colors that match your superhero backdrop.
Try to keep your superhero decorations somewhat consistent. Ask yourself if you want to base your theme on something like animated movies by DC or live-action movies.
Party Food and Drinks
Find some superhero-shaped cookie cutters to make themed sweet treats for your guests. Buy a couple of different colors of frosting to make everything from Superman symbols to Spiderman faces.
You can also use the cookie cutters on fruits like pineapples and watermelon. Consider some green “kryptonite” veggies to set out as well.
Get creative and think about what your favorite hero eats in the comics. For example, you might make some chimichangas if your theme includes Deadpool!
For drinks, different colored punches and Kool-Aids work well for superhero parties. For example, a bright green drink for the Hulk and red for Ironman would work well for an Avengers theme.
If you plan to serve alcoholic drinks to adults, consider things like Bruce Wayne-inspired champagne. Whatever you choose, make sure to also have Aquaman-inspired water on hand to avoid hangovers!
Superhero Costume Ideas
When it comes to costume ideas, you can either let your guests choose their favorite hero or set a specific theme. Just remember that it’s more fun if you get a good mix of both heroes and villains at your party.
You can also provide superhero accessories for your guests to try on throughout the party. That way they don’t have to stress out about buying a costume beforehand.
Consider providing things like capes, utility belts, masks, and other accessories for your guests to try on and take pictures in. Some examples include Wonder Woman’s bracelets and Thor’s hammer.
Superhero Games
Have a pinata at your party and choose a supervillain to defeat. Imagine busting open a Thanos pinata and infinity stones pouring out. Of course, ring pops and other candy might have to do instead of infinity stones.
Set up targets and have your Spidey guests use their web slingers to knock them over. In this case, silly string serves as their web slingers.
Consider having superhero trivia at your party and find out which guests know the most. Make sure to have some fun prizes on hand like a movie theater gift card to see the next superhero box-office hit.
Create a crafting area with cardboard and other art supplies and let your guests use their imaginations. They can make items like Captain America shields and Batarangs to take home.
You can easily make an obstacle course out of boxes to test the superhero skills of your guests. Make tunnels to crawl through or “buildings” to leap over in a single bound.
Crisscrossing yarn also makes for an excellent “laser” obstacle for your guests to conquer. Make it Catwoman-inspired and leave a ring pops at the end for heist prizes.
You can have a small gaming tournament if you have a console and a superhero-themed video game. For example, guests could battle it out in Injustice 2 to crown a superhero or supervillain champion.
Viewing Area
In a separate space from the main party happenings, set up a viewing area for superhero movies. It will give guests a way to sit back and take a break after doing other activities.
Consider using a projector to help recreate the big screen of movie theaters. Play classics that guests have most likely seen before so that they can come and go without missing the plot.
Most importantly, make sure to have some popcorn on hand to really complete the experience!
Superhero Reenactments
Print out some dialog from your favorite superhero movies and have your guest reenact famous scenes. Try to include a few props with the scenes you choose.
Or, you can throw out the script and let your guest create their own superhero stories! Think of it as live-action role-playing, but right in your living room.
It’s a fun way to keep your guests engaged and it’s sure to get a few laughs. Plus, it will be fun to see which guests try to save the day and which ones try to rule the world.
Planning a Superhero Party
Remember the ideas in this guide when planning a superhero party to achieve an unforgettable experience. All it takes is a few eye-catching decorations, themed treats, and some super activities to wow your guests!
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