Planning a
kids party could seem like a nightmare for busy parents, which is why
children's birthday parties held at the bowling alley are the perfect solution.
Laser
skirmish and bowling will keep the birthday boy or girl entertained for hours,
saving Mum and Dad from stressful party game planning when hosting a party at
home.
However,
anyone with kids knows that their 
attention spans are rather limited. While getting
involved in the game is sure to distract kids, it's possible that kids waiting
their turn (and you, as a result) could get a little impatient.
Instead of
becoming frustrated, why not plan ahead to make sure you're prepared for the
ratbag who just loves to moan "when is it my turn" while you're
trying to have a relaxing time?
Create
challenges
Kids are
often competitive, so providing a challenge or mini game could be the best way
to distract kids when it comes to waiting for their turn. Try mini pop quizzes,
seeing who can bowl the most strikes, or make the bowling itself even more
entertaining for spectators - challenge bowlers to bowl backwards, in slow
motion or with two hands. Kids will love watching what hilarity ensues.
Go
old-school
Sometimes, classic
games are best when it comes to distracting kids who tend to get sidetracked
and restless when it's not their turn. How about old-school games such as 'eye
spy', 20 questions, or 'two truths and one lie' to keep kids entertained while
they wait to take to the alley?
Enlist
the help of your host
At AMF
bowling kids parties, you'll be provided a dedicated host to help you out when
it comes to the finer details on the day. They're likely to have handled hyper
and distracted kids at previous parties, so don't be afraid to have a quiet
word with them if you're a little worried that some kids aren't having fun
between turns, or are becoming hard to handle. They'll be happy to help you
out.
List image by Sharron Morrow (link to https://www.flickr.com/photos/49503124519@N01/5196620892/ ).
Inline image by Tormod Ulsberg (link to https://www.flickr.com/photos/29891476@N00/8044671812/ ).
