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Get glowing reviews with these 5 illuminating party games

By Promila Shastri

Remember when all you needed to plan a fun party were a bunch of yummy nibbles and an inspired guest list? Throw in a pretty cocktail or two, and voila! Party time! That was then, folks; now, upping your party game requires a serious dose of imagination.

Luckily, we’ve got imagination to spare—and more than a couple of ideas for hosting a perfectly illuminating evening soiree. And, best of all, you just may want the kids to tag along too! Below, we’ve rounded up our 5 favorite party games, each designed specifically to deliver a thrill after dark. These bright ideas are equally fit for both kid and adult guests—both of whom, we’re pretty sure, will give you glowing reviews.

This youth-sized football features a LED light source that yields up to 30 hours of glow-in-the-dark fun. The football’s interior illumination activates with a quick tap, and goes dark automatically, when not in use. A sturdy, water-resistant exterior, and grommets that keep the light source in place, add up to hours of evening entertainment. Pre-installed batteries are included, so just inflate, tap, and play into the night.
$30 from Amazon

Add a magical touch to birthday parties, Halloween, or ordinary play dates with this neon paint set that glows vibrantly in the dark—or in daylight. These glow paints work on wood, plastic, metal, or canvas, and feature eight colors: red, orange, green, yellow, blue, purple, pink and white. At night, shine a UV light on the finished art work, and watch it brilliantly come to life.
$17 from Amazon

Three AAA batteries provide LED hoop lighting that turns any evening gathering into a brilliant game night. A single strand of lights illuminates the entire basket rim, and is easily fastened with (included) high-quality tape. The accompanying LED-powered basketball comes with pre-installed batteries that light up the ball upon impact, and go dark when it’s not in use.
$0 from Amazon

Host a dance party for both adults and kids, and let the Glowcity LED Hoola Hoop take center stage. The irresistible swiveling fun of hula hoops are given a glowing spin with the 36-inch GlowCity hoop, powered by evenly spaced LEDs. More vibrant than standard hoops, the GlowCity Hoola Hoop’s low-profile battery casing and easy switch mechanism makes it the perfect circle for endless nighttime fun.
$57 from Amazon

2 LED lights that yield 30 hours of evening play makes this illuminating volleyball a must-have for memorable beach parties. Lit from the inside, this beach volleyball instantly glows with a tap or a serve, then automatically shuts off when not it’s not in use. Water-resistant nylon makes for a durable exterior, and the included batteries mean it’s ready to go: simply inflate, tap and enjoy the bright night.
$25 from Amazon

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Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, anniversary dinner or a casual gathering for no particular reason, an unexpected dash of levity can turn a party from enjoyable to memorable. Few things can beat an evening of tasty food, lively conversation, and a moment or two of pure joy. By having on hand some of the nifty party games listed above, you may just end up delivering on all three counts.

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Promila Shastri
Promila is a New York-based writer, editor, and content creator, whose focus is on visual culture—product design…
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