Valentine’s Minute to Win It Games
My kids look forward to Valentine’s Day every year! They love to exchange Valentine’s cards (and even made these watercolor Valentine’s cards). One of their favorite events is a Valentine’s Class party. Last year we played a few Valentine’s Minute to Win It Games during my daughter’s fifth grade party and they were a hit! These fast-paced, exciting games add a competitive yet light-hearted element to the festivities. Valentine’s Minute to Win it Games are perfect for school class parties, youth group events, or a fun night at home with friends.
In this blog post, I’ll share some fun and easy-to-play Valentine’s Minute to Win It Games that will make your party unforgettable.
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What is a Minute to Win It Game?
If you’ve never played a Minute to Win It Game, you’re in for a treat! The concept is simple: players are given one minute to complete a fun, challenging task using ordinary household items. The catch is they must complete the challenge within 60 seconds or be disqualified. These games are fast, engaging, and often hilarious!
10 Valentine’s Minute to Win It Games
Here are 10 fun Valentine’s Minute to Win It Games that will make your event memorable.
1. Heart-a-stack
Supplies Needed:
- Conversation hearts (the large ones work well)
- A blank surface or paper plate
Instructions: Players will have one minute to stack as many conversation hearts as possible into a tower without the stack toppling over. The catch is they must only use one hand to do it! The player who builds the tallest stack without it falling wins.
2. Valentine’s Keepy-Uppy
Supplies Needed:
- Valentine’s Day-themed balloons (preferably red, pink, and white)
Instructions: Each player is given a balloon and must keep it afloat for 60 seconds using only their hands (no other body parts allowed). The player who keeps their balloon in the air the longest wins. This game is perfect for kids, but adults can join in for a fun challenge as well!
3. Tweezer Candy Heart Transfer
Supplies Needed:
- Plastic tweezers
- Small heart-shaped candies or pom-poms
- 2 bowls (one filled with hearts or pom-poms, the other empty)
Instructions: Using plastic tweezers, players must transfer as many heart-shaped candies or pom-poms as possible from one bowl to the other within one minute. The player who moves the most hearts wins. It’s harder than it sounds, especially when you’re racing against the clock!
4. Heart in the Hoop
Supplies Needed:
- Plastic or paper heart-shaped cutouts
- Hula hoops or large rings
Instructions: Players will be given a hula hoop and must try to land as many heart-shaped cutouts inside the hoop as they can in one minute. They must throw the hearts from a designated distance, and the player who gets the most hearts inside the hoop wins. This game is fun for kids and adults alike!
5. Conversation Heart Relay
Supplies Needed:
- Large bowl of conversation hearts
- 2 spoons (1 per player)
Instructions: Players will use a spoon to scoop a conversation heart from one bowl and transport it to another bowl across the room. They have 60 seconds to move as many hearts as possible. The player who transfers the most hearts without dropping them wins. You can also make this more challenging by having them balance the hearts on the spoon instead of using it as a scooper.
6. Life-Size Tic-Tac-Toe
Supplies Needed:
- A large piece of poster board or tape to create a tic-tac-toe grid
- Valentine-themed objects (such as heart-shaped candies or colored paper cutouts) to use as “X’s” and “O’s”
Instructions: This game requires at least two players. The goal is to play a round of tic-tac-toe, but with a twist! Instead of using a pencil and paper, players must race to place heart-shaped tokens in a life-sized tic-tac-toe grid. Whoever gets three hearts in a row first wins.
7. One-Handed Hershey’s Kiss Unwrap
Supplies Needed:
- Hershey’s Kisses or any small individually-wrapped candy
Instructions: The player must unwrap as many Hershey’s Kisses as possible using only one hand in 60 seconds. This game is trickier than it sounds, as the wrapper can be stubborn, and the player can’t use their other hand for help!
8. I’ve Got Your Back Balloon Walk
Supplies Needed:
- Balloons (1 per team)
Instructions: Players must pair up, and one person will hold a balloon between their backs while trying to walk across the room. They can’t use their hands, and the balloon must remain between their backs for the entire minute. The team that successfully walks the furthest without the balloon dropping wins.
9. Cupid’s Arrow Stack
Supplies Needed:
- Red plastic or paper cups
- Tape
Instructions: Players must stack a pyramid of red cups into a “Cupid’s arrow” shape in 60 seconds. The arrow shape should have a pointed tip at the top and gradually widen toward the bottom. If the stack falls over, they must start again. The player who creates the best arrow-shaped stack wins.
10. Wrap It Up
Supplies Needed:
- Red, pink or white streamer rolls – one streamer roll for each team
Instructions: Each player is given a roll of streamer paper. When the minute starts, the teams will wrap one teammate as quickly as possible in the streamer paper. The first team to have the entire roll of streamer paper wrapped around their teammate wins.
On your marks, get set, go…
Adding Valentine’s Minute to Win It Games to your celebration can turn a simple gathering into a memorable party filled with laughter and fun. These games are ideal for all ages and allow everyone to show off their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit. The best part? You don’t need expensive or hard-to-find supplies—just a little creativity, a timer, and some Valentine’s Day-themed items are all you need to make this a hit!
So, whether you’re hosting a party for friends or family, be sure to include these playful challenges that will bring out the fun and love in everyone. Happy Valentine’s Day!
