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"Who would like to play Hot Potato?"

or

"Our next contest is Blazing Potato where you can all win some great prizes just by sitting in a circle".

And if they still object.

Be Firm

One child voicing his objection to a certain game can become an instant epidemic. And suddenly you've got a group of little protesters on your hands. The first time this happens, be firm (in a kind sort of way) and just let them understand that they were invited to party and they need to play. This may sound a bit too harsh for such a fun gathering, but it lets kids understand that you're in charge and you're not about to let them ruin fun by sitting out and distracting others.

And now that you've got everyone ready to play, remember one of most important factors to making birthday games work.

Don't Rush

Give kids ample time to play each of birthday games and that way you don't need a zillion birthday games. Take Hot Potato for instance. The kids all sit in a circle and hot potato is being passed around to sound of music. Let music play a few beats before it stops. Sometimes, because you may be nervous to get things going, music is stopped so fast that kids don't have time to enjoy. Choose music that children know and can sing along and have them pass potato under their arms, above their heads, across circle, etc. Find ways to make it fun and you'll be able to turn this classic into a long-lasting game.

But there's one thing you should beware of.

The 'Danger' of Sit-Out Games

Let's go back to Hot Potato. The kids pass potato and whoever is "stuck" with it when music stops is usually out. And as game goes on, there are more and more children sitting around just watching (if you're lucky.). And that may translate into trouble. So instead, you can play game without anyone being out. How? Place a bunch of giveaways in center of circle and child who is "stuck" with potato when music stops gets to choose a prize. This way you also have control over length of game because you can finish whenever you like and not when only one kid remains.

(If there's a game in which you can't work around having kids sit out, turn them into judges and have them help.)

And one last note regarding the..

Prizes

Prizes don't have to be large and expensive. They can be trinkets or sweets. It's challenge of winning prize and not prize itself that most appeals to kids.

Consider handing out prizes at end of party instead of right away. Show winner their prize, and just tell them that it'll be put in their favor bag. This way, prize won't become a distraction during party time. And, at party's end, everyone gets a prize - favor bags - so if a few kids have a few more goodies, it really doesn't matter.