The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Party Games for 10-Year-Old Girls

🎈 Why Turning 10 Is Such a Big Deal (Especially for Girls!)

Turning 10 is more than just a birthday—it's a milestone. Girls at this age are in that magical stage between childhood and tweenhood. They’re growing fast, discovering new interests, and starting to form deeper friendships. Birthday parties become more than cake and balloons—they’re a chance to shine, laugh, and spend unforgettable time with best friends.

From my experience planning birthday parties for girls in this age group, there’s one major takeaway: the games need to be trendy, interactive, and totally girl-focused. Whether it’s makeup, quizzes, or heart-to-heart games with their besties, this is the time to make memories that matter.

Let’s dive into the most fun, unique, and trending birthday games that 10-year-old girls absolutely love in the U.S.

💅 Trending Birthday Party Games for 10-Year-Old Girls

✨ Spin the Nail Polish

Place several colorful nail polish bottles in a circle. Each girl spins the bottle and has to paint one nail with the color it lands on. Add silly rules like painting with your non-dominant hand or while blindfolded for extra fun.

💄 Makeup Challenge

Set up a DIY beauty station and let the girls go wild with safe, child-friendly makeup. Bonus points for blindfolded challenges or giving each other funny makeovers. Girls love to experiment and feel glam—this is their red carpet moment!

👜 What’s in Your Purse?

Provide cute mini purses with random items. Each girl has to guess what her friend has inside without peeking. It’s part guessing game, part style show, and always a hit.

👯♀️ Best Friend Party Games to Laugh, Bond, and Connect

💌 Who Knows Her Best?

Have everyone answer fun questions about the birthday girl—like her favorite color, dream vacation, or secret talent. The one who knows her best wins a small prize. We tried this at a recent party and the laughter (and happy tears!) were unforgettable.

🔁 This or That?

Pizza or burgers? YouTube or TikTok? Dogs or cats? Girls take turns answering quick choices and learning more about their friends. It’s fast-paced and hilarious.

💭 Would She Rather?

Ask: Would she rather be famous or rich? Have a pet unicorn or a pet dragon? These games encourage fun, imagination, and connection.

“The games for girls of this age must be focused on trends, best friends, nails, makeup, and asking questions with their besties... it's a big moment to spend with girls of the same age.”

💖 Beauty Party Games: Nails, Makeup & Style

💅 Nail Art Bar

Set out a rainbow of kid-safe nail polishes, stickers, glitter, and tools. Let the girls give each other mini-manicures or try wild nail art challenges.

🎨 Makeup Station

Provide safe makeup, mirrors, and brushes. Girls can experiment with looks, take selfies, and even do silly challenges like “blindfolded makeup” or “2-minute glam.”

👗 Fashion Runway

Set up a mini runway using scarves, fun glasses, tiaras, and hats. Let the girls dress up and strut their stuff. Don’t forget the music and photo ops!

🎭 Quiz Games & Icebreakers to Spark Laughter

🧠 Who’s Most Likely To…

Create cards like “Most likely to be a YouTuber” or “Most likely to eat dessert first.” Girls take turns answering. Perfect for giggles!

❓ What Type of Friend Are You? (Quiz)

A fun printable quiz that gives each girl a friendship “type” like “The Funny One,” “The Loyal Leader,” or “The Creative Star.” They LOVE this stuff.

📱 What’s on Your Phone?

If some of the girls have phones, ask things like: “Do you have more than 100 photos?” or “Do you follow your BFF on TikTok?” It’s lighthearted and great for bonding.

🔐 Escape Room at Home: A Birthday Experience They'll Never Forget

One of the Best-Kept Secrets for Tween Birthday Parties

If you’re planning a party that’s fun, different, and totally unforgettable, here’s one idea parents and tweens absolutely love:
Set up an escape room at home!

Creating a DIY escape room for 10–12-year-old girls is one of the most exciting trends in birthday party planning right now. It’s interactive, creative, and totally engaging—something the girls will be talking about long after the party ends.

🎁 Want it done for you?
Check out our Escape Room Kit – Ready to Play and make your setup quick and easy!

Escape rooms aren’t just fun—they’re social, too. Girls get to work in teams, solve puzzles, and bond with their besties while racing against the clock. And the best part?
You can create it anywhere—at home, in your backyard, or even in a party venue. No fancy equipment needed!

🛠️ How to Set Up a Tween Escape Room at Home

1. Pick a Theme
Choose a fun and exciting storyline to spark their imagination. Tween-approved themes include:

• 👀 Spy Mission

• 🎁 The Missing Birthday Gift

• 🗺️ Magical Treasure Hunt

2. Hide Clues Around the Space
Turn your space into a puzzle adventure using simple materials like:

• Envelopes with secret messages

• Flashlight trails

• Puzzle pieces

• Padlocks or hidden objects

3. Let the Game Begin
Divide the girls into small teams. Their goal? Solve all the clues before time runs out!

They’ll be fully immersed—thinking critically, solving problems, and having an absolute blast.

📱 Viral Games Inspired by TikTok & Social Media Trends

🎥 Viral Vibes Challenge

Create flash cards with challenges like “Do a viral dance,” “Say 3 movie quotes,” or “Name your dream vacay.” Time each one and let them compete for points.

⏱️ 5-Second Game

Name three of anything—foods, celebs, emojis—in 5 seconds. The pressure = the fun. Great for quick rounds and loads of laughs.

🎼 Guess the Song

Play 2-3 seconds of popular hits and let the girls guess the name and artist. Add small prizes for correct guesses.

🎁 Classic Party Games Reinvented for Girls Age 10

🎲 Candy Dice

Roll custom dice to win or trade candy, steal sweets, or do dares. Easy to play and super sweet.

🎁 Pass the Prize

Play music while girls pass a wrapped gift. When it stops, the one holding the gift completes a challenge. Final unwrap = prize!

🧩 Word Scramble (Girl Edition)

Mix up words like “lip gloss,” “birthday,” and “unicorn.” See who unscrambles them fastest.

📸 Photo-Perfect Games to Capture the Memories

📷 Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Create a list like “take a pic jumping,” “a selfie with your BFF,” “a pic making a funny face.” Then compile a photo album after the party!

🎭 Charades & Pictionary

Always a win, especially when the themes are girl-centric like “pop stars,” “princess movies,” or “school drama.”

💌 Guess Who Made This Memory?

Before the party, ask each girl to write a memory with the birthday girl. Read them out loud and let her guess who wrote each one. Heartwarming and hilarious.

🏁 Final Thoughts: It’s Not Just a Party—It’s a Celebration of Friendship

Planning a birthday party for a 10-year-old girl is about way more than picking snacks and hanging balloons. It’s about honoring their friendships, creativity, and the little moments that matter most.

“The games for girls of this age must be focused on trends, best friends, nails, makeup, quizzes… it’s a big moment to spend with girls of the same age.”

That quote says it all. If you embrace what this age group really loves—their besties, their style, and having space to be themselves—you’ll throw a party that’s more than fun.

You’ll create a birthday she’ll never forget.