What to do at a luau? Play fun and exciting luau party games! Learn some hip-swaying hula moves, play a game of pineapple bowling, and have a tacky tourist relay race.
There is no shortage of fun! These festive luau party games and activities keep your guests entertained.
Remember to also set up a luau-themed craft station for those who love to get crafty.
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1. Tacky Tourist Relay
This is an excellent luau game for large groups!
The kids really loved this game. Will be doing it again at our next Luau!
You’ll need:
- two teams.
- a carry-on suitcase for each group
- in each suitcase: a pair of sunglasses, beach towel, sunhat, lei, grass skirt, etc.
- an inflatable flamingo (optional)
- One team member at a time pulls the suitcase to the “beach.”
- Spreads the towel on the “sand,” puts on the sunglasses, sunhat, lei, etc., and lies down on the towel.
- Quickly gets up and packs everything back in the suitcase.
- Runs back home and gives the suitcase to the next person.
We had two inflatable flamingos that did not fit inside the suitcases, so the “tourists” carried them.
The kids, from preschoolers to tweens, and teens, had fun with this Luau game!
2. Limbo
Who can go lowest!
Limbo is a fun activity that works as a luau game for adults, teens, or kids.
All you need is a limbo stick and a couple of poles or people to hold it.
We didn’t have a limbo stick, so we used a pool noodle.
This limbo game is easy to set up; no tools are required.
3. Beach Ball Hockey
So many exciting luau outdoor party games to choose from! Like this beach ball hockey.
Items you need:
- A Pool Noodle for each player.
- Beach Ball.
- Cones or soccer goal.
The pool noodles from the dollar store were too flimsy, but they might work for small kids if you make the pool noodles shorter.
I have yet to try these pool noodles, but per reviews, they are sturdier. They come in 10 colors, so you can pick the two you like the best for your pool noodle hockey teams.
This game is fun for any summer party, like a pool party. Check out all the cool ideas I’ve got for you.
4. Hula Lesson
Hula is a beautiful Hawaiian dance. If you don’t already know hula, learn a few basic moves and teach them to your guests.
Even it is pouring rain, this indoor luau activity ensures you have fun and keep moving.
5. Hula Competition
Have a friendly hula dance competition whether anyone knows how to dance the hula or not. Play awesome Hawaiian music and get everyone up and dancing.
Give prizes for various categories:
- Elegant Hula
- Lively Hula
- Funny Hula
- Acrobatic Hula
- etc.
Fun prize ideas include luau-themed cups, pineapples, coconuts, towels, buckets, and sunscreen.
6. Pineapple Bowling
Fun Luau party activity for everyone! It is one of those luau backyard party games that require a good amount of space.
What You Need
- pineapples for the pins and
- a coconut for the ball.
If you don’t want to knock over real pineapples, you could make pineapple pins with water or soda bottles and cardboard or card stock. Cut out pineapple shapes and attach them to plastic bottles, and you are all set for bowling.
7. Hula Hoop Spin
Who can spin the hula hoop the longest.
8. Hula Hoop Obstacle Course
Make a hula hoop obstacle course and see who can go through it the fastest.
Ideas for the hoop obstacle course:
- spin the hoop 10 times around your waist
- roll the hoop on the ground
- toss bean bags through a hula hoop
- crawl through a hoop or a few
9. Hula Hoop Ring Toss
Hula hoop ring toss.
10. Hula Hoop Flip-Flop Kick
Hula hoop flip-flop kick. Stand up a few hoops or tie a couple from a tree branch and try to kick your flip-flop off your foot and through the hoop.
11. Hawaiian Pictionary™ a.k.a. Draw and Guess
Printable games are perfect indoor luau party games.
Here is a list of 44 Hawaiian Pictionary™ Words a.k.a. draw and guess to get you started with this luau game for adults or kids. Write down on paper slips words that relate to Hawaii.
Or purchase the 48 Hawaiian Luau Word cards. They are part of the inexpensive luau party game collection.
Use the words for
- Draw and Guess
- Charades
- Explain and Guess
- lei
- volcano
- rainbow
- pineapple
- beach ball
- Diamond Head
- Blowhole
- waterfall
- palm tree
- Turtle Cove
- black sand
- Macadamia nut
- surf board
- beach chair
- coconut
- grass skirt
- beach toys
- Tiki head
- hula
- kalua (pig)
- lomi lomi salmon
- flip flops
- shaka sign
- Spam
- luau
- Kamehameha
- muumuu
- hibiscus
- sea turtle
- Sunset Beach
- humpback whale
- gecko
- dolphin
- orchid
- flamingo
- Tiki Bar
- seashell
- jellyfish
- Tiki torch
- hut
- towel
- sun glasses
- sunscreen
- sarong
For the Draw and Guess game you’ll also need a white board and markers or paper and pens.
12. Luau Scavenger Hunt
Hide luau-themed items in the party area. Give the kids a list of the things they need to find. Use the Hawaiian word list for ideas.
13. Read and Color
Well, sometimes, a little bit of quiet time is needed. Set up a place for kids to read books and color.
14. Surf Board Luau Craft
- Don’t Pet the Sharks Coloring Book
- Happy Hula Hawaiian Dances Coloring Book
- FREE Luau Coloring Pages
- Froggy Goes to Hawaii Book (Go on a trip to Hawaii with Froggy. His vacation does not go as planned… but it is fun!)
- Dennis the Menace in Hawaii (Dennis the Menace will entertain the kids and the adults with his adventures in Hawaii.)
DIY surf board decoration. These cute, inexpensive surfboards are perfect for luau craft time. They come in various sizes.
The kids can paint the surfboards and write their names or luau-themed words on them.
15. Tiki Mask Craft
Decorate a cool Tiki mask. You can get them in various sizes and a couple of different styles.
I’m sure adults too would enjoy this activity. It will be a fun reminder of the awesome Hawaiian luau party
16. Lei Luau Craft
This lei luau craft for preschoolers is fun for older kids as well. They get to make their very own lei using straw pieces and flower cutouts.
Each lei kit is slightly different, so everyone has a unique lei. The kit has everything you need, including instructions.
17. Luau Themed Ankle Bracelet
Kids and teens can make cute ankle bracelets with beads and beach-themed charms. Check out this inexpensive bracelet kit, it is perfect for this craft!
18. Lei Toss
Use a horseshoe set, but instead of horseshoes, toss leis. You could also use pineapples as the target!
19. Lei Toss with a Partner
Pair up the players.
Ask the team members to stand a few feet away from each other.
One of them throws, and the other one catches. The goal is to toss the leis around the catcher’s neck. The catcher can move to make it easier but can’t use hands.
20. Christmas Luau Party Games
Bring the tropical island vibes to your Christmas celebration with our Christmas luau party bundle! With 5 colorful signs and 7 exciting games, including two Christmas gift exchange games, you and your guests will have a blast
It is fantastic for work or home. Planning your Christmas luau will be a breeze. (Available in the USA and Canada)
21. Printable Luau Games
Get ready to hula the night away with these fun printable luau games. These games are fabulous for any celebration, whether it’s a luau-themed birthday party, baby shower or summer party in the office.
- play Draw and Guess with Hawaiian-themed words or turn it into charades
- test your Hawaii knowledge with a simple trivia game
- play luau word games
- snap pictures to earn points
- figure out who is most likely to go snorkeling with manta rays, and so on
Lots of fun for adults and teens, too. Perfect for a luau dinner party!
Which design are you interested in? (Currently, available only in the USA and Canada.)
22. Luau Baby Shower Games
These cute printable luau baby shower games are a perfect mixture of vibrant tropics and softness.
(Available in the USA and Canada.)
23. Mango Battle
What You Need
- mangos
- big spoons
Prep
- draw a 5 or 6ft circle on the ground
How to Play
- Two players at a time enter the circle. They hold a mango on their spoon.
- The goal is to knock down the opponent’s mango. If you drop yours, you lose. The players can’t touch the opponent, only the spoon.
You could play this in various ways, e.g., pair all the players, the winner of each pair stays in the game and faces another opponent.
Host an Unforgettable Luau
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- Wear a fun luau outfit! Awesome ideas!!
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