Pass the Princess's Parcel

Pass the Princess Parcel is a fun princess party game based on the class pass-the-parcel tradition. Children pass a wrapped parcel around the circle while music plays, then unwrap one layer each time the music stops to reveal small prizes, surprises, or a final royal treasure.

Activity Type: Pass the Parcel
Age Group: 3 +
Setup Time: 10 minutes
Mess Level: Low mess

Step by Step Setup

1. Prepare the parcel- Wrap the main prize in many layers of paper. Add a small surprise, treat, or princess challenge between layers.

2. Seat the children in a cirlcle- Have everyone sit in a circle so the parcel can be passed easily from one child to the next

3. Start the music-Play music while the children pass the parcel around the circle.

4. Stop the music- When the music stops, the child holding the parcel unwraps one layer.

5. Keep passing-Start the music again and continue until all the layers have been unwrapped

6. Reveal the prize- The child who unwraps the last layer gets the final royal surprise, or you can choose a version where every child gets something along the way.

What You'll Need

• One larger prize for the center of the parcel, some suggestions:

• Large Jewel or

• Tiara

• Tape

• Tissue paper

• Music or phone

• Several smaller prizes, notes, stickers, treats for between layers, some suggestions

  • acrylic jewels

  • chocolate gold coins or coins

  • princess stickers

  • mini charms

  • bracelets

  • heart stones

  • mini animals

  • mini wishing stones

  • pearls

Optional variations:

Prize in every layer: Put a tiny prize or note in each layer to everyone gets something

Primncess challenge version: Instead of a prize, some layers include a quick royal action, like twirling, waving or saying a princess phrase.