3 Party Games Ideal for Raising Money

When you need to raise money for a wedding, medical costs, or your child's needs, straight-up asking for donations could feel like a burden or hassle. Instead, host a fundraising event that features party games. A large-scale event could include a party tent rental with food, music, and a special focus on the games.

Learn about some party game ideas to help you raise money and how equipment rentals can elevate the games to provide guests with fun activity options.

1. Raffles

One of the simplest ways to raise money is through a raffle contest. Even though you have to plan and put together raffle options, you still have a chance to make a good profit off the raffle sales. You have multiple options for conducting raffles. Make a raffle look professional and organized with a raffle drum.

A raffle drum rental includes a large cage that will spin and mix up raffle entries. The large size of a raffle drum also draws the attention of guests and could encourage them to purchase more tickets for a chance to win. Choose from many raffle options.

You could purchase specific prizes for a raffle including Blu-Ray movies, toys, or gift cards. Create themed baskets to give out as raffle prizes. For example, a cooking basket could include desserts to bake and cooking accessories like an apron or a rolling pin. A 50/50 raffle is a cash-based raffle where you keep 50 percent of the proceeds and one winner gets the rest.

Set an allotted time for guests to purchase tickets and then choose the winners live at the party. You can give away the prizes right away so you do not need to track down others in the future.

2. Karaoke Contests

Another fun way to raise money is through a karaoke contest. A karaoke party rental kit comes with all of the equipment necessary to set up the machine and create an easy-to-use singing space. Set up a sign-up sheet a little bit before the karaoke begins. Each entrant can pay into the prize pool.

Once you've received all the entries, set up prize amounts for the top three singers. Set aside a specific percentage to go towards your fundraising. After everyone has performed, guests can write their winner and runner-up options on a sheet of paper. Tally all the votes up and declare the karaoke champion.

If you plan far enough ahead of time, you could also order a special trophy to give the winner as well.

3. Eating Contests

If singing isn't an ideal choice, then consider hosting an eating contest. Eating contests are fast-paced and fun ways for people to compete. Charge entry fees for an eating contest and set up special prizes for the winners. You want to ensure you have enough entries to cover the foods costs and prizes with enough left over to go towards your fundraising efforts.

Choose a food for the contest. Traditional foods include pies or hot dogs, but any food item can become a part of the contest. Rent a long table and extra chairs to create the contest area. You may host different rounds for different foods or stick to just one main event.



Prizes for an eating contest could include cash offerings, trophies, or special custom championship belts. Set up contest details ahead of time so you know how many entrants you will have and can budget everything accordingly. An eating contest can become one of your main party highlights and a new tradition you host on an annual basis.

Contact us at L & L Tent and Party Rentals to help plan your party games and raise money. We have plenty of rental options available including party tents, karaoke machines, tables, and chairs.