Guessing
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Also called Pin the Tail
Blindfolded and spun around, each player tries to stick a tail on a donkey poster; closest to the right spot wins.
- people
- 4–25
- time
- 15 min
- energy
- Medium
- materials
- Cheap to buy
Kids-safeHR-safeChurch-safe
Before you start
Tape the poster to the wall at the children's shoulder height. Write each player's name on a tail.
- 1The player is blindfolded and gently turned around three times.
- 2They walk to the poster and stick the tail where they think it belongs.
- 3Leave the tail on and take off the blindfold.
- 4Once everyone has had a turn, the tail closest to the right spot wins.
What to say3
- 1“Blindfold on! One, two, three spins!”
- 2“Walk straight ahead… careful… now stick it!”
- 3“Oh! That tail is on his ear! Blindfold off — look!”
Host tips3
- Little kids panic in blindfolds. Let under-5s keep their eyes closed instead, and never force it.
- Spin gently and only three times — dizzy kids fall over and the fun stops fast.
- Use tape, not drawing pins or thumbtacks. Real pins with blindfolded children is a trip to the clinic.
Variants2
Themed poster
Swap the donkey for the birthday theme: horn on a unicorn, nose on Rudolph, hat on a pirate.
Guided pin
The team calls out left, right, up, down to steer their blindfolded player. Works well for older kids.
Safety2
- An adult walks beside the blindfolded child to stop them hitting walls or furniture.
- No pins or thumbtacks — sticky tape or reusable adhesive only.
Good for
Occasions
BirthdaySchoolFiesta
Venues
Indoor, smallIndoor, largeChurch hall