20 ideas for Epic Game Nights

Competition-theme parties are a great way to bring out your guests' competitive spirits and create a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Competition themes can offer a wide range of activities to suit different interests and talents. You can adapt the rules, judging criteria, and prizes to suit the specific theme and preferences of your guests.

Here are some theme ideas for competition-type parties:

1. Olympics: Create a mini-Olympics with various sports and games, complete with opening and closing ceremonies. Participants can represent different countries or teams.

2. Survivor: Host a Survivor-style competition with physical challenges, immunity challenges, and tribal council eliminations. It's perfect for outdoor parties.

3. Game Show Extravaganza: Base your party on popular TV game shows like "Jeopardy," "Wheel of Fortune," or "The Price Is Right." Guests can compete in various game show challenges.

4. Ninja Warrior: Set up an obstacle course inspired by "American Ninja Warrior." Guests can test their strength and agility.

5. Amazing Race: Create an "Amazing Race" experience where teams compete, solving clues and racing to various locations.

6. The Great Bake-Off: Host a baking competition where guests can show off their culinary skills, similar to "The Great British Bake Off."

7. Chopped Challenge: For aspiring chefs, organize a "Chopped" competition with mystery ingredients and time constraints.

8. Spelling Bee: Test your guests' vocabulary and spelling skills with a friendly spelling bee competition.

9. Minute to Win It: Arrange a series of "Minute to Win It" challenges, where guests must complete tasks in under a minute.

10. Poker Tournament: If you're into card games, a poker tournament with prizes for the winners can be an exciting competition.

11. Ping Pong Round Robin: Add a heart-pounding twist to classic ping pong where teamwork, speed, and precision come together! Ping Pong Round Robin requires players to pass the paddle to a teammate, dash around the table, and aim to keep the rally alive. Miss a shot, and your team loses a player. As the teams get smaller the game gets harder.

12. Corn Hole Competition: Play it by the rules, or add a twist. Elevate your corn hole game with unexpected obstacles that add an element of surprise and fun to this classic backyard game. 

13. Chess Tournament: Host a chess tournament for strategic-minded guests. Step up the fun by creating a jumbo sized Chess board where your guests are the game pieces.

14. Top Chef Challenge: A culinary competition where guests cook dishes in a limited time, similar to "Top Chef."

15. E-sports Tournament: If your guests are into gaming, organize an e-sports tournament for video game enthusiasts.

16. Mini Golf Challenge: Create a makeshift Mini-golf course for a friendly mini-golf competition.

17. Board Game Bash: Test your guests' board game skills in a competition involving classic board games like Scrabble, Checkers, Tic-tac-toe, and Battleship.

18. Nothing But Net Tournament: Organize a badminton, volleyball, pickle ball, spike ball, and/or basketball tournament for sports enthusiasts.

19. Dodgeball: Challenge your guests to a dodgeball competition.

20. Puzzle Challenge: Host a puzzle-solving competition where participants tackle jigsaw puzzles or brain-teasers.

These competition-themed party ideas can add an element of challenge, excitement, and fun to your gathering. Depending on your guests' interests and the available space, you can choose the theme that suits your party best.