The Guitar Hero video game is currently one of the hottest games out there right now. If your child is a big fan of Guitar Hero, why not have a Guitar Hero theme party for their next birthday celebration? It would definitely be a unique party theme. The kids would love it! The ideas I will discuss here would also work for a Rock Band theme birthday party.
You could start your party planning off with Guitar Hero personalized birthday invitations, envelope seals and address labels offered on Ebay. There are many different invitation styles to chose from including ticket invitations (some with tear off stubs) and photo invitations.
For the partyware, there is a Party Like A Rock Star theme as well as a Rock Star theme that would be perfect. You can chose from a basic party pack, deluxe, or deluxe with favor boxes. There is also a personalized banner available that would coordinate nicely with your guitar hero theme.
You then need to set the stage for the main event. Make sure there is enough playing space for all of the guests you are inviting. You may need to move some furniture around to create a semi-circle around the television. This will be your Guitar Hero performance space. For an added touch, you can add in a disco ball, laser light and/or strobe light.
There are large Rock Star Cardboard Cutouts that would make a great party decoration. The cutouts are available in three fun designs: Guitar Player, Bass Player and Lead Singer.
Time for cake! Ebay sellers offer a large selection of Guitar Hero edible cake toppers you could use for your party. They are simple to apply to any sheet cake. Another idea would be to bake a birthday cake using a specialty guitar cake pan. The pan takes one standard cake mix and is made from quality anodized aluminum. It comes with complete design instructions. You could also purchase a guitar cookie cutter or guitar candy mold and create guitar cookies, jello jigglers or chocolate lollipops .
There is a Rock Star Designer Prints kit (pictured) that would also be great for your Guitar Hero birthday party. The kit comes with edible cake image strips that you can use to decorate a tiered birthday cake.
Ebay carries a nice selection of party favors for this theme such as Guitar Hero candy wrappers, chocolate lollipops, assorted guitar picks and guitar foil stickers. Other party favor ideas include an inflatable guitar, rock star rubber duckies and guitar bubble necklace. I recently finished a post featuring very cool guitar shaped favor pens. Check it out!
Although the Guitar Hero theme party activity generally consists of playing the Guitar Hero video game, you could add in a fun pinata activity as well by purchasing a guitar pinata. There is also a Make Your Own Guitar Craft that would be fun to do at your Guitar Hero party. I recently used this Guitar Craft at my daughter’s Jonas Brothers party and they came out great!
Finish your Guitar Hero birthday party off by having the guest of honor wear one of these personalized Guitar Hero birthday shirts offered on Ebay.
Hope these ideas have helped you with your Guitar Hero party planning. Please visit the following blog posts for more party ideas based on video games:
Sonic the Hedgehog Birthday
Princess Peach Birthday
Super Mario Birthday
Related Links:
Guitar Hero Games & Merchandise
Rock Band Gifts & Merchandise
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