Paper airplane games are a great way to get the party started. That's why we've outlined a few creative games that will test the skills of any paper aircraft pilot.
Most of these games only require a few sheets of paper, but if you really want to capture the attention of your party guests you should .
Check out these great paper airplane games:
Paper airplanes can be unpredictable, that's why we always suggest wearing eye protection while competing.
Welcome to the Paper Airplane Builders World Championship...
A paper plane air race is a game in which players compete to see who can make a paper airplane that will fly fast and pass the finish line first. The game can be played indoors or outdoors, and it is usually played with two or more players.
To host a paper airplane race you'll need a few paper airplane templates, some paper, a number of paper clips, a few contestants and some sort of finish line. If you have someone watching the finish line make sure they're wearing appropriate eye protection.
Want to learn more? Check out the expanded Air Races Paper Plane Game
Wholly cow! that was some sweet hangtime!
A paper plane gliding competition is a game in which players craft paper planes which are designed to glide for longs distances. Then the players compete to see who's plane that will glide the farthest.
To host a gliding competition you'll need a few paper airplane templates, some paper, a few contestants and a way to measure distance. The game can be played indoors or outdoors, and is usually played with two or more players.
Want to learn more? Check out the expanded Paper Airplane Gliding Competition
A Starfox style ring gathering mission.
Absolute Accuracy is a paper plane flying game in which players attempt to make a paper airplane that's accurate enough to pass through obstacles like rings, chairs, doors, windows, etc...
To play Absolute Accuracy you'll need some paper sheets, a few paper airplane temples and a few obstacles as listed above. The game can be played indoors or outdoors, and can be played alone or with others.
Want to learn more? Check out the expanded Paper Airplane Absolute Accuracy Game
Buckle your seatbelts and build a few extra planes, this is going to be tricky...
Tricky Landings is a paper plane game in which players attempt to build a paper airplane that they can land in a predefined location.
To play Tricky Landings you'll need some paper sheets, a paper airplane temple and a few places to use as a landing strip. The game can be played indoors or outdoors, and can be played alone or with others.
Want to learn more? Check out the expanded Tricky Landings Paper Plane Game
I bet your's can't do this!
A Stunt Competition is a paper plane flying game where players craft paper airplanes then modify them so that the planes can complete stunts. These planes are then flown in an effort to complete a predefined stunt such as making turns, rolls or other motions.
To host a Stunt Competition you'll need a few paper airplane templates, some paper, a number of paper clips, a pair of scissors and a few contestants.
Hold my juice-box and watch this!
Advanced Maneuvering is a obstacle avoidance paper plane flying game where players craft paper airplanes then modify them so that the planes make turns, rolls or other motions. These planes are then flown toward an obstacle with the hope that the modifications help the airplane avoid crashing into the obstacle.
To play Advanced Maneuvering you'll need a few paper airplane templates, some paper, a number of paper clips, a pair of scissors, a few paper airplane pilots and various obstacles.
Your puny planes are no match for my lightning fast ninja skills.
Paper Plane Ninja is a fast paced game in which players attempt to fly their paper airplane near the Ninja. The Ninja's role is to knock the paper planes out of the sky. Think Godzilla or King Kong.
To play Paper Plane Ninja you'll need some paper sheets or a paper airplane temple and a large space for the ninja. Each person builds different types of paper airplanes, you'll want around ten planes to complete a round. Experiment with the number of planes based on the skill level of the ninja. This game requires eye protection, and must be played with others.
Welcome to the 1st annual oh my gaumi paper airplane marathon.
OMG Paper Plane Marathon is a strategic game designed to test not only a players ability to craft a paper airplane but it's also a test of their flight skills. The player is given a predetermined set of tasks that must be accomplished in order to complete the competition. The tasks can include the build faze, games we listed in this post, physical activities or anything else you can think of.
To play OMG Paper Plane Marathon you'll need to gather all the necessary materials for the each section of the marathon. Define the course and expectations for each section and gather your troops. This game can be played indoors or outdoors and can have a single or multiple players. It's best to use eye protection while playing this game.
All of these games should be combined or adapted to fit the age group or needs of the players. The activities within the games are designed to increase the players understanding of flight while having fun. Please remember to play responsibly.
Want to learn more? We've built a more detailed post full of tips about hosting a paper plane competition.
Happy Flying!
