Kids Birthday Party

A walkthrough for using Kids Mode at a birthday party — big buttons, bright colors, and celebrations that kids love.

The Scenario

It’s a birthday party with six kids playing party games. You need something simple — no complicated scores, just tracking who wins each game. The TV in the living room can show the leaderboard.

Step 1: Create a Kids Game

1. Tap + to create a new game
2. Toggle Kids Game on
3. Add the kids’ names (or use personas if you’ve saved them)
4. The app automatically sets Win/Draw/Lose mode with a simplified interface

Step 2: Set Up the TV

Connect to the TV via AirPlay so everyone can see the scores:

1. Connect your iPhone to the Apple TV or AirPlay display
2. The TV shows a large, easy-to-read leaderboard
3. Kids can see their scores from anywhere in the room

Learn more about AirPlay.

Step 3: Score Each Game

After each party game (musical chairs, relay race, etc.):

1. Tap Win next to the winner
2. Tap Draw for ties
3. Tap Loss for everyone else

The buttons are extra large and colorful in Kids Mode — designed for small fingers and quick tapping.

Step 4: Celebrate

When you finish the game:

• Confetti fills the screen to celebrate the winner
• The final leaderboard shows everyone’s results
• Share a results card with the parents

Why Parents Love It

• No numbers to explain — kids understand Win, Draw, and Lose
• Fast — tap one button per kid per round, done
• Visual — bright colors and large text that kids can follow on the TV
• Fun — confetti celebrations keep the energy up

Tips

• Create a Game Night to track wins across all the party games and crown an overall champion
• Use personas with emoji avatars — kids love picking their own emoji
• Kids Mode hides advanced features (categories, scoring units, etc.) so the interface stays clean

Related Guides

• Kids Mode — Full details on what’s different in Kids Mode
• Family Game Night — A similar walkthrough for family board games
• AirPlay — TV display details