How to organize a Pokémon themed birthday?
Does your child spend endless hours playing Pokémon video games on their portable console? Does he get up at dawn, unlike other days of the week, to go to school, so as not to miss any episodes of the cartoon on TV? His gift orders, for Christmas and every birthday, only revolve around the purchase of Pokémon trading cards, tirelessly filling his shelves with storage binders? If the answer is YES to any of these three questions, our diagnosis is simple: your child is a fan of the Pokémon franchise. How is the answer positive for all 3 questions?! The hardcore fan prognosis is committed. The advantage? You have a perfect birthday theme!
One problem remains, you know nothing about the Pokémon saga. When you listen to the credits of the cartoon, only one part of the lyrics echoes your current feelings:Pokémon and their mysteries, The secret of their powers🎵
This is not a major problem since you don't need to be an expert to organize a Pokémon-themed birthday party that will please your child and all their friends. In addition, My Little Day is here to support you in making this event a success with clever advice and quality decorative products. A little reminder of the basics of the Pokémon saga? OK here we go !
- The pokemons, What is it exactly ? Well, that’s really the basis, but you never know! These are the little imaginary monsters that populate the world of video games and cartoons. So far so good, let's move on.
- Pikachu, ah yes I know him! The most famous Pokémon of the franchise, with its iconic yellow color, it is the faithful companion of the cartoon hero. Ah damn, you just learned that Pikachu is not the main character. But who is it then exactly?
- Sasha, that’s the hero’s name. He is a pokemon trainer and his goal is to become the ultimate master of pokemon battles. That's it, it's coming back. A red and white cap, a blue jacket, black hair, and Pikachu who never leaves his shoulder! Ok everything is falling into place, it should go well.
- Pokeballs, easy these are the red and white balls which allow you to capture the pokemon. A very recognizable shape, ideal for decorative elements or a cake (we say it like that 😏).
- Famous pokemons: Charmander, Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Mewtwo, etc. A list which is not trivial since it is also the easiest disguises to find, in stores or on the Internet.
- The other characters: Pierre, Ondine, Professor Chen, Flora, Team Rocket, etc. Characters who accompany Ash and Pikachu on their adventures, and therefore new costume ideas for the guests!
- And also… no need to go any further! This is a good basis for work.
Now, let's go into detail to reconstruct this fictional universe in the different areas of birthday organization: room decoration, table decoration, birthday cake, invitation card, activities...It takes courage! Po-ké-mon! Catch them all !🎵
Pokémon birthday decoration and room atmosphere
That's it, the day of celebration is approaching! Whether the birthday takes place at your home or in a room rented for the occasion, the decoration of the space is the main element in creating the atmosphere of a Pokémon theme. First element to integrate: balloons. Pikachu balloon, pokéball balloon, Happy Birthday balloon linked to the universe, colored balloons reminiscent of the visual codes of the franchise (yellow of Pikachu, red and white of a pokéball), these products, inflated with air or with helium so that they can float, bring volume to a decoration and the most identifiable markers of the theme. In addition, you can consider a wall decoration kit consisting of Happy Birthday garlands and thematic posters of the franchise. To finalize the atmosphere of the room, let your creative talents shine with DIY ideas such as making a pinata in the shape of Pikachu or large format pokéballs cut out of cardboard and drawn with paint.
Prepare the decoration of a Pokémon birthday table
A crucial element of decoration, the table remains the central point around which you will build the entire atmosphere of this magnificent, and supercharged ⚡, birthday theme. To delight the children, different decoration poles must be thought of to make the birthday table memorable:
- The buffet: Like some of these little imaginary monsters, children have quite an appetite! As part of a birthday snack for children or young adolescents, it is preferable to opt for sweet dishes. When it comes to the Pokémon birthday cake, the classic Pokéball and Pikachu shapes are particularly effective and recognizable at first glance. The option of going through a cake designer is possible to order a unique piece with a personalized topping, but also a printed disc and a cake tower bearing the image of a visual on the franchise. Obviously, to finalize everything, adding birthday candles with the image of the most famous Pokémon is essential. In addition, you can concoct impactful visual elements such as an assortment of pokeball-shaped candies: Tagada strawberries for the red part, marshmallows for the white part, and licorice for the middle black stripe (here we focus on the style because the bitter and aniseed taste of licorice is not always a delight for young palates). Pez dispensers are perfect for filling those last sugar and color needs for decoration!
- Tableware: Pokémon cups and plates, thanks to our products linked to the franchise you can set a table that fits perfectly with the theme of the party, and this without any hassle in choosing a decorative idea or for the chore of washing up. .
- On the table: And why not use all the arsenal in your young trainer's possession? Collectible cards, toys, figurines, stuffed animals, so many gifts from previous birthdays that can integrate into the table decoration. Both economical and practical!
- Around the table: Pikachu balloon, pokéball balloon, Pokémon Happy Birthday balloon, balloons, yellow and blue balloon arch, paper lanterns, garlands, there are many options to bring a table to life! These thematic products with impactful visuals and vibrant colors remain the key to the success of an unforgettable overall decor, worthy of the most beautiful tables displayed on Pinterest!
Kick off the event with Pokémon invitation cards
Before setting a date for the birthday party, it is best to survey the parents in advance to ensure that your child's best friends will be present. Once this task is completed, you can choose yourPokemon birthday invitationwith a goal of sending 3 weeks before the big day to collect as many responses as possible. To ensure that the children respond to their participation, you can threaten them (gently of course) with aLightning attacklaunched by Pikachu ⚡
Like the decoration and the birthday cake, the invitation card must respect the theme, the imaginary Pokemon world! To save time, our invitations, with envelopes, are all designated with Pikachu, Squirtle, Charmander and Bulbasaur in images, the 4 most famous pokemons since the origin of the franchise. For creative people, design your DIY invitations by creating cards in the shape of a Pokéball or Pokédex. Add a photo of the young trainer who is celebrating his or her birthday so that the children keep a souvenir of the event, with the possibility of offering small gifts from the Pokémon universe in the envelopes (collecting cards, figurines, Pez dispensers, etc.) .
What activities to do for a Pokémon theme birthday?
Now that the decoration is in place and the invitations are sent, we will have to occupy this happy group of trainers before the situation becomes a big mess like Team Rocket (the villains of the Pokémon saga) who captures Pikachu for the umpteenth time creating concern for his friend Sacha. In your case, this materializes through your own worry with children overwhelmed by the excitement of the event who no longer listen to instructions or could bicker. Let's avoid this at all costs! How to channel this generalized euphoria? By organizing several activities, this is to punctuate the birthday day and make people happy, of course!
- Pokémon-style treasure hunt: A simple treasure hunt and puzzle game, which can be played both indoors and outdoors. How to do ? You can imagine a scenario around Team Rocket (them again 😉) having just captured Pikachu. The mission for the children: find him to free him. All you have to do is hide a plush toy of the famous yellow Pokémon in a safe place, prepare a puzzle game with steps and help the children, by refereeing the game, thanks to a travel notebook that you can create in the design of a Pokédex to stay in the mood.
- Turn everything upside down: A great classic, always effective, for which the spilling cups can be personalized with pokemon stickers and foam throwing balls painted like pokeballs.
- guessing game: A quiz to find a specific pokemon through a detailed description. Please note, this activity is reserved for an assembly of experts! Make sure everyone knows so that the game does not become a flop by creating boredom, or worse, a form of frustration.
- Build an imaginary Pokémon card: Here we switch to creative hobbies. Drawing the outlines of the map, inventing a Pokémon (its name and abilities) and creating a visual of it, this is a fun activity where everyone can express their talents while having fun. Paper, pencils and markers, and that’s it!
- Create a pokeball: A painting workshop, what a great idea! Sorry for your home and the mess caused, but the expected result is 100% guaranteed, total fun! No need to follow the classic model of a pokéball, which can serve as a working basis, the important thing is to let the children's creativity express themselves. Therefore, personalization elements such as funny drawings or traces of facial expressions are highly recommended.
