Fun Games for Showtime: Keep it Entertaining!

[StephsKitchen]

What sort of games do you play at shows? Looking for ways to keep it fun!!

Thanks!

Stephanie

 

[peichef]

My guests always go crazy for Queen of the Shoppers! They get very competitive.Ugly wooden spoon contests are always good for a laugh, too.I'm curious what others will offer as suggestions -- I'd like some new games

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I've never been one to play games, but I have started doing the little game/attention keeper that Jillian did on the Interactive Show DVD. I tell everyone at the beginning of the show that I have a word that I use all the time (my word is incredible - but you can choose whatever. Jillian uses amazing) I show a product, and hand it to one person, and tell them that every time I say the magic word, they have to pass the product. I've been using the small bamboo spoon set, but I just bought a bunch of stuff off the outlet, and now have veggie peelers, and pkgs.of Twixits,and mini spatulas, plus I stocked up on rubs from the Supply Order.
This seems to work really well. If the person holding the product isn't paying attention when I say the word, they get a lot of good natured harrassment from the rest of the group, and I get a lot of interaction with people trying to egg me on to say the word. It's just fun...and it's great for keeping people's attention!

When I've had a large group (like 12 or more), I start 2 of them at different places in the room.

 

[heather223]

Becky, I like this idea, I think I am going to use it. :chef:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky, I like this idea, I think I am going to use it. :chef:

What I like about it is that it isn't a separate game to play - it's interwoven with the rest of the show. So, it's something fun for the group, but it doesn't add time to the show.

 

[StephsKitchen]

I think that is a good idea too! Just watched her segment last night on DVD... I think that is what I will start using as well or queen of shoppers.

Stephanie

 

[stefani2]

I still like the Left/Right Recruiting Game.

 

[peichef]

The left / right recruiting game!?!? I have a l/r game, but it isn't for recruiting. Please share

 

[ChefJWarren]

I also have a non-game, but the guests think its funny! Before I start I pass around blank name tags and have them write what kind of "chef" they are on it. I tell them to use their imagination. I start my "show" while they are doing this. When we gather around for the interactive show, I look around at all the name tags and read them out loud. Its really funny what some people choose. My last show had - Reluctant Chef, By the Recipe Chef, Take Out Chef, Help Husband Cook Chef, Gourmet Chef. Plus, I tell them all that I was a Take Out Chef before I became a consultant. It shows that anybody can do this and it can truly change your life (less eating out, more time with family).

Also, to help with the interactive show I have a special "Helper Clip" (Twixit). Whenever a guest helps with a step/product or asks a question, they get the Clip. At the end of the show (or a predetermined time), the person with the clip gets a prize.

 

[peichef]

Those are great ideas, Jessica. This is why is LOVE Chef Success. I am so borrowing your "non-games".

 

[Denise's Fun]

Stefani2 what is the right left recrutitng game you play.
I went to see Jillian and she did that amazing game it sounded really great.

 

[elizabethfox]

I do many different games....depending on the month.

Like in Feb. I did a candy game for Valentine's Day. I had like 15 clues printed out and the guests had to figure out what candy the clues were referring to. They had 2 min to complete it and whoever had the most at the end won a prize.

I have also done Pampered Chef word scrambles and guess the product games.

I usually do my games at the beginning of the show, ( to make them relax and get in a fun mode) when there is a lull, (like while the guests are eating) and I do one right at the end before everyone leaves.

My guests always have a bunch of fun with them!